CAP1188 - 8-Key Capacitive Touch Sensor Breakout - I2C or SPI
8-channel capacitive touch breakout based on the CAP1188, controllable over I2C or SPI. Includes 8 onboard LEDs that mirror touch state, one LED per pad.
8-channel capacitive touch breakout based on the CAP1188, controllable over I2C or SPI. Includes 8 onboard LEDs that mirror touch state, one LED per pad.
One grouped connection is listed in the table but omitted from the graphic until individual pins are available.
| Pin | Type |
|---|---|
| VCC | Power |
| GND | Ground |
| SDASCL or SPI (MOSIMISOSCKCS) | I2C, SPI, Signal |
| 8x touch pads + LEDs | Signal |
One grouped connection is omitted from the graphic until individual pins are available.
I2C · SPI · Single data line · 3.3 – 5 V · Breakout
Confirm the data interface matches your host board.
Module pins: VCC, GND, SDA / SCL or SPI (MOSI/MISO/SCK/CS), 8x touch pads + LEDs. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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