{"product_id":"short-flex-sensor","title":"Short Flex Sensor","description":"\u003cdiv data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-page-id=\"OkXxdccvjoMvvLxp7xolWue3gAc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-UGvedC7NtowiY5xoEFXlo8IvgKO\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GsKzdwInOo5yAYxVZhblXI0ig4e\"\u003eThis simple, short flex sensor, \u003cstrong\u003e2.2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in length, can detect flexing or bending in one direction. They were popularized by being used in the Nintendo PowerGlove as a gaming interface.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JBPldZH2voH5GYxq6JWlEPBgg2b\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ut8wdMWfXoGZhhx6r2LlWymKg55\"\u003eThese sensors are easy to use; they are basically resistors that change value based on how much they are flexed. If they're unflexed, the resistance is about ~25KΩ. When flexed all the way, the resistance rises to ~100KΩ. 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 resistance of the sensor changes when the metal pads are on the outside of the bend (text on the inside of the bend).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OMQ5dUgt7ouyyEx7VWVlgrqxgVf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HvyBdjMdyoOu8QxfEu0lRaoBgvi\"\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KGV4dR1J2omn2vxGYRAlWMBtg5g\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SzJ3dz2T7oOWiKxj0dslulULghc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please refrain from flexing or straining this sensor at the base. The usable range of the sensor can be flexed without a problem, but care should be taken to minimize flexing outside of the usable range. For best results, securely mount the base and bottom portion and only allow the actual sensor to flex.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-LsZOde4nqoaQlCx9IbWllv3tgig\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-LsZOde4nqoaQlCx9IbWllv3tgig\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngle Displacement Measurement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBends and Flexes physically with the motion device\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple Construction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-PFH3dHRhtoQNtWxsJOVluHuzgxb\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-PFH3dHRhtoQNtWxsJOVluHuzgxb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AXtgdH1ppoxZUoxyITzlgJL6gJe\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat Resistance: \u003c\/strong\u003e25K Ohms\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AtrZdzpEbozlNhx4jaslqGrKgWc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistance Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±30%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CtnsdiyUgoB9bUxR5p3l2d4BgLg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBend Resistance Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45K to 125K Ohms (depending on bend radius)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UG02dmaanoiqe8xvVpAlJuY8gDd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.50 Watts continuous; 1 Watt Peak\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UqKldOTyxog9KzxEgXslqcy8gJe\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026gt;1 million\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BdIJdD2NVoryiHxNMWDlc9UVgdm\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -35°C to +80°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-TyaydlsdnodIIWx2smDlklrNgLg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-TyaydlsdnodIIWx2smDlklrNgLg\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WonJdhRShonKPXx4E4tl5HavgRh\"\u003eRobotics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gq3udfraBoQGXvxTFRWli2gAgOc\"\u003eGaming (Virtual Motion)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RL43dy6fvowzRLxwyJ0lGHyEgNg\"\u003eMedical Devices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MDNMdWZC3or6texQvkbl2J3dg3e\"\u003eComputer Peripherals\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HnjDdLbBpoL3QWxSejVlYgvwgXe\"\u003eMusical Instruments\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PMyndIMKmolP0rxxPY4l15Clg0c\"\u003ePhysical Therapy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-UqjydMcK7oIZEbxKeKhlyTJYg9b\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-UqjydMcK7oIZEbxKeKhlyTJYg9b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DFLGdL1mRoyUQUxj56slhoMYg1d\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/datasheets\/Sensors\/ForceFlex\/FLEX%20SENSOR%20DATA%20SHEET%202014.pdf\" data-lark-is-custom=\"true\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OizydaWr5o8XbVxRimflPdyQgwb\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/physcomp\/sensors\/Reports\/Flex\" data-lark-is-custom=\"true\"\u003eITP Sensor Workshop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CyFjd00hAoVxGPx5reClx2J6gAA\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/270\" data-lark-is-custom=\"true\"\u003eQuickstart Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Of5OdUssXowWsuxzsIulWCwQgsM\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bildr.org\/2012\/11\/flex-sensor-arduino\/\" data-lark-is-custom=\"true\"\u003eBildr Tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Others","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57041720017222,"sku":"MLE00497","price":10.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/9102\/0102\/files\/MLE00497.jpg?v=1785412591","url":"https:\/\/luckpolly.com\/products\/short-flex-sensor","provider":"luck Polly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}