Microcontroller-based products sometimes require rotary switches. As many microcontrollers have an onboard ADC, it is easy to replace the rotary switch with a low cost potentiometer, when a rotary ...

[hw640] has put together a well written and detail packed explanation of how to interface with a digital rotary switch. These digital opto encoders have just two outputs with four possible logic ...

When you need to make very tiny measurements, even noise in closed relays can throw you off. [Marco] was able to observe this effect and wanted to build a switch that didn’t have this problem. He ...

Elma Electronic recently revealed the multi-function MR50 0.5-inch rotary switch for harsh environments. Suited for space-constrained handheld and mobile devices, the rotary switch offers precision ...

Touting variable speed operation, a new series of rotary ac switch has three major functions. It serves as a main power switch; as the switch is rotated into the on position, it enters the ...

The Pizzato Elettrica interlock safety switch features a non-detachable, rotating head. With these switches, the user can change the direction of the actuating head without having to detach it from ...