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Using the Pololu Pushbutton Power Switch

Step 2Wiring it up

Wiring it up
In my project, I have a battery pack powering my Arduino. The switch is installed between the power source and the Arduino. Positive voltage from the battery pack is wired to a voltage in (VIN) pin. Negative to a ground (GND) pin. On the arduino side, the VOUT goes to the center pin of a male power plug and the GND to the barrel of the same plug.

The key to this switch function is the OFF pin. Here, I have it wired to pin 7 of the Arduino.
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