Hiemal
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Hey all.
Thinking about some interesting ideas for a new style of switch for lasers, but I have a few questions about it.
So I found this IC that allows you to basically create a switch based off of touch and proximity. Now the first thing that came to my mind is, how cool would it be to be able to touch a laser and have it automatically come on?
But then I started to think about the safety implications. No one wants to touch a laser and have it turn on right into their eyes, or anyone around them.
Maybe like, an extra safety lockout switch or something built in? I.E. have to flip a smaller switch before the touch sensitivity bit activates? The proximity thing is also pretty neat too but not sure what it could be used for.
I was thinking about a double tap thing but the only problem would be the IC would have a hard time distinguishing between your fingers and your entire hand. I don't think it would work.
Please feel free to talk about this below with any ideas in mind.
Thinking about some interesting ideas for a new style of switch for lasers, but I have a few questions about it.
So I found this IC that allows you to basically create a switch based off of touch and proximity. Now the first thing that came to my mind is, how cool would it be to be able to touch a laser and have it automatically come on?
But then I started to think about the safety implications. No one wants to touch a laser and have it turn on right into their eyes, or anyone around them.
Maybe like, an extra safety lockout switch or something built in? I.E. have to flip a smaller switch before the touch sensitivity bit activates? The proximity thing is also pretty neat too but not sure what it could be used for.
I was thinking about a double tap thing but the only problem would be the IC would have a hard time distinguishing between your fingers and your entire hand. I don't think it would work.
Please feel free to talk about this below with any ideas in mind.