what is the single difference between an optical sensor and a micro-switch?

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what is the single difference between an optical sensor and a micro-switch?

2006-06-22 05:11:32 · 2 answers · asked by Robert R 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics

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single difference? They're completely different. A sensor senses something, and requires some sort of power suppy at least. A micro switch is just a very small switch, like a light switch, except smaller.

btw, Callie has a very good answer too

2006-06-22 05:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by jimbob92065 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

optical sensor is activated by light, microswitch by direct pressure

2006-06-22 05:14:59 · answer #2 · answered by CALLIE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋