Quick Start Guide

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MINIATURE FORCE SENSORS

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QUICK START GUIDE

1.1 Connecting the Sensor to the Board

1.2 Analog Output Setup

1.3 Digital Output Setup

1. Pull out the Sensor Locking Tab gently (it

will only move about 2mm)

2. Insert the SingleTact Sensor into the FCC

Connector, matching the orientation shown

in diagram to right

3. Push the Sensor Locking Tab back in

Proceed to section 1.2 for analog output or

section 1.3 for digital output setup.

1. Connect a positive supply (3.7V to 9V) to the SingleTact

Interface Board Pin 1 and a ground supply (0V, GND) to

SingleTact Interace Board Pin 8

2. Measure voltage on SingleTact Interface Board Pin 2 with a

voltmeter, oscilloscope, or microcontroller

This section is for using an Arduino Uno to read data from the SingleTact sensor. This is the recommended method.

For other I2C implementations on MSP430 and Raspberry Pi, or using multiple sensors, consult the relevant

application note. For custom implementations on other platforms, consult the manual.

NOTE: The analog output swings from 0V to 2V, with valid

outputs ranging from 0.5V (no force) to 1.5V (FSR force). As

pressure increases beyond the full-scale range (FSR), the

output increases to 2V and then saturates.

NOTE: Always program your Arduino, or other hardware, before connecting the SingleTact sensor.

Failure to do this can damage your SingleTact. Unplug the Arduino before making hardware changes.

1. Download and install the Arduino Software from: https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software

2. Download the SingleTact Arduino firmware (ExampleArduinoInterface) from:

https://github.com/SingleTact/ExampleArduinoInterface

3. Connect the Arduino to the PC using a USB cable

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