Hello!
I would like to build a keyboard like device but instead of regular piano keys it should have a "IBM Pointstick" like device for each note instead of keys.
There are a few pre-made solutions for this available, either magnetic or resistive.
Due to the amount of keys needed, magnetic solutions are cost prohibitive.
The only resistive input devices i could find are Gameboy touch sticks (the c button on DS devices) but whose are expensive too.
From there i recalled the existence of Velostat and thought about designing my own sensors but the usual Velostat is a bit too thin and i have reservations about the longevity.
I could swear i have seen a material like Velostat but the only other "conductive tape" i could find was Z tape which is not what i need.
I thought about doing some experiments on my own with some silicone and carbon black but i would really love something i can just buy.
Anyone got a suggestion?
Greetings,
Peter