I made a stylish and cool remote control! Macnica

I wanted a touch remote control like this!

Can you make a remote control (switch) like this?

・ Fashionable and cool! obsessed with design Remote control (switch)
・ Embedded type that can withstand wetness Remote control (switch)
・ with originality Remote control (switch), etc.

Mr. K from Macnica recently renovated his entire house, and is very satisfied with the design of his room and furniture, but as someone who pays attention to detail, he also wanted to make the remote control (switch) he uses every day stylish and smart!
So, this time I would like to talk about the "Stylish Remote Control (Switch)" that Mr. K experimented with and made.

Conventional remote controls (switches) are usually black, white, silver, or other colors, and the switch is usually attached to a case with a familiar material or shape.
First, I wanted to change its appearance.

To make such a remote control (switch)...

By combining "infrared learning remote control" + "electrostatic touch sheet", covers of various materials can be attached on the electrostatic touch sheet, and the learning remote control can be operated by touching from the top of the cover. is possible. By applying this technology, it is possible to embed an electrostatic touch sheet under various materials, making it possible to create original remote controls (switches).
Mr. K, who wanted to make a smart remote control (switch) that matches the interior of his house, what was the result of the experiment?

Greater flexibility in materials and designs!

■ What you can do with the "electrostatic touch sheet" + "learning type infrared remote control" that Mr. K used this time
・It is possible to control various home appliances and digital devices such as "TV", "fan", "DVD player" which are usually controlled by remote control.
・Material-free: Touch switches can be made of various materials such as gypsum board, glass, marble, and wood.
・Embedded remote control can be realized in various places
・Electrostatic sensitivity can be adjusted according to the material

Example of combining an infrared learning remote control and an electrostatic touch sheet

You can attach a cover of various materials like this! The width of the design spreads remarkably.

1. I made a "marble" remote control. Check out the video of the experiment! Gorgeous (0'44")

2. I made a "transparent acrylic" remote control. Check out the video of the experiment! Fashionable (0'27")

3. I made a "wood" remote control. Check out the video of the experiment! Japanese Style (0'42")

Use your own ideas to turn curved surfaces into touch remote controls!

By using a capacitive touch sensor sheet, it is also possible to "support curved surfaces" with a flexible substrate!
The picture below is an example of a "curved surface compatible remote control". By pasting an electrostatic touch sheet along the curved surface (inner surface) of a PET bottle, a "curved remote control" that touches the surface of the PET bottle has been created!
In other words, if you embed an electrostatic touch sheet in various things, you can transform it into a completely new and unique touch remote control!

4. I made a "curved surface" remote control. Check out the video of the experiment! I've never seen a remote like this before (1'09")

For embedded type curved surface touch remote control

Would you like to create new value with free ideas?

Mr. K introduced how to make a remote control that is particular about design. What do you think?
This time, we introduced that by applying an ultra-thin and flexible capacitive touch sensor, it is possible to create switches with various ideas regardless of materials and curved surfaces. In order to realize the idea of "I want to make this kind of thing", it is possible to create products with new value by combining "manufacturing know-how" with "devising materials and parts" like this time.

What "manufacturing consulting" can support

At Macnica, we can help you create a system from scratch that creates new value from these ideas. We will respond flexibly to customer issues and requests.

Which "components" and what "techniques" are best to use? From parts selection to mass production support, we will make proposals according to the customer's goals and situations. If you have any problems or requests, please feel free to contact us.

For more information on Macnica "Manufacturing Consulting" service, click here.