> >
> >I'm not an Electronics expert so forgive me if I don't use the proper
> >terminology.
> >I need something to indicate (not measure) a change force(weight), from
> >about 1 lb. to about 20 or 30 pounds, but it must be able to handle a
couple
>hundred pounds without getting wrecked. Something that switches on or
> >varies in resistance. It needs to be smaller than a penny and paper
thin,
>and inexpensive.
> >
> >I found something at the following web site that would work, that can
> >actually be used for measuring force, but it's more than I need, and at
$15.
>it's way to expensive, especially for a production product.
> >
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> >Please post reply. Thanks!
> >
>
> I have a simple-minded piece of *thin* PCB-like material that will
> light an NE-2 when flexed:
>
> AMP Flexible Film Sensors
> P.O. Box 799
> Valley Forge, PA 19482
> (215)666-3500
>
> However it is my understanding that someone bought them out a number
> of years ago, so you may need to do some surfing.
>
> ...Jim Thompson
> --
> | James E.Thompson, P.E. | mens |
> | Analog Innovations, Inc. | et |
> | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus |
> | Phoenix, Arizona Voice:(480)460-2350 | |
> | E-mail Address at Website Fax:(480)460-2142 | Brass Rat |
> |
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>
> I love to cook with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food.
I think they are now Measurement Specialties Inc. Here's the web site.
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Don Cleveland