[sdiy] Resistive band w. pressure sensitivity

[Paul Perry]

I was just sent a couple of "QTC Pills" , these are about 4mm square & 1mm
thick
rubber/metal blocks that are pressure sensitive (resistance varies with
finger pressure).
Only place I can see that sells them is Maplins UK of all places!!!

Lucky I still have them, thought they were some kind of exotic MMDA
derivative
& was wondering whether to........ ahem. <blush>

www.peratech.co.uk/pills.htm
(company site)

http://www.tep.org.uk/millennium_smart_qtc.html
(educational article)

http://www.sensorsmag.com/articles/0804/29/main.shtml
(wins a prize)

Anything called "quantum tunneling composite" can't be all bad.

paul perry Melbourne Australia