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Re: Can the touch sensor be used as a momentary switch? (without RCX)
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Wed, 27 Dec 2000 14:05:37 GMT
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The question is: can you use the sensor, without an RCX, as a momentary
switch to turn on devices?  I'd like to wire it between a battery box and a
motor (or light) and have it close the circuit.  Is this possible to do if I
position the wires just right?

I've been thinking about this. It would be great to use it as a switch
but I haven't found the logic in it yet. I've used some trial and
error to try to find the correct wire positioning but I think I'll
have to bring out my multimeter and check how the wires are connected.

If anyone has the answer I'd be happy to get it, too. :)

Meanwhile the polarity switch and some rubber bands should do the
trick.

/Tobbe



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  Re: Can the touch sensor be used as a momentary switch? (without RCX)
 
(...) It's like this : ^ 1 O_/_O 4 | | 2 O O 5 3 O O 6 ^ - marks the yellow button _/_ should be the switch 1 and 2 are connected 4 and 5 are connected the switch is between 1 and 4 (or 2 - 4 or 1 - 4 or 1 - 5) Understandable ???? Rainer (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
  Re: Can the touch sensor be used as a momentary switch? (without RCX)
 
(...) Unfortunately, the polarity switch is no longer available through Shop at Home. If it were, I'd pick up at least 4 of them. Ah, well- perhaps they'll start making it again. Thanks for the responses, everyone! It's bad news, but at least I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)

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  Can the touch sensor be used as a momentary switch? (without RCX)
 
I never bothered picking up a Mindstorms set, as I have enough trouble finding time for more traditional building and I know I wouldn't get good use from the RCX. So I don't have a touch sensor of my own. But I'm wondering if it can be used for (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)

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