> Someone they approached suggested mercury tilt switches, but in > Any ideas ? Two axis accelerometer IC (ADXL202 and friends.) $US15/1 Digikey. Mount horizontal to monitor tilt in a plane. Accept local accelerations at set time as "normal". Trigger alarm when desired criteria met. RM -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist