The SparkFun Touch Potentiometer, or Touch Pot for short, is an intelligent linear capacitive touch sensor that implements potentiometer functionality with 256 positions. It can operate as a peripheral to a computer or embedded micro-controller or in a stand-alone capacity. The Touch Potentiometer provides both a dual-channel analog and PWM output for direct control of other circuitry. Configurable analog and PWM transfer functions support a wide variety of applications such as volume control and LED dimming. The Touch Potentiometer is controlled by a Microchip PIC16F1829 8-bit micro-controller that provides the host interface, LED control, capacitive sense and peripheral control functions. A built-in low-dropout voltage regulator allows operation over a range of input voltages up to 12V and breadboard friendly connectors make it easy to play with. A desktop application has been created by our collaborator, Dan Julio, that communicates with the Touch Pot over a serial connection. From this utility app you can change configuration settings, alter LED behavior, calibrate the capacitive touch sensor, view current readings in jabber mode, and much more. Note: This product is a collaboration with danjuliodesigns. A portion of each sales goes back to them for product support and continued development. Features: Dual host interfaces: Logic-level serial and I2CTM Dual 8-bit 20 k-ohm 3-terminal digitally controlled variable resistor outputs PWM output 8 LED display with multiple display modes and intensity levels Option for interpolated (soft) changes between touches Configurable touch sensor parameters for a variety of PCB covers Easily configurable I2C address to allow multiple devices on one bus Configurable linear or non-linear PWM transfer function Configurable linear or simulated logarithmic variable resistor transfer function Variable resistor supports single- or dual-supply operation Simple register interface with jabber option Programmable power-on default operation Built-in calibration procedure User-accessible EEPROM data storage Built-in 5V LDO voltage regulator Through-hole and SMT connectors Documents: Schematic Eagle Files User Manual Hookup Guide Datasheet (AD5262BRU) Touch Pot Utility Application GitHub (Design Files) Product Page
