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Can we used the 4 pin Tactile-Micro as a on-off switch?
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Can 4 Pin Tactile-Micro be Used as On-Off Switch?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the use of a 4 pin Tactile-Micro switch as an on-off switch. Participants explore the functionality and potential applications of this type of switch in various circuits.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions whether a 4 pin Tactile-Micro switch can function as an on-off switch, suggesting that they are typically push-to-make and release-to-break.
- Another participant confirms the switch type and notes that it breaks the circuit and goes off.
- A participant proposes that there are methods to use this style of switch to switch a circuit on and off, referencing its common use in various electronic devices.
- Concerns are raised about potential switch bounce, which may cause double triggering in circuits, and a modification is suggested to mitigate this issue.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the functionality of the switch as an on-off mechanism, with some suggesting it can be adapted for such use while others emphasize its typical operation as a momentary switch. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to utilize the switch in this manner.
Contextual Notes
Participants note the potential for switch bounce and its implications for circuit behavior, indicating that further experimentation may be necessary to fully understand the switch's performance in specific applications.
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Yes that one in the picture
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It's just break the circuit and go offKussy said:
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OK there are ways to use this style of switch to be able to switch a circuit on and off
here's one example ...
this process is common in so much gear these days ... TV's VCR's DVD players etc etc
you will understand that that portion of the circuit will always have power on it
cheers
Dave
here's one example ...
this process is common in so much gear these days ... TV's VCR's DVD players etc etc
you will understand that that portion of the circuit will always have power on it
cheers
Dave
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Thank you davenn that's very useful
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no probs
if you do build this to experiment, you may find it suffers a little from switch bounce
that is a pulse produced when contacts make and another when they break. This will cause
double triggering in the flipflop IC
there is a small mod that can be done to stop that
Dave
if you do build this to experiment, you may find it suffers a little from switch bounce
that is a pulse produced when contacts make and another when they break. This will cause
double triggering in the flipflop IC
there is a small mod that can be done to stop that
Dave
