E edisonboy New Member Jan 22, 2004 #1 When I am buying a momentary pushbutton switch and the description says "normally open" does that mean that that when I don't touch it, the circuit is connected?
When I am buying a momentary pushbutton switch and the description says "normally open" does that mean that that when I don't touch it, the circuit is connected?
C crust Member Jan 22, 2004 #2 No that means the circuit is open, i.e. the pins are not connected. when you press it, it makes the connection.
No that means the circuit is open, i.e. the pins are not connected. when you press it, it makes the connection.
L ljcox Well-Known Member Jan 22, 2004 #3 stipud question Switches can be bought as either "normally open" or "normally closed".