[sdiy] Cool sensor alert

[Paddock, Toby]

Cool.
--Toby

Harry Bissell Jr wrote:
> 
> from www.flexpoint.com
> 
> a resistive bend sensor, similar to the
> FRS technology but it changes resistance
> as it is bent.  Some possible DIY applications
> look like key position sensing, joysticks,
> wah pedals with really long life ???
> 
> Prices are like $3 - $8 range (500) for 1" to
> 3" long sensors.  They do not offer sales on the
> website yet, but say they plan to.  I think you
> will be able to buy prototype quantities.
> 
> Looks like they have had some financial difficulties
> so I might think carefully before getting married to
> the product, or ponying up big bucks.  It DOES look
> like a simple and effective product.
> 
> H^) harry