There are plenty of non-smart appliances out there that work perfectly well and have no need for a replacement. But what if you could make them smart for a relatively cheap price? One slightly ...

Low-current, momentary action pushbutton switches, such as PCB-mount ‘tactile’ types, are cheap, and available in an abundance of different styles. Latching types, on the other hand, are often larger, ...

These vintage push-button light switches look extremely satisfying to use. If I had them in my home there would be a little problem for the people I live with. The lights would constantly be ...

An outstanding number of things most people take for granted present enormous hurdles for people with physical disabilities, including interaction with computers and other digital resources. Assistive ...

A previous Design Idea outlined a relatively simple circuit in which a momentary pushbutton could be made to function like a latching, mechanical switch. The article generated a good deal of reader ...