The Resistive Touch Switch is a cost-effective accessibility switch, an assistive device used by people with physical disabilities to control electronics (e.g. phones, computers, adapted toys,  game controls, etc.).

The device is activated by lightly pressing the contact pad. The switch is comprised of a control box and a contact pad attached by cable to the control box. 

Note: This design relies on skin conductance, so it may not work well for users with very dry skin or an inability to sweat.

Print Settings

Infill: 20%

Resolution: 0.2mm

Supports: No

Rafts: No

Documentation

Find the bill of materials, PCB files, and additional documents on https://github.com/makersmakingchange/Resistive-Touch-Switch. 

Find the printed assembly manual in the Files tab.

About Makers Making Change

Makers Making Change is an initiative of the Neil Squire Society, a Canadian non-profit that empowers people with disabilities through technology.

We leverage the capacity of community based Makers, Disability Professionals and Volunteers to develop and deliver affordable Open Source Assistive Technologies.

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