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Tilt Sensor Module
A simple tilt sensor module that detects orientation changes. When tilted, the internal conductive ball breaks the circuit; when returned upright, it reconne...
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A simple tilt sensor module that detects orientation changes. When tilted, the internal conductive ball breaks the circuit; when returned upright, it reconnects — providing a digital output signal. It's a compact, low-power way to add basic tilt detection to your projects.
The module outputs a digital high or low signal depending on orientation, making it easy to interface with microcontrollers like Arduino and micro:bit.
Key Features
- Digital Output – Simple high/low signal for tilt detection
- Rolling Ball Mechanism – Conductive ball completes or breaks the circuit based on orientation
- Low Power – Minimal current draw
- 3-Pin Interface – DO (digital output), VCC (3.3 V), GND
Specifications
- Output – Digital (high/low)
- Operating Voltage – 3.3 V
- Pins – DO, VCC, GND
Ideal For
- Orientation detection projects
- Tilt-activated switches and alarms
- Arduino and micro:bit projects
- Simple motion detection
Package Contents
- 1× Tilt sensor module
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- GND
- GND is the ground or reference connection (0 V) for a circuit. When connecting two devices together, their grounds must be joined so both agree on what counts as a low or high signal.
- Motion detection
- The ability to sense that something has moved, either by comparing successive camera frames or by using a dedicated sensor such as a PIR (infrared) or radar module. When a product lists motion detection, movement can be used as a trigger so a system only acts or records when there is activity rather than running continuously.
- VCC
- VCC is the positive power-supply connection on a chip or module. Connecting it to the correct supply voltage is needed for the part to power on and helps avoid damaging the electronics.
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