Getting Inputs

In this section, we’ll look at how you can use buttons, switches and more to get input into your circuits.

Components you will need

• Particle Microcontroller

• Breadboard

• Jumper Wires

• A 1kΩ Resistor

• A 10kΩ Resistor

• Inputs (see guides below)

Some background

• Guide: Inputs: Making Physical Interfaces

Step By Step

1. Tutorial: Tutorial: Using a pushbutton
2. Tutorial: Tutorial: Using a switch
3. Tutorial: Tutorial: Using a potentiometer

Coding Concepts

• Guide: if statements and conditional logic

Practice Exercise

Exercise

Combine a switch and potentiometer. The switch should turn on and off the light while the potentiometer will fade up and down the light (but only when its on).

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Table of contents

• Inputs
• Tutorial: Using a pushbutton
• Tutorial: Using a switch
• Tutorial: Using a potentiometer
• If Statements