Re: How do you build a touch lamp?

Greetings:
I suggest that you obtain the touch/Contact switch kit offered by
Amazon Electronics. The kit is well worth the $9.95 price.
Purchasing the individual components would be considerably more
expensive. You can also purchase a power supply kit for your touch switch.
I often by kits of this sort and them modify them for
my specific projects. You will find that Amazon Electronics has a large
selection of circuits and kits available.

On the following Amazon Electronics web site, search for
SWITCHES and then click on KITS CONTROLLERS

http://electronics123.com/amazon/

The following text is copied from the Amazon Electronics web site:

Touch / Contact Switch (F) (picture)
Both types of switches are built onto the one PCB so you can
see and explore how each type works. A battery can power the
touch switch (2 contacts) but a power supply (like CPS4) must
be used for the touch plate (1 terminal) to work. High quality
12V relay rated at switching 240V/3A supplied. Uses 14011 IC.
Order Code: CPS10 Price $9.55

Best regards, Your Mad Scientist
Adrian Popa