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* Description: Reads the current value of the Crash Sensor.
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* Arguments:
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** pinNum - the pin number that the Crash Sensor is connected to.
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* Return:
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**'''true''' or '''high''' when the Crash Sensor is NOT pressed.
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**'''false''' or '''low''' when the Crash Sensor is pressed.

Revision as of 19:04, 22 February 2019

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Introduction

The Microduino Crash Sensor is module which can detect if it is pressed or not. It acts a button or switch.

Technical Specifications

  • SKU / module number: MSDS11
  • Operating voltage: 5V
  • Connectors: n/a
  • Chip Used: n/a
  • Schematics: File:Na
  • Dimensions:

Compatible Pins

Use a connector wire to connect this module to either a Microduino Hub module, mCookie Hub module, mCenter+, or any other boards which accepts the standard 4-pin connector for a sensor / trinket.

This module requires a digital input compatible pin as shown below:

image of compatible pins

Hardware Setup

The bare minimum hardware configurations to used this module is as follows:

Microduino Series

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  • 1x of the following core modules: Microduino Core, Microduino Core+, Microduino CoreUSB, or Microduino CoreRF
  • 1x Microduino USBTTL
  • 1x Microduino Connector Hub
  • 1x Connector Wire
  • 1x Crash Sensor

mCookie Series

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  • 1x of the following core modules: mCookie Core, mCookie Core+, mCookie CoreUSB, or mCookie CoreRF
  • 1x of the following core programmers: mCookie USB-TTL, or mCookie mBattery (built-in programmer)
  • 1x mCookie Connector Hub
  • 1x Connector Wire
  • 1x Crash Sensor

mCookie Series (using mCenter+)

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  • 1x mCenter+ (built-in mCookie Core+ & programmer)
  • 1x Connector Wire
  • 1x Crash Sensor

Usage

Arduino IDE

Digital Read

digitalRead(pinNum)
  • Description: Reads the current value of the Crash Sensor.
  • Arguments:
    • pinNum - the pin number that the Crash Sensor is connected to.
  • Return:
    • true or high when the Crash Sensor is NOT pressed.
    • false or low when the Crash Sensor is pressed.