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The design was very much influenced by the early thoughts on the topic of <i>capacitive touch</i>. I would have installed all the technical components in a [https://www.instructables.com/Dead-Bug-Prototyping-and-Freeform-Electronics/ dead bug] fashion, disappearing into the flush socket of the wall, if it hadn't been for the idea of realising the entire backend as a PCB in the front. However, when the idea of touch input gestures was dropped (because this contrasted with highlighting mechanical devices), all that was left were components that logically belong to the backend. Yet, having everything fit tightly into the cover of the switch makes debugging very easy. By removing it, all the connections are accessible. So the transfer from breadboard to a PCB was the only logical consequence. | The design was very much influenced by the early thoughts on the topic of <i>capacitive touch</i>. I would have installed all the technical components in a [https://www.instructables.com/Dead-Bug-Prototyping-and-Freeform-Electronics/ dead bug] fashion, disappearing into the flush socket of the wall, if it hadn't been for the idea of realising the entire backend as a PCB in the front. However, when the idea of touch input gestures was dropped (because this contrasted with highlighting mechanical devices), all that was left were components that logically belong to the backend. Yet, having everything fit tightly into the cover of the switch makes debugging very easy. By removing it, all the connections are accessible. So the transfer from breadboard to a PCB was the only logical consequence. | ||
[[File:BackAsFront.png|800px]] | [[File:BackAsFront.png|800px]] | ||
Before going into detail about the actual layout or so-called floor planning, I would like to add a few sentences about the look. The new subject shifted the focus slightly to more technical/constructional aspects, which is why I felt the need to | Before going into detail about the actual layout or so-called floor planning, I would like to add a few sentences about the look. The new subject shifted the focus slightly to more technical/constructional aspects, which is why I felt the need to pay extra attention to the graphical appearance. Since the ESP module rises above the other components, it was clear that it would have to be given appropriate treatment. Thus, it is duly honoured by the Wifi Prayer (well, it does not fit entirely on the plane, but it's praising hands). | ||
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However, I found a way to combine artistic and technical peculiarities, as the graphics are not on the silkscreen layer, but the areas have been exposed on the soldermask layer. This makes these excellent connections for crocodile clamps when debugging and one needs GND. | However, I found a way to combine artistic and technical peculiarities, as the graphics are not on the silkscreen layer, but the areas have been exposed on the soldermask layer. This makes these excellent connections for crocodile clamps when debugging and one needs GND. | ||