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A button is a simple input component which responds to being pushed by a user.

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Button state changing randomly

When a button is connected in that configuration, the input is what's called floating, meaning it's not a 0 or a 1. … Image from Sparkfun What this means is when the button is not pressed, the Arduino reads a logic 1. …
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Why does my sketch report too many button presses?

Contact Bounce This is known as contact bounce and happens when the metal contacts in the button or switch bounce against each other when you push it. … Solutions Add a delay The absolute simplest solution is to introduce a short delay after you read the button input. …
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