A simple flex sensor 4.5″ in length. As the sensor is flexed, the resistance across the sensor increases. The resistance of the flex sensor changes when the metal pads are on the outside of the bend (text on inside of bend).Connector is 0.1″ spaced and bread board friendly.

FEATURES:

1. Angle Displacement Measurement
2. Bends and Flexes physically with motion device
3. Simple Construction
4. Low Profile
5. Life Cycle: >1 million -Height: 0.43mm (0.017″)
6. Flat Resistance: 10K Ohms -Resistance Tolerance: ±30%
7. Bend Resistance Range: 60K to 110K Ohms

PIN CONFIGURATION:

HOW TO USE:

APPLICATIONS:

1. Robotics
2. Gaming (Virtual Motion)
3. Medical Devices
4. Computer Peripherals
5. Musical Instruments
6. Physical Therapy

RELATED DOCUMENTS:

1. Sparkfun Flex Sensor 4.5″Datasheet.
2. Sparkfun Flex Sensor 4.5″Tutorial.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

1. 1 X Sparkfun Flex Sensor 4.5″