{"product_id":"touch-sensor-andymark-standard-sensors-copy","title":"Digital Button Sensor - AndyMark Standard Sensors","description":"\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli id=\"specstab\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli id=\"docstab\" style=\"display:none\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\t\t\u003c!-- Description --\u003e\n\t\t\n\u003cp\u003eThe Button \/ Touch Sensor is a simple, reliable digital switch designed to detect physical contact or user input in robotics applications. It provides a clean on\/off signal when pressed, making it ideal for detecting mechanism limits, driver overrides, or contact-based events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're confirming a mechanism has reached its endpoint or detecting when a game piece presses against a surface, the Button sensor offers a straightforward and dependable digital signal-perfect for fast-paced match play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the Button so that it is physically pressed when the desired condition occurs. When the button is actuated, the sensor changes state and outputs a digital LOW, which can be read by your control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon setup tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePosition the button so it is fully and consistently pressed at the intended trigger point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a rigid mounting surface to prevent inconsistent activation from vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid partial presses-ensure your mechanism provides enough travel to clearly actuate the switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse software debounce logic if needed to prevent rapid signal toggling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the sensor state to trigger actions like stopping motion, indexing, enabling a subsystem, or signaling driver feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to use this sensor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetecting mechanism end-of-travel (classic limit switch use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirming a mechanism has physically reached a position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetecting contact with a game piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding a manual reset or override button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerifying a latch, gate, or linkage has physically engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a simple “home” input for zeroing routines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical integrations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e Mount at the bottom of an elevator to detect the home position for zeroing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall on an arm to detect stowed or scoring positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace behind an intake roller to detect when a game piece is fully seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to a climber latch to confirm engagement before loading force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.andymark.com\/\"\u003eProduct Documentation can be found here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\t\u003c!-- What's in the Box? --\u003e\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - 12 in. Locking 4-pin JST Cable (\u003ca href=\"\/am-5530-1200\"\u003eam-5530-1200\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Locking 4-pin JST to Locking PWM Cable (\u003ca href=\"\/am-5531-1200\"\u003eam-5531-1200\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Digital Button Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\t\u003c!-- Specifications --\u003e\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eButton Travel:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.1250 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommunications:\u003c\/b\u003e Digital Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConnector Type:\u003c\/b\u003e JST PA (BM04B-PASS-1-TFT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75 in. [19.05 mm]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 in. [50.8 mm]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMax Input Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/2\" pitch, holes 1.5\" apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNominal Voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.3V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutput Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Active LOW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51 in. [12.95 mm]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\t\u003c!-- Documentation --\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"AndyMark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45343346655404,"sku":"am-5639","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2303\/5052\/files\/am-5639_1_09c8914a-caf3-4019-895a-ca262ce17728.jpg?v=1772148034","url":"https:\/\/andymark.com\/products\/touch-sensor-andymark-standard-sensors-copy","provider":"AndyMark","version":"1.0","type":"link"}