[AH] Flex Sensor

[BJ]

Paul Perry wrote:
> 
> Reposting msg from AH: (by Kevin Lightner)
> >Just thought some of you tech types might like to see this.
> >(I'm not on the DIY list, but maybe it will have some audience here.)
> >
> >Jameco Electronics (jameco.com) offers a small "flex sensor".
> >It's a thin 4" long strip with two wire leads attached to one end.
> >Cost is $10.95 ea.
> >
> >By flexing or bending it, it changes resistance.
> >It's normally 10K and changes to 30-40K when flexed.
> >A tech could scale this correctly using an opamp to give out any voltage
> >ranged desired, but even without lots of experience, a 9 volt battery and a
> >CV input would respond a bit.
> >
> >This could be used to form gloves that do bends and modulation, Arp
> >PPC-like controllers, put on the bottom of your shoe (!), who knows what ?

Good idea, howe about using those pen controllers used on PC's.
Touch screen resistive plastic films?

BJ