# Pressure pad sensor

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**Created:** [24 August 2020 10:11 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pressure-pad-sensor/8241 "2020-08-24T10:11:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [26 August 2020 04:44 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/pressure-pad-sensor/8241/5 "2020-08-26T04:44:53Z")

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Hey Angelo,

Ah good point, you’ll likely still need the relay and micro-controller, but you can easily combine that with an amplifier according to the tutorial linked on the product page.

> **[Flexiforce Pressure Sensor - 100lbs.](https://core-electronics.com.au/flexiforce-pressure-sensor-100lbs.html)**
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> This is a piezoresistive force sensor from Tekscan. The harder you press, the lower the sensor’s resistance. Pressing hard, the resistance changes from infinite to ~300k. The sensor itself is thin and flexible, but the resistance does not change...

If there’s anything else that we can do for you please let us know!

Bryce  
Core Electronics | Support

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