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		that_jojo on Aug 6, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Turning a MacBook into a Touchscreen with $1 of Ha... Even then, isn't the 'capacitive sensor' just a conductive coating on the glass?

joezydeco on Aug 6, 2019 [–]

It's a conductive coating, but applied in an intricate pattern and connected to the controller with some very delicate connectors or anisotropic conductive film.

The bonding process adds a bit more cost.

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