Adafruit 12 x Capacitive Touch Shield for Arduino - MPR121

This touchable add-on shield for Arduinos comes equipped with 12 capacitive touch sensors, ideal for developing interactive projects. Capacitive touch sensing, familiar from devices like tablets and control panels, detects contact with sensor electrodes, providing versatile application possibilities.

With 12 sensor points, this shield enables electronic projects that react to touch. Designed with 'figure 8' holes, it easily connects to alligator clips, allowing you to attach conductive objects such as metal, vegetables, or fruit. The accompanying Arduino library simplifies the detection process.

For more permanent installations, users can solder to a pad for a streamlined connection. The shield's compatibility with any Arduino using I2C pins (SCL & SDA) and its use of the MPR121 chip facilitate easy integration with existing code and libraries.

Use an Arduino Leonardo to transform touches into keyboard key presses for innovative creations like a veggie keyboard or pair with a Music Maker shield for sound-triggered projects, like fruit drums. Each purchase includes a Capacitive Touch Shield and a stick of 36-pin headers, requiring some basic through-hole soldering.

Please note, Arduinos, alligator clips, and the conductive materials are not included, and Adafruit does not sell fruit. This shield opens doors to creativity with easy setup and wide compatibility.