[ale] Where can I get a Load Cell that will plug into a Raspberry Pi

Richard Bronosky richardbronosky at gmail.com
Sun Nov 25 23:31:25 EST 2012


Good work. Let us know how you go about adding a buffer to the GPIO.
On Nov 25, 2012 10:42 PM, "Michael Potter" <michael at potter.name> wrote:

> Your Arduino tip was good.  Google is a bit more friendly adding Arduino
> as a key word.
>
> I am going to experiment with adding a load cell on exercise equipment to
> measure and record the load.
>
> I don't know exactly what I will do, but I am in the mood to tinker a bit
> and see what comes of it.
>
> On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 10:15 PM, Richard Bronosky <Richard at bronosky.com>wrote:
>
>> You haven't told us what you want to make/measure. That makes it pretty
>> hard to make recommendations. At this point all I can say is that when
>> looking for peripherals to add to the Pi, I search the Arduino community
>> since it is more mature.
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 8:00 PM, Michael Potter <michael at potter.name>wrote:
>>
>>> Linux Crew,
>>>
>>> Where can I get a load cell that will plug into a Raspberry Pi?
>>>
>>> I need a capacity of 500 lb of tension.
>>>
>>> I am hoping to spend less than $200.
>>>
>>> I am not sure what accuracy I need, I figure that is where I can
>>> compromise to get to my price point.
>>>
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