Tilt 5 Click

How does it work?

Tilt 5 Click is based on the RBS240100T, a ball-contact tilt sensor switch from OncQue designed to provide precise tilt detection in various applications. This Click board™ uses the capabilities of the RBS240100T sensor, which reliably detects a 45° tilt within a full 360° radius, making it a highly versatile solution for motion-based triggering and orientation sensing. The sensor operates in a normally open switch state, ensuring low power consumption until a tilt event is detected. It offers exceptional electrical performance and reliability with a contact resistance of just 50mΩ and an insulation resistance of 50MΩ. The RBS240100T can also handle a maximum contact current of 10mA, making it suitable for a wide range of low-power and energy-efficient applications.

This Click board™ is ideal for security and safety systems, such as anti-theft and anti-tamper devices, where detecting unauthorized movement is crucial. It is also well-suited for alarm systems, earthquake detection units, and wake-up mechanisms designed to optimize power consumption by activating only when movement is detected.

This Click board™ is designed in a unique format supporting the newly introduced MIKROE feature called “Click Snap.” Unlike the standardized version of Click boards, this feature allows the main sensor area to become movable by breaking the PCB, opening up many new possibilities for implementation. Thanks to the Snap feature, the RBS240100T can operate autonomously by accessing its signals directly on the pins marked 1-8. Additionally, the Snap part includes a specified and fixed screw hole position, enabling users to secure the Snap board in their desired location.

Tilt 5 Click uses a single INT pin as its primary connection to the host MCU, serving as the tilt detection signal. When a tilt event is detected, the sensor generates a signal through the INT pin, which is then processed by the host MCU for further action. In addition to the INT pin, the board features an orange LD2 LED that visually indicates tilt detection, ensuring real-time feedback for users and enhancing its practicality in various applications.

This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.

Click Snap

Click Snap is an innovative feature of our standardized Click add-on boards, introducing a new level of flexibility and ease of use. This feature allows for easy detachment of the main sensor area by simply snapping the PCB along designated lines, enabling various implementation possibilities. For detailed information about Click Snap, please visit the official page dedicated to this feature.

Specifications

Pinout diagram

This table shows how the pinout on Tilt 5 Click corresponds to the pinout on the mikroBUS™ socket (the latter shown in the two middle columns).

Notes	Pin					Pin	Notes
	NC	1	AN	PWM	16	NC
	NC	2	RST	INT	15	INT	Tilt Detection
ID COMM	CS	3	CS	RX	14	NC
	NC	4	SCK	TX	13	NC
	NC	5	MISO	SCL	12	NC
	NC	6	MOSI	SDA	11	NC
Power Supply	3.3V	7	3.3V	5V	10	5V	Power Supply
Ground	GND	8	GND	GND	9	GND	Ground

Onboard settings and indicators

Tilt 5 Click electrical specifications

Software Support

Tilt 5 Click demo application is developed using the NECTO Studio, ensuring compatibility with mikroSDK‘s open-source libraries and tools. Designed for plug-and-play implementation and testing, the demo is fully compatible with all development, starter, and mikromedia boards featuring a mikroBUS™ socket.

Example Description

This example demonstrates the use of the Tilt 5 Click board, which detects tilt motion using a ball switch sensor. The example initializes the device and continuously monitors the tilt state, logging changes between active and idle states.

Key Functions

• tilt5_cfg_setup This function initializes Click configuration structure to initial values.
• tilt5_init This function initializes all necessary pins and peripherals used for this Click board.
• tilt5_get_out_pin This function returns the OUT pin logic state.

Application Init

Initializes the logger and configures the Tilt 5 Click board.

Application Task

Continuously reads the tilt state and logs changes. The state toggles between “ACTIVE” when a tilt is detected and “IDLE” when the sensor is in its default position.

Application Output

This Click board can be interfaced and monitored in two ways:

• Application Output – Use the “Application Output” window in Debug mode for real-time data monitoring. Set it up properly by following this tutorial.
• UART Terminal – Monitor data via the UART Terminal using a USB to UART converter. For detailed instructions, check out this tutorial.

Additional Notes and Information

The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.