Phidgets releases the 1120 - FlexiForce Adapter

“Phidgets users have been using our voltage divider to interface the FlexiForce sensors. While it does work, it was not a very elegant solutions and it did have some reliability problems. ” says Chester Fitchett, CEO of Phidgets. We decided to do it properly and we now offer an elegant, easy to use solution. adds Chester.

“This new product reaffirms our commitment to come up with products that make it easy for programmers to interface with a wide range of sensors without having to use a soldering iron or dig deep into technical specifications ” says Bernard Rousseau, Director of Marketing.

Like all Phidgets sensors and adapters, the FlexiForce Adapter connects to one of the analog inputs on the 1018 - PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8.

The FlexiForce sensor is an ultra-thin and flexible printed circuit, which can be easily integrated into most applications. With its paper-thin construction, flexibility and force measurement ability, the FlexiForce force sensor can measure force between almost any two surfaces and is durable enough to stand up to most environments.

We have also added three models of Tekscan's 8 FlexiForce sensors to our product line to cover the following force ranges: 0-1lb., 0-25lb., and 0-100lb.