Reed switch (magnet) with TinkerPie
Put the magnet on a door and the switch on the frame: door alarms.
| Type | Digital sensors |
|---|---|
| Connect to | any accessory pin (switch to GND) |
| Gives | true when a magnet is near |
| Simulator | Yes: a control appears under the simulated board |
How to wire it
Signal (DO / OUT / S) to any accessory pin: S1-S4, P10-P13, P43 or P44. Power from 3.3 V where the module allows it.
Code
In blocks: Accessories category in TinkerPie Studio. As code:
// JavaScript
sensors.reedSwitch(Pin.S1)
// Arduino C++
sensors::reedSwitch(Pin::S1)