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# PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE07816 · **Brand:** [PiicoDev](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/piicodev-brand)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor.html.md))

Add user control to your project with three touch pad inputs.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $7.35 (inc GST) — $6.68 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 4+ $6.35 (exc GST) · 12+ $6.02 (exc GST) · 50+ $5.68 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 14 today, and up to 500 more in 6–42 days.

## How to buy

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## Description

Control your project with a touch! The PiicoDev® Capacitive Touch Sensor provides three touch pads to use as inputs. The touchpads are broken out to a standard header and alligator clip connections so you can get creative and use other items as touch inputs.

- 3 Capacitive Touch Sensor inputs
- Supports simultaneous touch events
- Programmable sensitivity
- Automatically calibrates at powerup
- Activity LED shows interrupt events
- PiicoDev connector, compatible with Qwiic and STEMMA QT (3.3V only)
- 2.54mm breakout for breadboarding/prototyping
- Manufactured and [supported](https://core-electronics.com.au/contacts/) in Australia by Core Electronics
 
**Getting Started Guides**

- For [Micro:bit](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micro-bit/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor-cap1203-micro-bit-guide/)
- For [Raspberry Pi Pico](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi-pico/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor-cap1203-raspberry-pi-pico-guide/)
- For [Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor-cap1203-raspberry-pi-guide/)
 
**Technical Specifications**

- I2C address: 0x28
- Dimensions: 50.8x25.4mm
- Mounting Holes: 2x M2.5
- CAP1203:
- 8kV protection
- 3.0V to 5.5V
 
 
**Resources:**

- [Hardware Repository](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-Capacitive-Touch-Sensor-CAP1203)
- [Schematic](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-Capacitive-Touch-Sensor-CAP1203/blob/main/Documents/schematic-piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor-cap1203-v10.pdf)
- [Example code](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-CAP1203-MicroPython-Module)
- [](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-CAP1203-MicroPython-Module)[Mounting Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/PiicoDev/piicodev-mounting-guide/)
 
Also available are [PiicoDev Starter Kits](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1322) - level up your projects by learning how to use modern sensors and outputs.

![PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/bannerslider/p/i/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor.jpg)

**PiicoDev Overview**

[PiicoDev](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html) is a [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/skin/frontend/white/default/images/ce_original_blue.png)](https://core-electronics.com.au/original) ecosystem designed for rapid prototyping and maker education. The range includes:

- [Starter Kits](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1322)
- [Sensors](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1380)
- [Outputs](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1381)
- [Adaptors & Expansion Boards](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1307)
- [Platforms](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1310)
- [Cables](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1309)
- [Accessories](https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev.html#category_1323)
 
Here are some of the features we have baked into PiicoDev:

- **Unified MicroPython libraries.** The same MicroPython code examples will work on all supported platforms.
- **Simple-and-expandable connections.** Modules can be connected using a 4-pin connector and daisy-chained to expand projects.
- **Breakout pins.** Every module has a breakout section for optional advanced uses.
- **Consistent size.** We have taken care to ensure modules are consistent sizes so that they easy for 3D printing cases, stacking and experimenting with.
- **Creative freedom.** Simmer all of these features together and you end up with lots of creative freedom while still being a hands-on electronics experience.
 
PiicoDev modules are designed by our team in Newcastle and manufactured in Australia and overseas. They’re made for makers and educators alike — affordable, reliable, and easy to use. [Get in touch](https://core-electronics.com.au/contacts/) if you have any questions.

"PiicoDev" and the PiicoDev Logo are trademarks of Core Electronics Pty Ltd.

## Guides for this product

- [PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor CAP1203 - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi-pico/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor-cap1203-raspberry-pi-pico-guide/)
- [PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor CAP1203 - Micro:bit Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micro-bit/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor-cap1203-micro-bit-guide/)
- [PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor CAP1203 - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor-cap1203-raspberry-pi-guide/)
- [PiicoDev Ecosystem Compatibility](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/piicodev/piicodev-ecosystem-compatibility/)

## Videos for this product

- [PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor CAP1203 \| Guide For Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor-cap1203-guide-for-raspberry-pi)
- [PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor CAP1203 \| Guide For Raspberry Pi Pico](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor-cap1203-guide-for-raspberry-pi-pico)
- [PiicoDev Capacitive Touch Sensor CAP1203 \| Guide For Micro:bit](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor-cap1203-guide-for-microbit)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/p/i/piicodev-capacitive-touch-sensor.jpg)