Triggering touch sensor with an object

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Orf Quarenghi
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Triggering touch sensor with an object

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Hi.
Is there a way to trigger a capacitive touch sensor (1129_1B) using an object instead of a finger/hand?
I need to use something very slim so that I'll be able to hide it between two cardboard sheets.
Thank you

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Re: Triggering touch sensor with an object

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Most metal objects will be able to trigger it. For example, even a small wire (30AWG) will typically trigger the sensor.
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Re: Triggering touch sensor with an object

Post by Orf Quarenghi »

Thank you.
I am trying with tinfoil and it works.
Alas, I will not be able to use this solution.
I'm building an interactive book with big white pages onto which I will project video clips.
The problem is that the tinfoil may rest against the sensor much more than 45-60 seconds, so the periodic sensor's recalibration this time is working against me... I'll switch back to RFID for this project...

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