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flex sensor or bend resistive

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 A flex sensor or bend resistive sensor

• is a sensor that measures the amount of 

deflection or bending. Usually, the sensor is
stuck to the surface, and resistance of sensor
element is varied by bending the surface.
•  Since the resistance is directly proportional to
the amount of bend it is used as goniometer,
and often called flexible potentiometer.
• A goniometer is an instrument that either
measures an angle or allows an object to be
rotated to a precise angular position.
A flex sensor or bend resistive sensor
 How does a flex sensor work?
• The flex sensor you linked to uses flexible
conductive ink printed on flexible base
forming a resistor. It works when bent with
the ink on the outside of the curve. When
bent, the conductive layer is stretched and
thus extends, resulting in reduced cross
section (imagine stretching a rubber band)
 What is the output of flex sensor?
• The Flex Sensor is a unique component that
changes resistance when bent. An
unflexed sensor has a nominal resistance of
10,000 ohms (10 K). As the flex sensor is bent
the resistance gradually increases. When
the sensor is bent at 90 degress its resistance
will range between 30-40 K ohms.
 What is a flex sensor used for?
• A flex sensor or bend sensor is a sensor that measures
the amount of deflection or bending. Usually,
the sensor is stuck to the surface, and resistance
of sensor element is varied by bending the surface.
• Flex sensors are common in different technological
products, such as automotive and industrial controls,
computer peripherals, joysticks, and measuring devices.
These are also present in fitness products, musical
instruments, and assistive technology systems of
modern vehicles.
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