Flexiforce Pressure Sensor - 1lb

This Flexiforce pressure sensor is a piezoresistive force - sensing device. It's super cool! The harder you press on it, the lower its resistance gets. When you press lightly, the resistance changes from infinite to about 300k. The sensor is thin and flexible, but its resistance doesn't change when you flex it. Resistance only changes when pressure is applied to the round area at the end of the sensor. It can be used as a presence sensor (to detect someone standing), a weight sensor, or a pressure sensor for impact testing. The sensor has an overall length of about 8.5'. It comes with a 0.1' spaced, reinforced, breadboard - friendly connector. There are three types of this sensor, and this one can detect pressure from 0 to 1lb. Applications include detecting and measuring relative changes in force or applied load, detecting and measuring the rate of change in force, identifying force thresholds to trigger actions, and detecting contact or touch. Specifications: It offers great flexibility, has a response time of less than 5 ms, a 0 - 1lb (4.4 N) detection range, a 3 - pin male square - pin connector, a sensing area with a 9.53mm (0.38') diameter, a maximum working current of 2.5mA, and its size is 216x14mm (8.50x0.55'). Documents available are the datasheet, user manual, and Flexiforce homepage. The shipping list includes one Flexiforce Pressure Sensor - 1lb.

Using this Flexiforce pressure sensor is easy. First, connect it to your circuit using the 3 - pin male square - pin connector that comes with it. It's breadboard - friendly, so you can easily integrate it into your projects. To use it as a presence sensor, place it where you want to detect someone standing. When a person steps on the sensor's round pressure - sensitive area, the resistance will change, and you can measure this change to detect their presence. For weight or impact testing, apply the force you want to measure to the round area. Remember, the sensor's resistance only changes when pressure is applied to this round area, not when you flex the sensor. When handling the sensor, be gentle as it's thin and flexible. Avoid applying excessive force that could damage it. To maintain the sensor, keep it clean and dry. If it gets dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe it. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or moisture as this can affect its performance. Refer to the datasheet and user manual for more detailed information and troubleshooting.