Taiwan Alpha Membrane Position sensor - Slide Potentiometer - 100kΩ

This sensor has a plane that can be used as "slide potentiometer". The resistance depends on where you press on the plane.
With a simple voltage divider you can easily read the sensor on an analog input pin on your Arduino.

Specifications:

• Brand: Taiwan Alpha
• Type:  MAT060-B100K-231-A01
• Active area: approximately 60mm x 9.88mm (rectangular)
• Resistance (max): 100kΩ
• Maximum power through the resistor: 1W
• Position linearity:  ±3%
• Resistance tolerance:  ±20%
• Response time: <1ms
• Actuation pressure: 80 - 200g
• Lifetime:> 500,000x presses
• Dimensions: 68.9mm x 15.88mm (without cable end)
• Is provided with an adhesive layer for convenient assembly

Note: The pins of this sensor are difficult to solder because of the plastic that can melt. We only recommend soldering the sensor if you have enough soldering experience.

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