Just met this IC + PCBAs for the first time. AVIA semiconductor HX711 - Low cost dual channel 24 bit sigma delta IC targeted at digital-scale applications (+/-20 - 80 mV FSD) Overall "goodness" unknown. IC and PCBAs available HX711 Dual channel 24 bit Delta Sigma ADC Channel 1 +/1 20mV or 40 mV FSD Channel 2 80 mV FSD. 1,25V bandgap ref. *NO accuracy etc specs given *(not auspicious) Serial out 5V 1.5 mA optg. < 1 uA power down. *Data sheet http://www.dfrobot.com/image/data/SEN0160/hx711_english.pdf * Modules (IC + glue on PCB) from under $US1 *Modules* $US5.70/1 free shipping http://www.aliexpress.com/item/5pcs-lot-Weighing-Sensors-AD-Module-for-Micr= ocontroller-FZ0728/1509340309.html $17.95/20 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-20PCS-Goose-electronic-hx711-m= odule-weighing-sensor-24-ad-module-pressure-sensor/2043679721.html $7.90/10 free shipping http://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pcs-HX711-Weighing-Sensor-Dual-Channel-24-= Bit-Precision-A-D-Module-Pressure-Sensor/32276373968.html With metal shield and "extra IC" - use unknown http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/HX711-Dual-channel-24-bit-A-D-Conversion= -Weighing-Sensor-Module-with-Metal-Shied/2054843273.html *ICs from under $US0.50* $44.55/100 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/HX711-SOP16-100pcs-lots-Original-authentic-a= nd-new-in-stock-Free-Shipping-IC/32217444789.html $13.20/20 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/new-hope-HX711-HX711-SOP16/1847929061.html ________________ Gargoyle says: https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=3Dhx711&biw=3D1280&bih=3D789&tbm=3Disch&t= bo=3Du&source=3Duniv&sa=3DX&ei=3D6FJZVfKrDtjU8gX37ICAAw&sqi=3D2&ved=3D0CCIQ= sAQ Ali Express many http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=3Dhx711&origin=3Dy&catId=3D0= &initiative_id=3DSB_20150517190542 --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .