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Long Flex/Bend sensor

Long Flex/Bend sensor

Brand:adafruit
Product Code:ADA182
Availability:10
Price: RM115.00
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  • DESCRIPTION

This sensor can detect bending in one direction. They were popularized by being used in the Nintendo PowerGlove as a gaming interface.

These sensors are easy to use, they are basically resistors that change value based on how much their flexed. If they're unflexed, the resistance is about ~10KΩ. When flexed all the way the resistance rises to ~20KΩ. They're pretty similar to FSRs so following this tutorial will get you started. You can use an analog input on a microcontroller (with a pullup resistor) or a digital input with the use of a 0.1uF capacitor for RC timing.

The bottom part of the sensor (where the pins are crimped on) is very delicate so make sure to have strain relief - such as clamping or gluing that part so as not to rip out the contacts!

  • TECHNICAL DETAILS

 

Dimensions:

·         Length: 112.5mm/4.4in

·         Width: 6.38mm/0.25in

·         Thickness: 0.5mm/0.2in

·         Weight: 0.5g/0.017g