Here is one I just built and I love it.?.
I will also use this in my classroom for ¡°build project¡± for my students.
Have fun!!!

Werner, WB6RAW
hi all,
I want to build an external capacitive touch keyer for use with my bitx40. I know that there is built in capability, but i want an external unit.
Im looking at :
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I think that's a good starting point but i was thinking of using a relay () and attiny85 dev board ( ).
Ultimately i my goal is to have a keyer that can be used with any radio. I'll strip out all code not needed and dont want the sidetone. Do i still need the transistor circuit? Cant i simply wire the paddles into the attiny85?Thoughts?
Suggestions?
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