Interactive poster

Using Arduino Project Guidance
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Hi all,

I'm brand new to this site & know nothing much about electronics and only a little bit more about coding.
What I do know is that I'm a senior secondary science teacher with a really tough crowd this semester & need to try something new and engaging.

I want the students to make an interactive poster that will play audio when parts of the poster are touched. There will be 5/6 different interactive elements, each with a different audio explanation.

So I need a list of kit I am going to need, here's what I've got so far:

Arduino (which one?)
capacitive sensors (any recomendations?)
Speakers
Conductive tape or wires?

Do I need anything else?
Where will the audio files be stored?
How will I power the thing? I'd like it to be as cord-free as possible.

Any help will be gratefully received!

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Something like this to play wave files from the SD card. Adafruit Wave Shield for Arduino Kit [v1.1] : ID 94 : $22.00 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits

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This one board will do everything you need. Not cheap but it will work and do what you want with the minimum of complications.

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Hi,
That's (TouchBoard) a really good solution, Mike. Thanks for finding that...

The "usual" solution includes the components of the Touch Board:
An Arduino (Like UNO),
an Audio Playback board like the Adafruit one,
and a capacitive touch module.

You could save a little money with DIY. And maybe learn more about Arduino.

Absmann, send me an email and I may be able to help out with a few things for your classroom.

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That's (TouchBoard) a really good solution, Mike. Thanks for finding that...

They did a kick starter a few years back. I was blown away by the quality of what they produced.

I met the guys at about 6 Maker shows and got to know them, they are a great enthusiastic bunch.

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Thank you so much for all your replies. I will check all this out right no. :slight_smile:

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