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Actuator sensor

The Actuator sensor detects when a particular actuator receives an activation pulse.

The Actuator sensor sends a TRUE pulse when the specified actuator is activated.

The sensor also sends a FALSE pulse when the specified actuator is deactivated.

See Sensor Common Options for common options.

Special Options:

Actuator

Name of actuator (NB This must be owned by the same object).