Tilt Detection with Tilt Sensor

Objective

This experiment uses a tilt sensor to detect changes in the angle of a surface or device.

Required Components

• Tilt Sensor
• Arduino Board (e.g., Arduino Uno)
• Jumper wires
• Breadboard

Working Principle

The tilt sensor works by detecting changes in the orientation of the sensor. When tilted, the internal switch is triggered.

Circuit Diagram

Arduino Code

/*
 * Tilt Detection with Tilt Sensor
 * This code reads the tilt status from the sensor and prints the result.
 */

const int tiltPin = 2;  // Tilt sensor connected to digital pin 2
int tiltState = 0;

void setup() {
    pinMode(tiltPin, INPUT);
    Serial.begin(9600);  // Initialize serial communication
}

void loop() {
    tiltState = digitalRead(tiltPin);  // Read the sensor value
    if (tiltState == HIGH) {
        Serial.println("Tilt Detected");
    } else {
        Serial.println("No Tilt");
    }
    delay(1000);  // Wait for 1 second before the next reading
}
            

Results

The serial monitor will display either "Tilt Detected" or "No Tilt" based on the sensor's orientation.

Applications

• Device orientation detection
• Security systems (e.g., theft detection)
• Robot navigation

Conclusion

The tilt sensor provides a simple way to detect changes in orientation, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including security and robotics.