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load cell power

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by seppel, Nov 16, 2013.

  1. seppel

    seppel Member

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    hi there,

    for my diy pedals i search for a load cell. what power (in newton) must a load cell have for "realistic" breaking???
    can someone post a type of loadcell i can use?

    thx and best regards
    seppel
    seppel, Nov 16, 2013
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  3. tadythefish

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    if you use a load cell it will measure the force applied to the pedal .. but the pedal itself will not move more than a milimeter... you need something so the pedal will move like in a car maybe an pot and a spring
    tadythefish, Oct 2, 2014
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