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Electronics => Electronics => Topic started by: coldkilla on October 29, 2008, 09:46:18 AM

Title: weighing objects
Post by: coldkilla on October 29, 2008, 09:46:18 AM

I'm new to building robots, is there any way to implement a weight scale or something that could weight an object and differ what it does with the object based on the weight? i was looking at load cells but not sure if those are the best route to go.

Title: Re: weighing objects
Post by: 555 timer chip guy on October 29, 2008, 10:20:42 AM

Try a Flex / Force sensor you would need to interface it with some other hardwar but is should work.

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/categories.php?c=143

Title: Re: weighing objects
Post by: Admin on October 30, 2008, 11:05:09 PM

I would rate this as a great beginner level project, you shouldn't have too many problems.

Phidget force sensor:
http://www.hvwtech.com/products_view.asp?ProductID=143