Desert Bunker

Homebrew Multi-Touch Pad

This is my crappy version of those $10k touch screens that allow multiple inputs. The software I used was TouchLib, and I followed several tutorials from Instructables.com. A big thanks goes out to cerupcat for this ingenious yet cheap and simple implementation.

    Parts needed:

  • A webcam with high FPS.
  • A small to medium size box.
  • A piece of blank paper.
  • A sturdy piece of flat and clear material.
  • Scotch tape.
  • Soft, even, and non-directional lighting (make sure you have multiple light sources to prevent hard shadows.)


Adding pictures and instructions soon.

Here’s the tutorials: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Cheap-Multitouch-Pad/ and http://ssandler.wordpress.com/mtmini/

Here’s where to get TouchLib: http://nuigroup.com/touchlib/downloads/

If you need any assistance with creating your own multi-touch pad, leave me a comment, go to the TouchLib forums, or post a topic in the DesertBunker forums. If I have time and encouragement, I’ll make a step-by-step tutorial on crafting your own pad.


Categorised as: Hardware, Multitouch, Videos


One Comment

  1. whitenigga says:

    i see potential in this

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