Using MacBook's trackpad as digital weighing scale
9 months ago
- #macOS
- #DIY
- #Tech
- TrackWeight is a macOS app that turns your MacBook's Force Touch trackpad into a digital scale.
- Requires finger contact to detect capacitance and provide pressure readings for weight measurement.
- Uses the Open Multi-Touch Support library for low-level trackpad access.
- Validated accuracy by comparing with conventional digital scales.
- Works on macOS 13.0+ and requires a MacBook with a Force Touch trackpad (2015 or newer).
- App Sandbox must be disabled for trackpad access.
- Built with SwiftUI, Combine, and Open Multi-Touch Support library.
- Experimental/educational use only; not for critical measurements.