Caio designed this switch, and the Zinc Duck is his. We considered what the duck could represent as a higher concept or any other meaning we wanted to give it. However, we both realized we wanted to use the Duck as our unique switch purely for comical value.
The switch's function is quite simple. It is a basic circuit powered by the Circuit Playground with a 3.3 Volt power out that connects to a 100 Ohm resistor, the metal plate that came with the breadboard, and the zinc duck. When the duck is placed upon the strip, the circuit is connected, and power moves into the LED.
After all, a solid, at least one pound of zinc duck is inherently quite humorous. You could ask yourself, why someone would own a solid zinc duck, but the answer is not as fun as the application and the sense of personality that this particular switch offers compared to a typical soda or soup can. It is a uniquely personal artifact that gives the switch charm and a lingering personality.
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