Asking abouut anemometer prototyping from e-waste
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2025 11:26 am
Originally, we planned to use a Reed Switch as the main sensor in our design. The problem is that in my
country, it is extremely difficult to find Reed Switches in local electronics stores, and online delivery is slow and unreliable. We also tried looking for old devices to salvage the Reed Switch from, but most of the devices available to us either do not contain one or require complicated disassembly.
Because of this, we are stuck. We understand the idea of how the Reed Switch works and why it is useful, but we simply cannot access it easily.
My question is:
What are the simplest and most accessible alternative components that we can use to build a device with the same basic functionality as a Reed Switch?
We are looking for components that are easy to find in old electronics or that can be replaced with common household items, if possible.
Thank you so much for your support.
Best regards,
Abdelrahman Sawy
country, it is extremely difficult to find Reed Switches in local electronics stores, and online delivery is slow and unreliable. We also tried looking for old devices to salvage the Reed Switch from, but most of the devices available to us either do not contain one or require complicated disassembly.
Because of this, we are stuck. We understand the idea of how the Reed Switch works and why it is useful, but we simply cannot access it easily.
My question is:
What are the simplest and most accessible alternative components that we can use to build a device with the same basic functionality as a Reed Switch?
We are looking for components that are easy to find in old electronics or that can be replaced with common household items, if possible.
Thank you so much for your support.
Best regards,
Abdelrahman Sawy