> -----Original Message-----
> From: MATTHEWS, DEAN (D.) [SMTP:dmatth14@FORD.COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 8:26 AM
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      Re: [PIC]: Integrate Textpad and MPLAB
>
> Can anyone recommend a suitable strain gauge that can be interfaced to the
> PIC a/d converter.  I would like the gauge to detect tools
> breaking/missing/wearing on high volume automotive production line
> machines.
>
Almost any sensor can be interfaced to the PIC given the correct signal
conditioning.  Strain gauges are resistive in nature and have fairly small
changes in resistance with strain so you will almost certainly need some
amplification before feeding it into the PIC.  Interesting subject you chose
to post under!

Regards

Mike

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