FlexiForce Sensor Demo Kit

This will allow you to demonstrate the resistive nature of the sensor with a resistor/capacitor discharge-time measurement circuit; no correlations to weight are made. The resistance of the FlexiForce sensor is proportional to weight. The sensor included in the kit has a resolution of ≈ 1.6lbs. The active sensing area is a .375" diameter circle at the end of the sensor. The conductive leads are easy to connect to a breadboard or through-hole area. The Flexiforce has an ideal output for A/D conversion - 0 V is no force and 4.2 V is 25 lbs. The RCTIME command may be used with a LOOKUP table or calibration formula to execute some math to make the output useful.

This ultra-thin (0.008 in.) flexible printed circuit can be easily integrated into force measurement applications.
 

With the Flexiforce Sensor Kit, you can: 

• Detect and measure a relative change in force or applied load.
• Detect and measure the rate of change in force.
• Identify force thresholds and trigger appropriate action.
• Detect contact and/or touch.
   

Key Features:

• 25 lbs load capacity.
• Versatile small size.
• Configurable accuracy.
• Easy programming.
   

Application Ideas:

• Touch Pads (i.e. VR Gloves, Joysticks).
• Alarm Systems.
• Airbag Force.
• Aerospace.
• Horn Press.
• Robotic Grip Force.
• Compression Moldings.
   

Details:

• Power requirements: 5 VDC.
• Communication: Sensing area .375 in (9.53 mm) diameter.
• Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.55 x .005 in (203 x 9.53 x .127 mm).
• Operating temp range: +15 to +140 °F (-9 to +60 °C).