Home › Magazines › 2008 › July/August › Simple One-wire Touch Detector

Simple One-wire Touch Detector

Published in issue 379, July/August 2008

This simple circuit can be used to activate whatever you like, for example, by connecting it to microcontroller, relays, secret alarms, robot applications or just turn on LED1 which lights up as long as you touch the metal plate.

Click below to download a PDF copy of this article from Elektor magazine.

 

Downloads 

Article PDF
5 Elektor Credits
 

Order this magazine 

Magazine July/August 2008
UK379/380 ($ 12.20)
Please note. In view of the complexity of international markets, Elektor cannot guarantee the availability of components for this project.

Spotlight

Design your own Embedded Linux Control Centre on a PC

These days a lot of options exist if you want to control home electrical appliances. This book covers a do-it-your-self system made from recycled components.