{"product_id":"short-flex-sensor","title":"Short Flex Sensor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Flex Sensor changes resistance as it bends, making it ideal for motion sensing, wearable projects, robotics, and gesture-based interfaces where detecting flex or movement is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003cp\u003eThis sensor can detect flexing or bending in one direction. They were popularized by being used in the Nintendo PowerGlove as a gaming interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sensors are easy to use, they are basically resistors that change value based on how much they are flexed. If they're unflexed, the resistance is about \u003cstrong\u003e~25KΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e. When flexed all the way the resistance rises to \u003cstrong\u003e~100KΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e. They're pretty similar to FSRs so following this tutorial will get you started. You can use an analogue input on a micro-controller (with a pullup resistor) or a digital input with the use of a \u003cstrong\u003e0.1uF\u003c\/strong\u003e capacitor for RC timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom part of the sensor (where the pins are crimped on) is very delicate so make sure to have strain relief - such as clamping or gluing that part so as not to rip out the contacts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetects flexing or bending in one direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistance ranges from approximately 25kΩ when unflexed to 100kΩ when fully flexed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions as a variable resistor that changes value based on flex intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with analogue microcontroller inputs using a pull-up resistor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with digital inputs using a 0.1µF capacitor for RC timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires strain relief on the crimped pin connection to prevent contact damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally popularised by Nintendo PowerGlove gaming interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 77.57mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6.41mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 0.48mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.27g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Short Flex Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44930706112601,"sku":"ywx1789671603637","price":6.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/5289\/5833\/files\/short-flex-sensor_1.jpg?v=1789671607","url":"https:\/\/gymflexfit.shop\/products\/short-flex-sensor","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}