Touch
Sensor for Handy Cricket
Part
Listing
The Cricket's sensor inputs can be used with simple contact
switches. To build a touch sensor for the Cricket, get the following
parts:
- Contact switch. A simple push-button type like the one
shown below is ideal.
- One 3-position "DF3" plug for Cricket sensor port.
- Two wires with pre-crimped "DF3" connector.
- Three pieces 3/32" heat shrink.

Assembly Diagram
The drawing below shows how the touch sensor assembly is
constructed. Please note that the wires are inserted into the outer
two of three positions of the connector header:

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