Has anyone had experience building floor triggers? I’m playing about with a simple installation where I’m using a makey makey to flip some animated video content in the browser using key codes. I need to build some neat looking floor pads this week that are essentially giant buttons. Has anyone seen any good tutorials or have experience? I found this, but I really need them to work with people wearing shoes.
ta! http://www.edtechjunkies.com/index.php/makey-makey-a-floor-piano/
3 ideas that may suite -
1.You can buy a pressure mat used in burglar alarm systems.
2. You can get pressure sensitive material, link that to either an Arduino or to an OP amp to control an output.
3. Make a simple switch , I made a tool depth switch for my CNC machine which is basically 3 probes on a spring plate, that when the centre is pressed then one or more arms breaks the circuit, so you can then use that as an output.
thanks guys! I’ve made some out of kappa board and expanded rubber that are pretty basic with two layers of adhesive la tape separated by foam spacers. I found a great suppliers for all types of rubber and foam called pentonville rubber if anyone needs stuff in a hurry. Thanks for all the tips.
