Load cells, flex sensors and related force‑sensing elements turn mechanical pressure, bending or vibration into measurable electrical signals. Straight‑bar and disc‑type load cells provide high‑resolution resistance changes for weight‑tracking or structural‑monitoring tasks, while S‑type designs accommodate off‑centre loads. Thin piezoresistive pressure pads and flexible flex strips give a compact way to detect touch, grip or joint movement, with resistance rising as the element bends. Large‑area piezo films generate voltage spikes from vibration or shock, useful for impact detection. SoftPot membrane potentiometers offer a linear resistance gradient across a long, flat strip, enabling precise position sensing. Most of these devices output a raw resistance or voltage that can be conditioned with simple amplifiers or ADC interfaces, making them straightforward to integrate into microcontroller‑based robotics, automation and interactive projects.
Code: SKU-000633
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 Glove. I love the Nintendo Power Glove. More Details...
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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 Nintendo Power Glove. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000232
This is a piezoresistive force sensor from Tekscan. The harder you press the lower the sensor's resistance. Pressing hard the resistance changes from infinite to ~300k. The sensor itself is thin and flexible but the resistance does not change while being flexed. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000237
This is a piezoresistive force sensor from Tekscan. The harder you press the lower the sensor's resistance. Pressing lightly the resistance changes from infinite to ~300k. The sensor itself is thin and flexible but the resistance does not change while being flexed. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000924
This is a piezoresistive force sensor from Tekscan. The harder you press the lower the sensor's resistance. Pressing hard the resistance changes from infinite to ~50k. The sensor itself is thin and flexible but the resistance does not change while being flexed. More Details...
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Code: SEN-10042
This very long force sensitive resistor - over 2 feet - has a sensing area of 0.25x24". More Details...
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Code: SKU-002148
This straight bar load cell (sometimes called a strain gauge) can translate up to 10kg of pressure (force) into an electrical signal. Each load cell is able to measure the electrical resistance that changes in response to and proportional of the strain (e.g. pressure or force) applied to the bar. More Details...
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Code: SKU-010060
This straight bar load cell (sometimes called a strain gauge) can translate up to 10kg of pressure (force) into an electrical signal. More Details...
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This disc load cell (sometimes called a strain gauge) can translate up to a whopping 200kg of pressure (force) into an electrical signal. Each load cell is able to measure the electrical resistance that changes in response to and proportional of the strain (e.g. More Details...
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Code: SKU-004151
This S-Type load cell (sometimes called a strain gauge) can translate up to 200kg of pressure (force) into an electrical signal. Each load cell is able to measure the electrical resistance that changes in response and proportion to the strain (e.g. pressure or force) applied to the form. More Details...
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