Component: Switch (Microswitch) (Switch): Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 14:37, 13 July 2026

Author	Matrix Ltd
Version	1.2
Category	Switch

Switch (Microswitch) component

Industry standard V3 size microswitch fitter with a roller arm - activated by other panel objects coming into contact with the roller. Changes the state of a chip pin, and sends a simulation notification message when its state changes.

Component Source Code

Please click here to download the component source project: FC_Comp_Source_sw_micro_roller.fcfx

Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): FC_Comp_Source_sw_micro_roller.fcfx

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Macro reference

ReadState

	ReadState
Get the current collision state. The 'Polarity' property will affect whether a collision is represented by a high or low state.
- BYTE	Return

SetTarget

	SetTarget
Set the object that you want to test for collision with. If this is not called, or is called with handle = 0, collisions will be tested against every panel object that has 'Solid' status. NB) Specifying an object will save CPU power!!
- HANDLE	Target
The object to test for collision with.
- VOID	Return

WaitUntilHigh

	WaitUntilHigh
Pause the program until the detector goes high. 'Polarity' will affect whether high value represents a collision or separation. NB) In simulation, only use this macro if testing for collision with animated or timer driven objects!!
- VOID	Return

WaitUntilLow

	WaitUntilLow
Pause the program until the detector goes low. 'Polarity' will affect whether low value represents a collision or separation. NB) In simulation, only use this macro if testing for collision with animated or timer driven objects!!
- VOID	Return

Property reference

	Properties
	Connections
	Pin
The chip pin that will change state when the switch is activated.
	Polarity
The state that the pin should take when the switch is pressed.
	Simulation
	Target Object
Choose a specific other object to test for collision with. If left unconnected, the test object will be tested against every object on the panel. Choose a specific object to check against wherever possible - checking all objects requires much more time and computing power!
	Timer Interval (ms)
Time in milliseconds between collision scans. Small time = Greater CPU load Large time = More like to miss brief collisions.
	Notification
	Notify
Whether to send a notification event to the component's parent. When enabled, set a message ID below to aid identification of events. Data will be one or zero, representing the microswitch state.

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