microswitches
Small electrical actuators
Microswitches are small, sensitive electrical switches that activate with minimal physical force, producing a distinctive click.
They're found inside computer mice, appliances, and industrial equipment—anywhere a device needs to detect that something has been pressed, opened, or moved into position.
The microswitch in the door sensor tells the dryer to stop when you open it.
Pivoting bar for lifting
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
- plungerSuction device for clogs
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- armatureRotating electromagnetic coil
spring · roller · hinge · pivot · terminal · housing · mounting · bracket
Array of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
- vendingSelling through machines
appliances · elevator · CNC · automotive · HVAC · thermostat · power-tools
Lasting very briefly
- toggleTwo-position switch
- subminiatureSmaller than miniature scale
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
Delay until input settles
- hysteresisHistory-dependent system response
- durabilityResistance to wear
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
lever
Pivoting bar for lifting
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
- plungerSuction device for clogs
- contactCommunication or physical touch
armature · spring · roller · hinge · pivot · terminal · housing · mounting · bracket · pins
keyboard
Array of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
vending · appliances · elevator · CNC · automotive · HVAC · thermostat · power-tools
momentary
Lasting very briefly
- toggleTwo-position switch
- subminiatureSmaller than miniature scale
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
sealed · waterproof · high-temperature · right-angle · surface-mount
debounce
Delay until input settles
- hysteresisHistory-dependent system response
- durabilityResistance to wear
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
Honeywell
Multinational technology corporation
- fight sticksarcade stick, hitbox, lever, buttons, button layout
- Microsystemsmicrosensors, microfabrication, micromachining, accelerometers, gyroscopes
- game controllersjoystick, gamepad, Xbox controller, d-pad, DualShock