Concept
The idea behind this project is to create a hands-free switch that uses body weight to control a simple electrical circuit. When someone sits down, the pressure causes two layers of aluminum foil, separated by a bouncy piece of foam, to touch, completing the circuit and lighting up an LED. When the person stands up, the foam returns to its original shape, breaking the connection and turning the light off. This project demonstrates how everyday materials like foil and foam can be turned into a functional pressure-sensitive switch, showing how creative design and basic electronics can work together to make an interactive, responsive object.
Image & Video Documentation
Future Improvements
In future versions, the pressure switch could be made more durable and precise by replacing the foil with conductive fabric or copper tape, and using a softer, more uniform spacer material to ensure consistent contact. It could also be used to trigger more complex outputs, such as sounds, animations, or notifications, when someone sits down. Equally important, it could also be made more aesthetically pleasing by adding color and by making it smaller, making it not only functional but also a cute device to have hidden somewhere, such as on a chair.