This is a piezoresistive force sensor from Tekscan. It's super unique - the harder you press, the lower its resistance gets. When you press firmly, the resistance changes from infinite to around 300k. The sensor is thin and flexible, but its resistance only changes when pressure is applied to the round area at the end, not when it's just flexed. It can be used as a presence sensor to detect someone standing, a weight sensor, or for pressure testing in impact scenarios. It has an overall length of about 8.5 feet and comes with a 0.1 - foot spaced, reinforced, breadboard - friendly connector. There are three types of this sensor, and this one can measure pressure from 0 to 25 pounds. You'll also get useful documents like a datasheet (ZFLEX A201 - 25), a user manual, a quick - start guide, access to the FlexiForce homepage, and a Bildr tutorial.
Using this Tekscan FlexiForce pressure sensor is easy. First, identify the round area at the end of the sensor - this is where you need to apply pressure. Whether you're using it to sense someone standing on it, measure weight, or conduct impact testing, just press on this area. The sensor is connected via a breadboard - friendly connector. Make sure to connect it properly to your circuit. When handling the sensor, be gentle as it's thin and flexible. Avoid bending it too forcefully outside of normal use. For maintenance, keep it clean and dry. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or harsh chemicals. If you want to know more about its technical details, refer to the datasheet and user manual provided.
