Touch Sensor Controlled LED

Aim

The goal of this activity is to demonstrate the use of a touch sensor with an Arduino board.

Materials Required

1. Arduino UNO R3 – 1
2. USB Cable – 1
3. Touch Sensor – 1
4. LED – 1
5. Active Buzzer – 1
6. 220Ω Resistors – 1
7. Several Jumper Wires

Wiring Diagram

Desired Outcome

The touch sensor should be ready for your touch! When you touch the sensor, the LED light switches on and the buzzer starts buzzing. Release the touch to switch off the LED light and for the buzzer to stop buzzing.