Switch

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Switch

Description

This switch locks into place when pressed.

Switches are generally used to apply power or change a setting.

Usage

It reads LOW when locked into the pressed down position.

It reads HIGH when locked into the pressed up position.

Voltage Range

0 - 5V

Interface Type

Digital Input

Example Usage

from microbit import *

while True:
  switch_val = pin0.read_digital()

  if switch_val == 0:
    # switch is in DOWN position
    # ...do something
  else:
    # switch is in UP position
    # ...do something