4-Way Slide DIP Switch 8-Pin 2.54mm

Product Description The 4-Pin Flat Dial DIP Switch is a specialized 2-position manual switch designed for setting configurations on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). Commonly referred to as a "Dual In-line Package" switch, it allows the user to manually toggle two independent circuits between ON and OFF states. This is an essential component for the engineering team at Robogears Pvt Ltd, primarily used for setting device IDs, selecting communication protocols (like I2C addresses), or toggling hardware modes without needing to rewrite firmware. Its flat dial design prevents accidental switching while maintaining a low profile.

Key Highlights

• Standard 2.54mm Pitch: Designed specifically to fit into standard breadboards, IC sockets, and PCB layouts, making it highly versatile for prototyping.

• Latching Reliability: Unlike tactile switches, these sliders stay in the set position (ON or OFF), providing a permanent hardware-level memory for device settings.

• Gold-Plated Contacts: Features high-quality internal plating to ensure low contact resistance and prevent oxidation over long periods of inactivity.

• Heat Resistant Construction: Built with high-temperature UL94V-0 rated plastic, allowing it to withstand the thermal stress of wave soldering.

• Clear Orientation Markings: Each switch position is clearly numbered, and the "ON" side is explicitly labeled to minimize user error during setup.

Prototyping & Installation Tip (Binary Configuration)

In your Robogears projects, use these to create a 2-bit binary selector. By connecting these switches to two digital input pins on a microcontroller (with pull-up resistors), you can create 4 distinct hardware states ($2^2 = 4$). This is perfect for setting "Robot ID" in a swarm of bots or choosing between "Debug Mode" and "Production Mode" in your Odoo-integrated IoT devices.

Note: This product includes 1 x 2-Way 4-Pin DIP Switch. Product images are for illustration purposes only.