Description
4-Directional Tilt Sensor, The 4-Directional Tilt Sensor is a perfect accelerometer replacement in those applications which may not need precise angular feedback.
4-Directional Tilt Sensor
Item No. : KR08105
Internally, the 4-Directional Tilt Sensor includes one IR LED, two phototransistors, and a small ball that moves when the sensor is rotated. Depending on the orientation of the sensor, the two phototransistors will output high or low signals depending whether light is detected or not. New locations are triggered when the sensor is rotated roughly 30° toward the new position.
This type of sensor is commonly used in many smart phones and digital cameras as a cheaper means to adjust the screen display when the device is rotated. The 4-Directional Tilt Sensor is a perfect accelerometer replacement in those applications which may not need precise angular feedback.
Features:
- Small 6-pin DIP packaging with breadboard-friendly 0.1″ pin spacing
- Easy communication with any microcontroller
- Positional feedback in four directions
Application Ideas:
- Rotating display adjustment
- Robotic movement
- Tilt sensing for remote controls
- Alarm systems
Key Specifications:
- Power requirements: 3 to 5.5 VDC
- Communication: 2-pin high/low output for four sensor states
- Dimensions: 0.42 x 0.32 x 0.49 in (1.07 x 0.81 x 1.24 cm)
- Operating temp range: 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
Note: Maximum output signal voltage approaches power supply voltage, so use the same voltage level for microcontroller and sensor supply.
Downloads & Resources:
4-Directional Tilt Sensor Docs (.pdf)
4-Directional Tilt Sensor [.bs2] (.zip)
4-Directional Tilt Sensor [.spin] (.zip)
