FORCE-SENSING RESISTOR (FSR)

Description

This FSR (Force Sensing Resistor) will vary its resistance depending on how much pressure is being applied to the sensing area. A 2.54 mm male pinheader is provided making it easy to use on bread boards.

This product is a replacement of: VMA334

Features

• Piezoresistive Principle: The FSR operates on the piezoresistive principle, ensuring precise and reliable pressure change measurements. This makes it ideal for applications where precision is essential.
• Easy Integration: The resistor is designed with a convenient 2.54 mm male connector, making it easy to connect to breadboards and other electronic circuits. This makes it ideal for prototyping and DIY projects.
• Versatile applications: This module is versatile and suitable for various applications, from automation, home automation and robotics to environmental and industrial monitoring.
• STEM project: Develop and improve your STEM skills and acquire the knowledge, skills and experience needed to face the technological challenges of the future with this educational kit. This educational kit will trigger a number of processes such as problem-solving, investigative and creative thinking.
• Made in Belgium: Whadda is a unique brand from Belgium’s Velleman Group that offers DIY projects for hobbyists or makers who want to immerse themselves in electronics, programming and mechanics.

Specifications

• Technical data:
  • Specifications: <ul> <li>sensor type: single point</li> <li>shape of sensitive area: round</li> <li>diameter of sensitive area: 10 mm (+/- 1 mm )</li> <li>total lenght: 39 mm</li> <li>sensor thickness: 0.2 mm</li> <li>material: polyester</li> <li>range: 100 g to 1 kg</li> <li>terminal: male pinheader step 2.54 mm</li> <li>principle: piezo resistive</li> <li>service life: > 500.000 times</li> <li>operating temperature: -25C to 90C</li> </ul>
• Operational properties:
  • Instruction manual languages: English
  • Coding skill level: 1
  • Electronics skill level: 2
  • Mechanics skill level: 2
  • Soldering skill level: none
• Product basic info:
  • Colour unit: Transparent
  • Depth unit: 3.5 cm
  • Height unit: 15.5 cm
  • Width unit: 7.5 cm
  • Weight unit: 50 g