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<blockquote data-quote="TriHonu" data-source="post: 103327" data-attributes="member: 897"><p>Actually, the simplest tilt switch is very simple. They are just a tube with two contacts protruding into the tube on one end. The tube contains a ball bearing and is capped on both ends. When the tube is tilted to the extent that the ball rolls to the end with the contacts, it allows current to flow from one contact to the other. These simple tilt switches can be purchased for a couple dollars.</p><p>Two of these switches wired in series and arranged in a shallow "V" with the contacts of each switch at the base of the "V" would allow the light to remain lit within a tolerance of level depending upon the angle of the "V". The assembly could easily be potted to weather proof it. You would need a pair of wires from the cab to the switch. No electronics necessary, just basic electrical wiring.</p><p>I did a little searching for something usable out of the box that would handle a few amps at 12v. The closest I found was $35 and I couldn't decipher the sensitivity.</p><p>Google returns too many sites when you search for "Level Sensor" or "Plumb Sensor". The closest I got was searching for "Tilt Switch".</p><p>I asked my brother if this type of switch is used on Air Ride Suspensions in cars. He told me he has not found them in the aftermarket even though there are numerous systems in use on production cars. Aftermarket uses height switches which reference the distance from the chassis to the axle. Production cars utilize a more complex set of electronics.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TriHonu, post: 103327, member: 897"] Actually, the simplest tilt switch is very simple. They are just a tube with two contacts protruding into the tube on one end. The tube contains a ball bearing and is capped on both ends. When the tube is tilted to the extent that the ball rolls to the end with the contacts, it allows current to flow from one contact to the other. These simple tilt switches can be purchased for a couple dollars. Two of these switches wired in series and arranged in a shallow "V" with the contacts of each switch at the base of the "V" would allow the light to remain lit within a tolerance of level depending upon the angle of the "V". The assembly could easily be potted to weather proof it. You would need a pair of wires from the cab to the switch. No electronics necessary, just basic electrical wiring. I did a little searching for something usable out of the box that would handle a few amps at 12v. The closest I found was $35 and I couldn't decipher the sensitivity. Google returns too many sites when you search for "Level Sensor" or "Plumb Sensor". The closest I got was searching for "Tilt Switch". I asked my brother if this type of switch is used on Air Ride Suspensions in cars. He told me he has not found them in the aftermarket even though there are numerous systems in use on production cars. Aftermarket uses height switches which reference the distance from the chassis to the axle. Production cars utilize a more complex set of electronics. [/QUOTE]
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