Just about everywhere you go, there’s a reed switch nearby that’s quietly going about its work. Reed switches are so ubiquitous that you’re probably never more than a few feet away from one ...

[Lucid Science] shows us how to make some simple reed switches. Reed switches are simple components that detect a magnetic field and can close or open a circuit once detected. While not really a ...

Standex Electronics has created a reed relay that measures 7.95 x 4.67 x 3.6mm and can switch 100V, 200mA, 3W or 8GHz. 8GHz is the -3dB frequency, at which the switch offers -5dB isolation when open. ...

The strength of the Switch 2 Joy-Cons have been tested and it is possible to pull them off the console with enough force.

A reed switch detects magnetic fields and sends pulses to a wire coil that powers the fan’s rotation. The result is a mesmerizing, wireless fan that floats effortlessly in place. This simple yet ...