Austin Allen
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Strain Gauge Force Vector Sensing Pole

I demonstrate a proof-of-concept for a handheld EMT conduit telescoping pole which can detect the magnitude and direction of its tip force.

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Strain Gauge Force Vector Sensing Pole

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Arduino Nano Clone
×1
Strain Gauges
×1
Sparkfun HX711 Strain Gauge Amplifier SEN-13879
×1
Assorted Resistors Kit
×1
Superglue
×1
22 Gauge Solid Core Hookup Wire
×1
JST-SM Connectors Kit
×1
1/2 Inch EMT Conduit
×1
3/4 Inch EMT Conduit
×1
1 Inch EMT Conduit
×1
EMT Conduit Telescoping Coupling
×1

Software apps and online services

Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Automatic Wire Stripper
Soldering Iron
JST-SM Electrical Connectors Crimping Tool

Story

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Custom parts and enclosures

Mount for Sparkfun HX711 SEN-13879 to 1" EMT conduit

Schematics

Force-Sensing Pole Electrical Schematic

Code

Github Repository for Force-Sensing Pole Codes

These are the codes I used for this project, for Arduino and Python. This also includes example generated calibration and test data.

Credits

Austin Allen

Austin Allen

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I develop novel sports and recreation technologies.

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