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Step 4The circuit
The picture clearly shows the point-to-point wiring used.
A major effort-saver is the use of Teflon wire, which does not melt even when routed close to soldered parts. Teflon wire is also available silver-plated which allows me to use thinner wires (#28) and still handle the current. These wires can be found here on eBay.
The 6-pin header in the back is so I can connect a USB-serial port ("USB BUB") and make programming changes directly to the chip.
The wiring at the front is used as the touch sensor. The program measures the voltage drop between the wires and can tell if it is touched. The duration is measured and we can tell if it is a tap, a press or a hold, and the program uses it to control the light patterns.
A major effort-saver is the use of Teflon wire, which does not melt even when routed close to soldered parts. Teflon wire is also available silver-plated which allows me to use thinner wires (#28) and still handle the current. These wires can be found here on eBay.
The 6-pin header in the back is so I can connect a USB-serial port ("USB BUB") and make programming changes directly to the chip.
The wiring at the front is used as the touch sensor. The program measures the voltage drop between the wires and can tell if it is touched. The duration is measured and we can tell if it is a tap, a press or a hold, and the program uses it to control the light patterns.
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