Force Click - MikroElektronika Force Sensing
Force click is a mikroBUS™ add-on board with circuitry for implementing Interlink Electronics’ Force Sensing Resistors into your projects (with a single zone force sensing resistor included with the click). The Force Sensing Resistor is a thin sensor made of two membranes that are separated by a spacer around the edges. When pressed, the gap between two membranes gets closed. This shorts the two membranes together, with a resistance that is proportional to applied force. The outputted analog voltage is thus a measure of force applied. The force sensitivity range is from about 0.2N to 20N (although it depends on the implementation). Force click communicates with the target MCU through the mikroBUS™ AN pin. It is designed to use either a 3.3V or 5V power supply.
Specifications
| Type |
Force |
| Applications |
Simple to implement force (pressure) measurement (when squeezed). Not recommended if high-accuracy is required |
| On-board modules |
Force Sensing Resistors |
| Key Features |
Screw terminals for Force Sensing Resistor, Analog output |
| Key Benefits |
Force Sensing Resistor included in packaging |
| Interface |
Analog |
| Input Voltage |
3.3V or 5V |
| Compatibility |
mikroBUS |
| Click board size |
S (28.6 x 25.4 mm) |
