Use your finger anywhere on this linear touch sensor. This device is an interface kit that will output one Analog channel and two Digital channels. The Analog value represents the position on the strip, one Digital value indicates touch, and the other Digital value indicates proximity.

The LinearTouch plugs directly into the USB port of your PC and comes packaged with a custom 6' USB Cable. The bottom of this board is completely flat and will work through upto 1/4" of glass.

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