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.

Resource

• Crowtail_Switch_eagle_files