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This S-Type load cell (sometimes called a strain gauge) can translate up to 200kg of pressure (force) into an electrical signal. Each load cell is able to measure…
Read moreHi There, I’m looking to purchase the “Load Cell - 200kg, S-Type (TAS501)” and I wanted to know whatelse I need to buy to connect it to my arduino? I can do the basics with arduino but I haven’t work with load cells before. Just trying to read values from the load cell when I weight is placed on top of it
Hey there, @Arthur110398, and welcome to the forum.
Not a problem, load cells are relatively easy to set up.
What you’ll need first is a Load Cell Amplifier to amplify the electrical signal into the digital signal the Arduino reads like the one below. Some soldering will be required to assemble it.:
From there, connecting it to the Arduino and flashing the code is pretty simple. Here is a guide that explains the principles quite well (just ignore the terrible soldering job they did. Use the screw terminals, it will make everything so much cleaner)
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