SparkFun Force Sensitive Resistor 0.5″

A thin 0.5-inch force-sensitive resistor for the Raspberry Pi chair sensor’s pressure-threshold input.

Description

This Interlink 402-style force-sensitive resistor is a practical match for the Raspberry Pi chair-sensor project. Its resistance falls as pressure increases, letting the project detect occupancy through an ADS1115 analogue input.

Project compatibility

  • Build the guide’s voltage divider with a 10 kΩ resistor.
  • Power the divider from 3.3 V and connect its midpoint to ADS1115 channel A0.
  • The sensor has no polarity.

Before wiring

An FSR is best for presence and relative-force thresholds, not accurate weight measurement. Protect the active area from sharp edges, do not crease the tail, and calibrate the software with the sensor installed in its final position.

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