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# Tilt Sensor - AT407

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SEN-10289 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/tilt-sensor-at407.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/tilt-sensor-at407.html.md))

This AT407 basic tilt switch can easily be used to detect orientation. Inside the can are a pair of balls that make contact with the pins when the case is upright. Tilt the case over and the balls don’t touch, thus not making a connection.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $4.20 (inc GST) — $3.82 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $3.70 (exc GST) · 25+ $3.63 (exc GST) · 100+ $3.47 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 24 and Aug 28.

## How to buy

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## Description

This AT407 basic tilt switch can easily be used to detect orientation. Inside the can are a pair of balls that make contact with the pins when the case is upright. Tilt the case over and the balls don’t touch, thus not making a connection.

 There are numerous uses for these basic sensors, but keep in mind you might need to use some debouncing code, as the sensor isn’t immune to small vibrations and such.

**Documents:**

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Ball-RollingSwitchAT_46159a64f07.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/t/i/tilt_sensor_-_at407__sen-10289__01.jpg)