Crowtail- Switch
Description¶
The Crowtail- Switch is a Latching switch. When the first press the switch, the switch and keep the current adjustment and the button outputs a HIGH signal,namely the self-locking. When the second press the switch, the switch off and switch button to pop up at the same time, outputs a LOW signal.
Model: CT008833S
Features¶
- Easy to use momentary ON/OFF Switch
- Uses Standard 4-pin Crowtail Cables to connect to the Crowtail - Base Shield
- Dimensions(mm):20.0(L)x20.0(W)x15.2(H)
Usage¶
Switch control LED
1.Hardware connection
2.Upload the following sample sketch to make the LED turn ON and OFF based on input from Crowtail- Switch:
int ledpin=5;
int button = 2;
void setup()
{
pinMode(ledpin,OUTPUT);
pinMode(button,INPUT);
}
void loop()
{
if(digitalRead(button)){
digitalWrite(ledpin,HIGH);
}
else{
digitalWrite(ledpin,LOW);
}
}
3.Press the Switch first time, you will see the LED lights up, press the Switch again,you will see the LED lights off.