How to Interface TTP223B Capacitive Touch Sensor with Arduino

Are you tired of using traditional push buttons and switches in your projects and you want to add a touch of elegance by using a capacitive touch sensor with Arduino?

You are in the right place! In this tutorial you will learn how to interface TTP223B capacitive touch sensor with Arduino and everything you need to know about it, what it is, how it works, types, pinout, specification, and code at the end of this tutorial.

If so, let’s get started!

Arduino Touch Sensor

Arduino touch sensor is an electronic device that allows you to detect any touch or proximity from a human user without needing any physical buttons or switches, which makes your project more fun and user-friendly.

Types Of Touch Sensors

There are 5 different types of touch sensor technology:

• Resistive touch screen
• Capacitive touch sensor
• Infrared touch sensor
• Surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch sensor
• Optical touch sensor

Each of these sensor technologies has its own advantages and disadvantages, so choosing the right sensor for your project is essential to make your project successful, which depends on your project requirements.

There are two types of touch sensors on the market you can buy: resistive touch sensor, and capacitive touch sensor. But in this tutorial, we will talk about one of these sensors which is (Capacitive Touch Sensor) and the most common one is (TTP223B module) for many reasons:

• Low priced
• Easy to use
• Available in the markets widely

There are a variety of electronic devices that use capacitive touch sensors for many applications, such as:

• Smartphones and tablets for touchscreens and touch buttons
• Laptops and desktops for touchpads and touchscreens
• Home appliances for touch controls
• Industrial and medical equipment for touchscreens and touch buttons
• Automotive displays and controls for touchscreens and touch buttons

There are several advantages of capacitive touch sensors over the types of touch sensors, such as:

• They are able to withstand wear and tear better, making them more durable.
• They are more responsive and accurate, as they can detect even light touches.
• They can support multi-touch and gestures.
• They are less influenced by humidity and temperature.

TTP223B Capacitive Touch Sensor Pinout

The picture down below is TTP223B capacitive touch sensor pinout, let’s take a look at it.

VCC: This is a power supply pin, you can connect it with the 5V Arduino pin. 

GND: This is a common GND pin, connect it with the GND Arduino pin. 

Signal: This is an output pin, when it’s touched it will be (High). Otherwise (Not touched) it will be (Low). Connect it with the Arduino digital pin.

TTP223B Capacitive Touch Sensor Specification

Take a look at the table down below, to learn the technical specifications for the TTP223B capacitive touch sensor.

Power supply voltage (VCC)	2.0–5.5 V
Output high (VOH)	0.8 VCC
Output low (VOL)	0.3 VCC
Output Pin Sink Current	(@ VCC = 3V, VOL = 0.6V) | 8 mA
Output pin pull-up current	(@ VCC = 3V, VOH = 2.4V ) | 4 mA
Response time (low power mode)	220 mS
Response time (touch mode)	60 mS
Size	24x24x7.2 mm
Weight	2g

The sensor consists of a conductive electrode film situated atop a glass panel that has a conductive printed circuit pattern. 

A (High) output signal is generated when the touch sensor’s surface is pressed (touched), while a (Low) signal is produced when it is not. Additionally, the sensor enters low power mode if left untouched for a few seconds.

TTP223 Capacitive Touch Sensor Datasheet

Download TTP223 capacitive touch sensor datasheet file down below to learn more technical details.

Touch Sensor With Arduino

Touch Sensor is easy to use with microcontrollers, so let’s connect TTP223 capacitive touch sensor with Arduino. However, it’s important to know all the required parts before we dive in.

Parts Requirement

• Arduino Uno
• TTP223 capacitive touch sensor
• breadboard
• Hook-up wires

Interfacing Capacitive Touch Sensor With Arduino

To interface TTP223B capacitive touch sensor with Arduino you need to connect the VCC and the GND for the sensor with the 5V and GND  for the Arduino, then connect the (signal) output pin for the sensor with the digital pin (6) for the Arduino.

Capacitive Touch Sensor Fritzing

This is a TTP223B capacitive touch sensor Fritzing file connection, you can download it.

Touch Sensor Arduino Code

Finally, This is TTP223B capacitive touch sensor Arduino code without Library, so you can copy it and use it in your project.

Capacitive Touch Sensor Arduino Code

With TTP223B capacitive touch sensor Arduino code you can detect the state of the sensor, so when you touch the sensor the word (Touched) will be displayed on your serial monitor, otherwise (Not Touched) will be displayed on it.

const int SignalPin = 6;  
int state; 

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  pinMode(SignalPin, INPUT);
}

void loop() {
  state = digitalRead(SignalPin);

  if(state == HIGH)
   Serial.println("Touched");
  else if(state == LOW)
   Serial.println("Not Touched");
  delay(1000);
}

This is the result that will appear on your serial monitor. 

Touch Sensor With Arduino Frequently Asked Questions

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Sources:

arduino.cc

wikipedia.org