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The Capacitive Touch Pad 16 is a versatile sensor module featuring 16 individual touch-sensitive pads powered by the reliable TTP229 touch-sensing IC. It’s designed to easily replace traditional mechanical buttons with sleek, modern capacitive input, giving your projects a cleaner, more professional look. Simply power it with 2.4 – 5.5 V DC, and all 16 pads become active and ready to detect touch. It’s perfect for Arduino, microcontrollers, or even standalone setups, responding smoothly when a finger or conductive object comes close to the pads.
What makes this module even more appealing is its flexibility—sense-pads can be extended with wires or crafted from nearly any conductive material, and it can even detect touch through glass, plastic, fabric, or wood. This allows you to hide controls in walls, furniture, or creative surfaces for seamless, intuitive designs. Ideal for custom control panels, home automation, interactive art, or modernizing any interface, the Capacitive Touch Pad 16 offers an easy way to upgrade your projects to sleek, touch-based interaction.
Features:
- Uses an onboard TTP229 capacitive touch sensor IC for reliable and responsive touch detection.
- Supports easy integration with a wide operating voltage range for versatile projects.
- Offers selectable fast or low power modes to balance speed and energy efficiency.
- Includes built-in auto-calibration for consistent, maintenance-free operation.
- Includes built-in auto-calibration for consistent, maintenance-free operation.
Specifications:
- Voltage: 2.4 V–5.5 V
- Sensor IC: TTP229
- Modes: Fast / Low Power selectable
- Response Time: ~100 ms (fast), ~200 ms (low power)
- Output: Direct / Toggle, CMOS / Open Drain
- Size: 49.3 × 64.5 mm
Technical Details
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Returns: 7-day inspection window for DOA units. Email proof of issue and we ship a replacement.
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