
Micro-switches are often found in arcade buttons and joysticks but they're also really handy in any kind of mechatronics project or when you need a basic sensor.
One of the two normally-open microswitch contact terminals; Adafruit states the two terminals short together when actuated.
Other normally-open microswitch contact terminal; normally not connected to Terminal 1 until the lever is pressed.
| Pin | Position | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | switch contact | One of the two normally-open microswitch contact terminals; Adafruit states the two terminals short together when actuated. | Recommended use up to 30VDC, 250mA max per Adafruit product page. | |
| Terminal 2 |
SPI · Recommended use up to 30VDC, 250mA max per Adafruit product page.
Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.
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| switch contact |
| Other normally-open microswitch contact terminal; normally not connected to Terminal 1 until the lever is pressed. |
| Recommended use up to 30VDC, 250mA max per Adafruit product page. |