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Flexi Force

ManuelManuel Posts: 105
edited 2005-08-16 19:23 in BASIC Stamp
Hello, does anyone know i can meassure more than 100 lbs force with the flexiforce or know about something similar and as cheap as the flexifore?

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Best Regards

Manuel C. Reinhard

Comments

  • Paul BakerPaul Baker Posts: 6,351
    edited 2005-08-16 18:41
    No, the flexiforce sensor cannot measure more than 100 lbs of force. I seem to remember pressure sensors adapted for weight (force), but a quick look didn't turn up any. You may want to consider salvaging a sensor from a digital scale.

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  • YanroyYanroy Posts: 96
    edited 2005-08-16 19:16
    Try looking up load cells... I use a few at work in the 100lb range.· I don't know what the pricetag is like.
  • Tom WalkerTom Walker Posts: 509
    edited 2005-08-16 19:23
    And depending on your needs, a simple mechanical interface may do the job. Think of a lever in reverse....

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