Tilt 6 Click

How does it work?

Tilt 6 Click is based on the TM1000Q, a tilt switch from E-Switch designed to detect changes in orientation with high precision and reliability. This switch offers a long operational lifespan of up to 1,000,000 cycles. With a maximum contact resistance of 5Ω, minimum insulation resistance of 100MΩ at 500VDC, and dielectric strength of 500VAC for one minute, the TM1000Q ensures stable and safe operation even in demanding environments. The switch is triggered when the board is tilted at a 45-degree angle from the horizontal plane, providing accurate tilt detection for various applications.

This Click board™ features two orange LED indicators, LD2 and LD3, which illuminate to signal the direction of the tilt, with LD2 indicating a tilt to the left at a 45-degree angle from the horizontal plane and LD3 indicating a tilt to the right. These LEDs correspond to the switch output signals, also available on the O1 and O2 pins of the mikroBUS™ socket, for further processing by the host MCU. This environmentally friendly switch is mercury-free and uses silver contacts for reliable electrical performance. The TM1000Q operates with a single-pole, single-throw (SPST) functionality, making Tilt 6 Click an excellent choice for applications requiring precise orientation detection, such as industrial equipment, safety systems, and motion-based controls.

Tilt 6 Click 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 IC area to become movable by breaking the PCB, opening up many new possibilities for implementation. Thanks to the Snap feature, the TM1000Q 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.

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 6 Click corresponds to the pinout on the mikroBUS™ socket (the latter shown in the two middle columns).

Notes	Pin					Pin	Notes
Tilt Switch Output 1	O1	1	AN	PWM	16	NC
	NC	2	RST	INT	15	O2	Tilt Switch Output 2
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 6 Click electrical specifications

Software Support

Tilt 6 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 functionality of the Tilt 6 Click board, which detects tilt motion in multiple directions. The example continuously monitors tilt movements, logging when the sensor detects a left tilt, right tilt, or remains idle.

Key Functions

• tilt6_cfg_setup This function initializes Click configuration structure to initial values.
• tilt6_init This function initializes all necessary pins and peripherals used for this Click board.
• tilt6_get_tilt_state This function returns the tilt switch state.

Application Init

Initializes the logger and configures the Tilt 6 Click board.

Application Task

Continuously reads the tilt state and logs changes. The sensor can detect three states: “RIGHT TILT”, “LEFT TILT”, and “IDLE” indicating no tilt.

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.