This Medium Sensitivity Spring Vibration Switch provides a simple way to detect movement and vibration, closing its contacts when disturbed and remaining open when still.

The “poor man’s” accelerometer/motion sensor! These spring-vibration switches are medium sensitivity non-directional vibration induced trigger switches.

Inside is a medium hardness spring coiled around a long metal pin. When the switch is moved, the spring touches the centre pole to make contact. So, when there’s motion, the two pins will act like a closed switch. When everything is still, the switch is open.

Great for basic projects and wearables!

We also have a version with a stiffer spring called the Slow Vibration Sensor Switch, which is harder to trigger, and a version with a very soft spring called Fast Vibration Sensor Switch, which is easier to trigger!

Features

• Medium sensitivity non-directional vibration-induced trigger switch
• Spring-coiled design around central metal pin
• Closed circuit when motion is detected
• Open circuit when stationary
• Ideal for basic projects and wearables
• Available in stiffer spring variant (harder to trigger)
• Available in soft spring variant (easier to trigger)

Specifications

• Maximum Operating Temperature: 260C 10C
• Contact Time: 2 – 2.5ms
• Dimensions:
  • Diameter: 5mm / 0.2″
  • Height (w/ pins): 23mm / 0.9″
  • Height (w/o pins): 11mm / 0.4″
  • Weight: 0.2g

Package Contents

• 1x Medium Vibration Sensor Switch