# Bumper Switch

![Newest Bump Switch Model](https://3510336827-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M7yGVyBrcpSR8SDSikj%2F-M87BKsUX_3M2ONaDBz7%2F-M87C1aA-kqYzinJg5Ip%2F276-4858.jpg?alt=media\&token=f0e9f44f-c5c1-4a3d-af47-224fbae859d9)

The bumper switch is a pretty basic; in addition to being reliable and durable, it is easy to install and use. It falls into the category of “digital sensors,” meaning that it returns only two possible values: 1 or 0.

Triggering it requires a reasonable amount of force, so don’t plan to use this for a movement that will lightly touch or graze its target object.

There also used to be an older model that works the same exact way, but with a smaller button.

![Older Bump Switch Model](https://3510336827-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M7yGVyBrcpSR8SDSikj%2F-M88fJ_RVKqewJWvbpjc%2F-M88gifWo2qQfaUPHGvg%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4490d8c6-a0fb-4fb9-abf0-53f2ee01e124)

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