A soft touch switch is illustrated in this project which can set the device ON by pushing once and set the device OFF by pushing again. The operation of the switch is done by lathing a relay to ON ...

In the last ten years, the off switch has seen something of a decline, being replaced by its trendier sibling, the standby button. But we miss good old offy -- his sturdy construction and good humour ...

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