I had already suggested this to him also but I didn't know any part numbers to cheaper models. I do know about the ADXL line by Analog Devices but I think they are about $20 each. Whats the part number for the cheap stuff please. Olin Lathrop wrote: > > Ah Ha, now I understand the reason for suggesting the temp switch! I am > > using the tip over switch to monitor a portable application but will not > > need UL approval. Sorry I cannot be a little more specific but there are > > secrecy provisions in place. > > I know this is a long shot, but would a cheap accellerometer work in this > application? We are using some in a project now, and they can be cheaper > than mechanical switches. Of course they need to be on to work. > > ******************************************************************** > Olin Lathrop, embedded systems consultant in Littleton Massachusetts > (978) 742-9014, olin@embedinc.com, http://www.embedinc.com > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different > ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.