NeoPixel 16X LED Ring Capacitive Touch Button

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This is a panel-mounted housing designed specifically for the NeoPixel 16 LED ring, featuring a recessed area that accommodates a capacitive touch sensor in its center. This innovative design allows users to activate it simply by being in proximity, eliminating the need for actual contact. The housing can be used as a power button or any other function one desires. The capacitive touch sensors are highly versatile and can be configured as momentary or latching switches with adjustable high and low output levels. To view a demonstration of this housing in action, please visit https://youtu.be/oIrlTRqjebk. As part of this package, I've included two housings: one featuring the word "START" and another blank for customization purposes. For those interested in acquiring the capacitive sensors used in this design, they can be purchased from Banggood at https://www.banggood.com/3pcs-TTP223B-Digital-Touch-Sensor-Capacitive-Touch-Switch-Module-For-Arduino-p-1162256.html?rp=XJ20192847090201510D&custlinkid=218294&cur_warehouse=CN. Similarly, the NeoPixel rings can be obtained from Banggood at https://www.banggood.com/Ring-5V-16x-5050-RGB-LED-with-Integrated-Drivers-Module-For-Arduino-p-1199159.html?p=XJ20192847090201510D&custlinkid=218294&cur_warehouse=CN. My intention is to utilize this housing as a means of powering and controlling an automated ball launcher for my dog, but I envision it having numerous other applications.