
Flex and Force Sensors
Flex and Force Sensors
Flex and Force Sensors come in a wide variety of sizes, so are can be used for a huge array of projects. The form of these flex and force sensors could be in solid strain gauges, load cells, flexible force-sensitive resistors, or Piezo vibration sensors.
Flex sensor is a kind of sensor which is used to measure the amount of defection otherwise bending. The designing of this sensor can be done by using materials like plastic and carbon. The carbon surface is arranged on a plastic strip as this strip is turned aside then the sensor’s resistance will be changed. Thus, it is also named a bend sensor. As its varying resistance can be directly proportional to the quantity of turn thus it can also be employed like a goniometer. As the sensor is flexed, the resistance across the sensor increases. The resistance of the flex sensor changes when the metal pads are on the outside of the bend (text on inside of bend).
FlexiForce force sensors can measure force between almost any two surfaces and are durable enough to stand up to most environments. Our force sensors are available off-the-shelf for prototyping or we can customize to meet your specific requirements. The sensor itself is thin and flexible, but the resistance does not change while being flexed. Resistance changes only when pressure is applied to the round area at the end of the sensor. Transversely to measure lower forces, apply a higher drive voltage, and increase the resistance of the feedback resistor.
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Load Cell Sensor - 50kg
Proto-PIC
£3.95Load Cell Sensor – 50kg We've sourced this high quality sensor as a lower cost variant to our Sparkfun 50Kg Load Sensor sourced part. The sensor can be used by itself, or as a team!: Full bridge measurement range of a sensor range: 50kg. Use...£3.95 -
Vibration Switch, Flat, PTH, Breadboard friendly
AdaFruit
£1.20Vibration Switch, Flat, PTH, Breadboard friendly This is a low-sensitivity, directional vibration-induced trigger switch. Inside is a very soft spring coiled around a long metal pin. When the switch is bumped from the side only, the spring...£1.20 -
Flex Sensor 4.5"
Sparkfun
£18.00Flex Sensor 4.5" A simple flex sensor 4.5" in length. As the sensor is flexed, the resistance across the sensor increases. Patented technology by Spectra Symbol - they claim these sensors were used in the original Nintendo Power Glove. I love the...£18.00 -
Piezo Vibration Sensor - Large Mass
Sparkfun
£6.12Piezo Vibration Sensor - Large Mass This basic piezo sensor from Measurement Specialties is often used for flex, touch, vibration, and shock measurements. A small AC and large voltage (up to +/-90V) is created when the film moves back and forth. A...£6.12 -
Piezo Vibration Sensor - Small Horizontal - MiniSense 100H
Sparkfun
£11.00Piezo Vibration Sensor - Small Horizontal - MiniSense 100H The Minisense 100 from Measurement Specialties is a low-cost cantilever-type vibration sensor loaded by a mass to offer high sensitivity at low frequencies. Useful for detecting vibration and...£11.00Qty in Cart: 0Price:£11.00Subtotal: -
SparkFun SEN-09199 Piezo Vibration Sensor - Small Vertical
Sparkfun
£11.00SparkFun SEN-09199 Piezo Vibration Sensor - Small VerticalThe Minisense 100 from Measurement Specialties is a low-cost cantilever-type vibration sensor loaded by a mass to offer high sensitivity at low frequencies. Useful for detecting vibration and...£11.00 -
Force Sensitive Resistor 12.7mm (0.5")
Sparkfun
£7.50Force Sensitive Resistor 13mm (0.5") This is a force sensitive resistor with a round, 13mm (0.5") diameter, sensing area. This FSR will vary its resistance depending on how much pressure is being applied to the sensing area. The harder the force, the...£7.50Qty in Cart: 0Price:£7.50Subtotal: -
Force Sensitive Resistor - Square (38 x 44.5mm)
Sparkfun
£12.00Force Sensitive Resistor - Square (38 x 44.5mm) This is a force sensitive resistor with a square, 44.5mm (1.75") x 38mm (1.5"), sensing area. This FSR will vary its resistance depending on how much pressure is being applied to the sensing area. The...£12.00 -
Force Sensitive Resistor - Small
Sparkfun
£6.31Force Sensitive Resistor - Small This is a small force sensitive resistor. It has a 4mm (0.16" ) diameter active sensing area.This FSR from Interlink Electronics will vary its resistance depending on how much pressure is being applied to the...£6.31 -
SparkFun SEN-10221 Liquid Level Sensor
Sparkfun
£41.18SparkFun SEN-10221 Liquid Level SensorThe eTape Liquid Level Sensor from Milone Technologies is a great way to measure the level of a liquid. It has a resistive output that varies with the level of the fluid. It does away with clunky mechanical floats,...£41.18 -
Flex Sensor 2.2" (SEN-10264)
Sparkfun
£12.00Flex Sensor 2.2" - SparkFun SEN-10264 A simple flex sensor 2.2" in length. As the sensor is flexed, the resistance across the sensor increases. Patented technology by Spectra Symbol - they claim these sensors were used in the original Nintendo Power...£12.00 -
Tilt Ball Switch Sensor - AT407
Sparkfun
£1.80Tilt Ball Switch Sensor - AT407 This AT407 tilt switch can easily be used to detect orientation. Inside the body of this device are a pair of balls that make contact with the pins when the case is upright. Tilt the case over and the balls will no longer...£1.80