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How to Use a Slide Switch with an Arduino (Lesson #24)

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This video shows how to use single-pole double-throw (SPDT) slide switch as a digital input to an Arduino, and also how to use one as a standalone power switch.

See our complete playlist of Arduino tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclb0iCMSRpS_H1lSrlSVeEm

Visit the Science Buddies website for cool science projects you can do with an Arduino: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/search?prop=arduino&ytid=0ZXYRU9KPG8&ytsrc=description

Tinkercad circuit with code: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/k2YPC9oofuy

0:00 overview
1:37 circuit
4:21 code
5:29 standalone on/off switch

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