Russell stated :

> I have heard of
> instances (urban legends?) where pressing on the top of the case has
> caused an internal processor to expire.

A new design I'm working on incorporates a bare piezo element and
uses a shape molded into the housing as a sound chamber.  The piezo
is sandwiched between the housing and a couple of small springs
soldered to the copper side of the board for contacts.  Thanks for
the warning - I'm going to specify a lot of support right around the
piezo to prevent zapping my PIC.


> Alternatively,
> hold onto the business end of a gas lighting wand or a piezo
> gas lighter (ouch :-( ) - these, of course, are mechanically
> optimised for that application.

Don't try this at home.

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