The breadboard connections diagram
Regarding the breadboard connections, they are a little more complex this time due to the fact that the optocoupler housing of the Fritzing part I used was a little too big for the breadboard, so I've had to use some extra wires.
That apart, please keep in mind that the exact optocoupler you may find might not have the same pin distribution as the one used in this diagram, and you should refer to your specific component datasheet to adapt the wiring connections to your optocoupler or you could easily damage it.
A breadboard connections diagram for the optical switch example
In the optocoupler used in the diagram, ...
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