Gravity 360° Tilt Switch

The Gravity tilt switch from DFRobot contains a metal ball that closes or opens a contact when tilted. Thanks to its round design it detects tilt in all directions over 360°, a simple ball switch only in one direction. It switches at about 45° ± 10° and outputs a digital signal. Without mercury it is safer than a mercury switch. It does not measure an angle; an acceleration sensor such as the MPU-6050 3-Axis Accelerometer with Gyroscope is suitable for that.

Note: The connection cable can be converted to male pins with a Dupont cable M-M, so that it also fits an Arduino UNO.

Recommended Accessories:

• Dupont Cables M-M 10cm 20 Pieces

Features:

• Detects tilt in all directions over 360°
• Switching angle about 45° ± 10°
• Digital output, 3.3 V and 5 V
• Gravity 3-pin connector: D, +, −
• Mercury-free
• Also programmable with Mind+
• Top flat or domed depending on batch, same function

Application Examples:

• Detecting tipping over or change of position
• Toys that react to movement
• Gravity experiments in class

Documentation:

• DFRobot Wiki DFR0830

Technical Data:

• Manufacturer: DFRobot
• Manufacturer SKU: DFR0830
• Operating voltage: 3.3 to 5 V
• Output: digital
• Connector: Gravity 3-pin (D, +, −)
• Switching angle: 45° ± 10°
• Dimensions: 22 × 30 × 9 mm
• Weight: 13 g

Scope of Delivery:

• 1× Gravity 360° tilt switch
• 1× Gravity PH2.0 to Dupont cable, 3-pin