K kk6pr New Member Nov 30, 2008 #1 I'm starting a PIC microcontroller project to measure: 1) the force that a speedbag is hit (pounds); 2) the speed (beats per minute); and perhaps drive some leds for the strobe effects. I've been looking at this piezoresistive force sensor: SparkFun Electronics - Flexiforce Pressure Sensor - 100lbs. Anyone familure with this sensor? Would it be able to cope with repetitive pounding from a leather covered speedbag, and provide accurate readings? (I've sent an email to the company that makes them, but haven't received a response.)
I'm starting a PIC microcontroller project to measure: 1) the force that a speedbag is hit (pounds); 2) the speed (beats per minute); and perhaps drive some leds for the strobe effects. I've been looking at this piezoresistive force sensor: SparkFun Electronics - Flexiforce Pressure Sensor - 100lbs. Anyone familure with this sensor? Would it be able to cope with repetitive pounding from a leather covered speedbag, and provide accurate readings? (I've sent an email to the company that makes them, but haven't received a response.)
H humanhuman New Member Sep 1, 2010 #2 Your post is very old, but I have great familiarity with these sensors. They are indeed very rugged and can handle lots of roughhousing. They perform well when embedded in elastomers, too.
Your post is very old, but I have great familiarity with these sensors. They are indeed very rugged and can handle lots of roughhousing. They perform well when embedded in elastomers, too.