Conduct your own green energy experiments with Phidgets
1016 - PhidgetCircularTouch$50.00
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The PhidgetCircularTouch detects changes in the capacitance between the on-board electrodes and the object making contact. The side of the circuit board opposite the connector and components is the side intended for contact.
The 1016 can be mounted behind a sheet of glass or plastic; The recommended thickness is 1/8 inch. Use Silicon adhesive when attaching the Phidget to the material; standing the PhidgetCircularTouch off or creating space between the separation material and the Phidget can cause false-triggering to occur. Materials thicker than 1/8” may work, but will require a larger surface area of contact to ensure proper triggering (i.e.: two fingers instead of one).
Sliding a finger along the touch sensor varies the Analog Input 0 value from 0 to 1000 in approximately 125 discrete steps. When the finger is removed, the final measured value is retained. Two Digital Inputs are used to convey additional information: Digital Input 0 is True when contact is made with the Phidget, and Digital Input 1 is True when a finger or object comes in close proximity to the board. The Analog Input value is valid when both Digital Inputs are true.close proximity to the board. The Analog Input value is valid when both Digital Inputs are true.
Product Features
• Works through 1/8 inch of glass or plastic
• Recognizes both contact and proximity; can be used as a slide-wheel or as an array of buttons • Plugs directly into a computer’s USB port
Comes packaged with:
• A 3016 - 120cm Custom USB Cable
• A mounting hardware kit
Resources
• product manual
• programming resources
Product Specifications
| Characteristic | Value |
| Analog Input Update(SPDT) Digital Input Update | Rate 30 updates/second |
| Digital Input Update Rate | (max) 30 updates/second |
| Device Current Consumption | 36mA max |
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