Last Updated: 7/24/18
Do-It-Yourself Sensors
In this module we’ll use a material called “Velostat” to make
Pressure sensors
Measure weight and force
Make fun switches such as a “slap switch” or piano keyboard
Intruder sensor, tennis shoe blink sensor
Flex sensors
In gloves to sense finger positions (robotics applications)
Measure wind or water speed
The presentation material and code can be downloaded at Velostat.