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-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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Code: SKU-004849
This straight bar load cell (sometimes called a strain gauge) can translate up to 100g of pressure (force) into an electrical signal. More Details...
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Code: SKU-004850
This straight bar load cell (sometimes called a strain gauge) can translate up to 500g of pressure (force) into an electrical signal. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000350
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 simple resistor should get the voltage down to ADC levels. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000351
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 'tap' inputs from a user. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000228
These are very thin variable potentiometers. By pressing down on various parts of the strip the resistance linearly changes from 100Ohms to 10 000Ohms allowing the user to very accurately calculate the relative position on the strip. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000230
These are very thin variable potentiometers. By pressing down on various parts of the strip the resistance linearly changes from 100Ohms to 10 000Ohms allowing the user to very accurately calculate the relative position on the strip. More Details...
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