Hi

I once tried to get hold of some of these sensors. And as being in the
UK, its slightly hard.

The sensors you mention are normally used in Virtual Reality Data Gloves
for measuring finger flexing.

The sensors contain some resistive ink, which has a property of
resistance change when bent. They are quite expensive for what they
don't do


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> ----------
> From:         Mike DeMetz[SMTP:miked@ELKHART.NET]
> Sent:         17 May 1998 00:49
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      Flex Sensor info
>
> Picked up a Flex Sensor from Jameco (150551).
> This unit measure 10K when flat and up to 30-40K when
> bent to 90 degress.
>  Data sheet says it is from Images Company who has a WEB page
> where they sell this and other robotic items. On back of unit it is
> labled Abrams Gentile Entertainment patent 5.086.785.
> It consists of a piece of mylar 4 inches by 1/4 inch with 2 terminals
> on one end. One terminal is connected to a silver conductive strip.
> This is
> covered with a strip of carbon resistance. On top of that are isolated
> silver
> conductive squares with the last smaller one conneted to the other
> terminal.
>  Price is $10 which seems a bit expensive for what it is but something
> interesting\
> to play with.
>