Flex Sensor Hookup Guide

Contributors:

jimblom,

bboyho

Resources and Going Further

Looking for more flex sensor related documentation? Here are a few sources you may want to consult:

Looking to add the flex sensor to an e-textiles/wearable project? Try using the Qwiic flex glove controller that includes the 4.5" flex sensor.

Is your finger bent? Is your finger straight? The Qwiic Flex Glove controller board will answer this age old question for you with the flex sensor!

Need some project inspiration? Want to check out some similar analog sensors? Check out some of these related tutorials:

A tutorial defining what a load cell is and how to use one.

We can use the parts and concepts in the SparkFun Invetor's Kit to make a primitive keyboard instrument.

An overview of each component in the SparkFun Sensor Kit, plus links to tutorials and other resources you'll need to hook them up.

How to hook a force-sensitive resistor up to an Arduino to measure pressure variances.

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