Flexible Thin-Film Pressure Sensor for STEM Learning & Scientific Exploration: Ideal for classroom experiments, force analysis, and interactive education.
The Gravity: Thin-film Pressure Sensor detects pressure by the deformation of a flexible film. As pressure increases, the film deforms, resulting in larger analog output values, whilst lower pressure produces lower output. This sensor is a wonderful educational tool for hands-on practice with pressure measuring fundamentals. The detection range is 20g–6kg. It is frequently used in school science and engineering classes, as well as in do-it-yourself projects, giving students and instructors an easy way to comprehend and demonstrate pressure sensing technology. The sensor connects simply to Arduino and micro:bit devices.
Simple, Plug-and-Play Design
The thin-film pressure sensor is designed for ease of use, with no sophisticated setup or calibration required, making it suitable for beginners. It is compatible with Arduino, micro:bit, and Unihiker and operates within a voltage range of 3.3V to 5V. Its analog output makes it easy to incorporate into a variety of projects, ensuring a simple setup process.
Versatile Pressure Detection
The Gravity: Thin-film Pressure Sensor has a large lateral pressure range and can detect forces ranging from 20g to 6kg, making it perfect for a variety of hands-on experiments. The small sensor element, which is only 0.4mm thick, provides short response times, allowing for immediate detection and measurement of applied pressure, which is very beneficial in real-time experiments and demonstrations.
Comprehensive Tutorials for Popular Development Boards
To aid learning, the thin-film pressure sensor includes thorough instructions for popular development platforms used in education.
- micro:bit Tutorial
- Arduino Tutorial
- Unihiker Tutorial
These step-by-step instructions make sensor integration in classroom projects easier, allowing students and instructors to experiment fast, even with little prior experience.
Educational Applications: Enhancing STEM Learning
This sensor is extremely useful in science and engineering courses that expose students to the concepts of force and pressure. It allows educators to graphically show how pressure sensors function, making abstract topics more concrete. It can be used in physics experiments to determine weight, show load distribution, and investigate the behavior of various materials under pressure.
In engineering classes, students can use the sensor to create rudimentary systems that incorporate sensor feedback, such as robotic arms or pressure-sensitive switches. This hands-on approach reinforces academic understanding with actual practice.
Applications:
- Physics course
- Engineering course
- Maker Education
- Scientific Experiments
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