There seems to be nothing a 555 can’t do. We’ve seen it before, but [electronzapdotcom] reminds us you can use a 555 and a few parts to make a reasonable touch switch in this video, embedded below.

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The circuit illustrates the function of a switch that responds sensitively by means of a touching mechanism with the utilization of two CMOS with models 4027 and 4011. JK Flip Flop – the most ...

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