Guides

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  Introduction to Arduino

  Arduino is an open-source electronics platform designed for simplicity and versatility, making it ideal for beginners and experts alike. It uses a programmable microcontroller as the 'brain' of your projects, enabling you to connect sensors to gather data and actuators to perform actions. From simple gadgets like LED displays to advanced prototypes, Arduino makes innovation accessible. Its open-source nature fosters a global community that shares tutorials, tools, and inspiration, empowering anyone to bring their ideas to life.

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  Wiring an Illuminated Toggle Switch

  An illuminated toggle switch is like an SPST switch with an additional terminal to operate the illumination. Our range of illuminated toggle switches are a reliable and popular series commonly used on controls panels to mimic the style of a racing car or fighter jets particularly for Sim racing. Check out our guide on wiring illuminated toggles.

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  Piezo vs Capacitive Switches - What's the Difference?

  Switches are found in nearly every electronic device; they can be mechanical, or touch based. The two most common touch-based switches are piezo and capacitive. Unlike mechanical switches, they don’t have moving parts and can often withstand millions of operations.

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