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.. _cpn_slide:

Slide Switch
==============

.. image:: img/slide_switch.png
    :width: 150
    :align: center

A slide switch, just as its name implies, is to slide the switch bar to connect or break the circuit, and further switch circuits. The common-used types are SPDT, SPTT, DPDT, DPTT etc. The slide switch is commonly used in low-voltage circuit. It has the features of flexibility and stability, and  applies in electric instruments and electric toys widely.
How it works: Set the middle pin as the fixed one. When you pull the slide to the left, the  two pins on the left are connected; when you pull it to the right, the two pins on the right are connected. Thus, it works as a switch connecting or disconnecting circuits. See the figure below:

.. image:: img/slide_principle.png
    :width: 400
    :align: center

The circuit symbol of the slide switch is shown as below. The pin2 in the figure refers to the middle pin.

.. image:: img/slide_symbol.png
    :width: 200
    :align: center

**Example**

* :ref:`ar_slide` (Arduino Project)