Flex Sensor or bend sensor getting started, circuit, interfacing and Arduino programming

[@something_different8968]

this is too good .explaination level

[@rooscoe1061]

The best video out there, thank you!

[@-Fidelis-]

Thanks, I will now build a mech with this information.

[@DarkKnight-pv4lk]

Nice Video

[@confusedfox2554]

Is a bending sensor better than an accelerometer for this kind of project? I would also like to put the vibrator along at the same location where the sensor is, so which would be better for that?

[@ElectroniClinic]

if you want to monitor vibration then you can use the accelerometer or the vibration sensor. you can watch my tutorial on the mpu6050 accelerometer module. tell me about your project.

[@confusedfox2554]

@@ElectroniClinic My project is posture monitoring and correction. My initial idea was to place 2 accelerometers a little higher than the shoulder blades. I'd like it monitor regular posture and also assist with an exercise. I have watched your video of a project similar to what I'm planning on doing, but now I'm not sure if a bending sensor would more suitable than the accelerometers.

[@ElectroniClinic]

Use the Flex sensor. this sensor is specially designed for surfaces. you can easily use this sensor with jackets etc.

[@ElectroniClinic]

watch my tutorial on the distracted driving accidents. in this project, I have used the accelerometer module. after watching this video, then you can decide yourself. the accelerometer is best or the flex sensor for posture monitoring.

[@confusedfox2554]

@@ElectroniClinic Thank you very much for the help! I will definitely take a look at it

[@ishuthangaraj6858]

What's the Minimum angle that the response obtained from the sensor.?

[@ErdosainNueve]

Hi, thanks for your video. i want to use this for know if im biting..... i have bruxim, and want to sleep with the mouth very relaxed (not opened). So, i can use this for know when i bite?? i think that maybe yes, when my chin goes up maybe the sensor bend a little and register that. What do you think or will be your approach?? Thanks for your time, and sorry for the long comment. (i dont speak english)

[@caglayankarsl6930]

Thanks it's a great video

[@yasmineabdel_hak5201]

It is a great video, thanks for your kind effort. Could you tell me the crystal frequency used in the arduino board in this video?

[@ElectroniClinic]

Its usually 16Mhz

[@angel_o8472]

Hi please, tell me what is the purpose of this? Should i do this before making any project with flex sensors???

[@Cry2Deep]

I heard, that you should use a Resistor which has the same resistance as your max. bend Flex Sensor. Is that somewhat correct?

[@JustAJ007]

Nice video & good explanation.. Do you have any idea about how it can be used for knee angle measrement?

[@ElectroniClinic]

watch my tutorial on human posture monitoring that will help you.. in that video i am measuring the bend in human back.

[@yosefhassan7873]

i need some help here, i followed a toturial where i made a flex sensor using velostat and aluminum foil, and i connected the sensor exactly as you did in this video, and i ran the same code, but i noticed something weird, when it is not bent or when i don't press on the velostat, the readings are ranging 0-150, but when it starts bending, the value goes gradually up until 950 and with a little of pressing i can get it up to 1020, so my question is, how is the value going up ?, shouldn't it decrease?, any help is appreciated.

[@gulafshabhatti9410]

But what does this range displaying on monitor means? Is it a voltage or resisor values?

[@YASHWAGHCHAURE-bc3su]

Is flex sensors give results in degree ......i want to calculate the structure bending and deflection

[@shivashankar2514]

I'm getting output values 0 s and 1s and 2s is my flex sensor not working

[@widiaandriani8186]

please help me. i have problem in running flex sensor arduino program, how to read number or data in serial monitor for degree

[@ElectroniClinic]

ya sure, i am here to help you Tell me, what exactly you wana make?

[@shivashankar2514]

The serial output of my flex sensor is shown as 0. after severe bending it's showing 1 2 is the problem with my sensor? Or wt's wrong with it?

[@prajwalbabar1357]

i am also facing same problem

[@autumaudio]

good!

[@saraahmed1654]

Thank you so much sir

[@ElectroniClinic]

you are welcome. feel free to contact, if you have any questions.

[@karambirrandhawa5968]

do you have to use a resistor? It is 100% neccesary? Is there any way to not use a resistor?

[@ankitarnav4439]

what if we need to imterface more flexes.

[@ElectroniClinic]

Yes you can. U have many analog pins

[@ElectroniClinic]

Copy the code and change pin numbers and variables

[@angel_o8472]

How do you insert messages so once you flex the sensors the message will appear in the LCD

[@ElectroniClinic]

it's simple. watch my tutorial on 16x2 LCD. then only using the lcd.print() function you can print the value.

[@angel_o8472]

@@ElectroniClinic can you comment the link

[@ElectroniClinic]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKrceKOIg9mYrpY

[@ElectroniClinic]

there are so many other projects in which I have used different types of LCDs. check playlists.

[@angel_o8472]

@@ElectroniClinic is there anyway that once you bend the flex sensors, the message will appear in the LCD screen? Do you have a tutorial for that or atleast tell me here?

[@jessicacarroll471]

Do I need a resistor?

[@ElectroniClinic]

Yes u will need this resistor.

[@ElectroniClinic]

It makes the voltage divider circuit.

[@atulimakvana1092]

Thanks

[@charandk3087]

how can we know the bend angle of the flex sensor

[@tharunsprogskillon1065]

I am an 8th-grade student working on a project to convert sign language into vocal output for people with voice impairments. I am experiencing issues with my flex sensor: sometimes the readings exceed 1000 or drop below 50, leading to inconsistent values that prevent me from setting a reliable threshold. Additionally, when I bend the flex sensor, it shows values like 981 or 986, but instead of increasing with the bend, the values decrease. How can I resolve this problem?

[@ElectroniClinic]

I fixed this issue in the latest video.

[@ElectroniClinic]

When you bend a flex sensor the resistance decreases.

[@radhikaravi1379]

sir your voice is so scary.. I'm sry to say this.. thx for the video

[@ElectroniClinic]

ya, you are right. when I watch my previous videos I feel the same. ;)

[@klaasspruyt1157]

is it possible to put an rgb led on it and change color the more you bend?

[@ElectroniClinic]

yes, it is possible.

[@adibahusna9205]

How to change buzzer to vibrator motor

[@ElectroniClinic]

watch my video on vibration motor

[@priyamohan5110]

Can you please send me the circuit diagram and Arduino code

[@ElectroniClinic]

its in the article. check link in the description.

[@Mruie_34]

@@ElectroniClinic where is the code?

[@ElectroniClinic]

@@Mruie_34 it's available on electroniclinic.com

[@Mruie_34]

@@ElectroniClinic okay thank you

[@bestshortssever]

Last code isn't correct Correct code int flexs = A0; int data = 0; int led = 13; void setup () { Serial.begin(9600); pinMode(flexs, INPUT); pinMode(led, OUTPUT); } void loop () { data = analogRead(flexs); Serial.println(data); if (data

[@chandanah751]

Why it is only used 200

[@ElectroniClinic]

200 what?

[@mddellwaryoung11]

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[@angel_o8472]

Hi please, tell me what is the purpose of this? Should i do this before making any project with flex sensors???

[@angel_o8472]

Hi please, tell me what is the purpose of this? Should i do this before making any project with flex sensors???

[@ElectroniClinic]

Flex sensor is nothing but a variable resistor. You have to follow the same circuit if you want to use it. You can watch my video on Human posture monitoring in which i used the same Flex sensor. You will get the idea how to use this sensor in real projects.

[@angel_o8472]

@@ElectroniClinic why did you upload codes in the flex sensor in this video, what is this for?