This is a piezoresistive force sensor by Tekscan. As you press harder, the sensor's resistance drops. When pressed firmly, the resistance shifts from infinite to around 300k. It's thin and flexible, but flexing it won't change the resistance. The resistance only changes when pressure is applied to the round area at the sensor's end. It can be used as a presence sensor (to detect someone standing), a weight sensor, or a pressure sensor for impact testing. It has an overall length of about 8.5 inches and comes with a 0.1 - inch spaced, reinforced, breadboard - friendly connector. This sensor comes in three types and can measure pressure from 0 to 100 pounds in the mega - ohm range. Included documents are the datasheet (ZFLEX A201 - 100), user manual, FlexiForce Pressure Sensor Quick Start Guide, FlexiForce Homepage, and Bildr Tutorial.
Using this Tekscan FlexiForce pressure sensor is quite simple. First, connect it to your device using the 0.1 - inch spaced, reinforced, breadboard - friendly connector. When you want to measure pressure, make sure to apply the pressure to the round area at the end of the sensor. You can use it to detect if someone is standing on it, measure weight, or conduct impact testing. As you increase the pressure, you'll notice the resistance change, which can be read by your connected device. For maintenance, keep it clean and dry. Avoid excessive bending as it might damage the sensor. Although flexing doesn't change the resistance, rough handling can cause problems. If you need more detailed information, refer to the included datasheet, user manual, and quick - start guide.
