What is it?

This breakout board is a versatile electromechanical device designed to serve as a 1-bit status indicator, capable of displaying either a vibrant red or a soothing green color. Its compact design and simple interface make it suitable for a wide range of applications where clear and immediate status indication is crucial. (See video demo below).

Key Features:

• Dual-color Display: With the ability to showcase both red and green colors, this breakout board offers a clear visual indication of status, allowing users to quickly interpret information for afar.

• Electromechanical Mechanism: Unlike traditional LED indicators, this device employs an electromechanical mechanism, adding a tactile element to the status indication process. When switching status, it will make a satisfying click sound. Being part mechanical, the indicator will maintain its state even when power is interrupted or removed.

• Enhanced Visibility: While electrical indicators rely solely on light emission, electromechanical indicators often involve physical movement or changes in position. This movement can enhance visibility, especially in environments with high ambient light or when users are situated at a distance from the indicator.

• Energy Efficiency: Depending on the specific design, electromechanical indicators may consume less power compared to electrical indicators, particularly if they utilize energy-efficient mechanisms or operate without continuous power supply. This energy efficiency can be advantageous in battery-powered devices or applications where power consumption is a concern.

• Simple Interface: The breakout board is designed with simplicity in mind.

It has the following pinouts:

• VIN: 3.3V - 5V
• IN: Input pin, HIGH to set RED and LOW to set GREEN
• SET: Send an active low edge to this pin to switch states according to the IN pin
• GND

Exciting Use Cases:

• Home Automation: Incorporate the breakout board into home automation systems to indicate the status of appliances, security systems, or environmental conditions. For instance, display green for "all systems normal" and red for "security breach detected."

• Industrial Monitoring: Use the device in industrial environments to indicate equipment status, production line efficiency, or safety conditions. Green could signify "optimal operation," while red could indicate "equipment malfunction" or "emergency stop."

• Healthcare Applications: Integrate the breakout board into medical devices or monitoring systems to display patient status, equipment readiness, or alarm conditions. For instance, green for "patient stable" and red for "critical alert."

• Smart Agriculture: Employ the device in agricultural systems to indicate soil moisture levels, temperature thresholds, or crop health status. Green could represent "optimal conditions," while red could indicate "irrigation required" or "temperature too high."

• Educational Tools: Utilize the breakout board in educational settings to teach basic electronics concepts or demonstrate binary logic. Students can create simple circuits to control the indicator and observe the effects of different inputs.

• Interactive Displays: Incorporate the device into interactive exhibits or installations where users' actions trigger status changes. For example, pressing a button could change the indicator from green to red, signaling a change in state.