[sdiy] Piezo keyboard

[john mahoney]

Anonymous wrote (off-list):
> >
> Aluminum tape is really very fun to work with, the only problem I've found
> is that it's difficult to solder to.  Anyone have suggestions for doing
> that?
>
> I've attempted to use it for body contacts on circuit bent stuff, but
> unsolderability is a limitation.

I've never tried soldering to it. Just apply the tape such that you can
screw a wire (or tab) against it.


pH wrote:
> i think  i know the tape you speak of, will this work? or will the
adhesive
> get in the way? The tape is not so much tape, and really just thin
aluminum
> with adhesive right? great stuff! I don't think it would be too cheesy
> either! great idea if the adhesive doesn't spoil things.

The adhesive should not be a problem because we don't need conductivity
between the surface and the underside.

I once used the tape to shield a guitar cavity, where it was a little tricky
to make sure that it was all in electrical contact. A flat touch keyboard
should be easy, though.
--
john