Products for USB Sensing and Control
This small force sensor reads 0V when no force is applied, with the voltage value increasing towards 5V as force increases on the circular button. It is intended as a user input device (i.e. detecting that someone is pushing a button).
The 1106 is not accurate enough to be used as a weight measurement device and is not designed to be loaded for long periods of time.
This sensor can be read by any Phidget with an Analog Input or VINT Hub port. It will connect to either one using the included Phidget cable. VINT Hub ports can behave just like Analog Inputs, but have the added flexibility of being able to be used as digital inputs, digital outputs, or ports to communicate with VINT devices. For more information about VINT, see the VINT Overview page.
| Product | Voltage Inputs | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Number of Voltage Inputs | Voltage Input Resolution (bits) |
 VINT Hub Phidget
|
$40.00 | 6 (Shared) | *** 15 bit |
 1-Port VINT Hub Phidget
|
$24.00 | 1 (Shared) | ** 16 bit |
 VINT Hub Phidget
|
$35.00 | 6 (Shared) | * 15 bit |
 VINT Hub Phidget
|
$30.00 | 6 (Shared) | *** 15 bit |
 Wireless VINT Hub
|
$60.00 | 6 (Shared) | * 16 bit |
 PhidgetSBC4
|
$120.00 | 6 (Shared) | * 16 bit |
 8x Voltage Input Phidget
|
$20.00 | 8 | 12 bit |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
|
$80.00 | 8 | — |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 2/2/2
|
$50.00 | 2 | 10 bit |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
|
$80.00 | 8 | 10 bit |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 Mini-Format
|
$70.00 | 8 | 10 bit |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 w/6 Port Hub
|
$110.00 | 8 | 10 bit |
 PhidgetTextLCD 20X2 : White : Integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
|
$70.00 | 8 | 10 bit |
This sensor comes with its own Phidget cable to connect it to an InterfaceKit or Hub, but if you need extras we have a full list down below. You can solder multiple cables together in order to make even longer Phidget cables, but you should be aware of the effects of having long wires in your system.
| Product | Physical Properties | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Cable Length |
 Phidget Cable 10cm
|
$1.50 | 100 mm |
 Phidget Cable 30cm
|
$1.75 | 300 mm |
 Phidget Cable 60cm
|
$2.00 | 600 mm |
 Phidget Cable 60cm
|
$2.00 | 600 mm |
 Phidget Cable 90cm
|
$2.00 | 900 mm |
 Phidget Cable 120cm
|
$2.25 | 1.2 m |
 Phidget Cable 150cm
|
$2.50 | 1.5 m |
 Phidget Cable 180cm
|
$2.75 | 1.8 m |
 Phidget Cable 350cm
|
$3.00 | 3.5 m |
 Phidget Cable Kit
|
$10.00 | 80 mm |
Welcome to the 1106 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand:
Next, you will need to connect the pieces:
Now that you have everything together, let's start using the 1106!
In order to demonstrate the functionality of the 1106, we will connect it to the HUB0000, and then run an example using the Phidget Control Panel on a Windows machine.
The Phidget Control Panel is available for use on both macOS and Windows machines. If you would like to follow along, first take a look at the getting started guide for your operating system:
Linux users can follow the getting started with Linux guide and continue reading here for more information about the 1106.
After plugging in the 1106 into the HUB0000, and the HUB0000 into your computer, open the Phidget Control Panel. You will see something like this:
The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information:
The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.
Double-click on a Voltage Ratio Input object in order to run the example:
General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:
The 1106 is not accurate enough to be used as a weight measurement device. It is not designed to have force applied constantly over time. If you are interested in accurately measuring weight, take a look at our load cells.
The Phidget Cable is a 3-pin, 0.100 inch pitch locking connector. Pictured here is a plug with the connections labelled. The connectors are commonly available - refer to the Analog Input Primer for manufacturer part numbers.
| Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Force |
| Controlled By | VoltageRatio Input |
| Sensor Output Type | Ratiometric |
| Force Min | 0 N |
| Force Max | 39.2 N |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Current Consumption Max | 500 μA |
| Output Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| Physical Properties | |
| Operating Temperature Min | 10 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 40 °C |
| Lifespan | 100000 actuations |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8473.30.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8473.30.51.00 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
| Date | Board Revision | Device Version | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2002 | 0 | N/A | Product Release |
| August 2004 | 0 | N/A | Analog input connector changed from stereo jack to 3-pin Molex |
| May 2008 | 0A | N/A | Redesign due to component obsolescence |
This device doesn't have an API of its own. It is controlled by opening a VoltageRatioInput channel on the Phidget that it's connected to. For a list of compatible Phidgets with VoltageRatio Inputs, see the Connection & Compatibility tab.
You can find details for the VoltageRatioInput API on the API tab for the Phidget that this sensor connects to.
| Product | Sensor Properties | Physical Properties | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Sensor Type | Controlled By | Force Min | Force Max | Sensing Area |
 8″ FlexiForce 0-100lb. Resistive Force Sensor
|
$22.75 | Force Sensitive Resistor | Flexiforce Adapter | 0 N | 444.8 N | 71.3 mm² |
 8″ FlexiForce 0-1lb. Resistive Force Sensor
|
$22.75 | Force Sensitive Resistor | Flexiforce Adatper | 0 N | 4.4 N | 71.3 mm² |
 8″ FlexiForce 0-25lb. Resistive Force Sensor
|
$22.75 | Force Sensitive Resistor | Flexiforce Adapter | 0 N | 111.1 N | 71.3 mm² |
 Interlink Electronics 0.2″ Circular 20N FSR
|
$6.50 | Force Sensitive Resistor | Voltage Divider | 1 N | 20 N | 19.6 mm² |
 Interlink Electronics 0.5″ Circular 20N FSR
|
$7.50 | Force Sensitive Resistor | Voltage Divider | 1 N | 20 N | 126.7 mm² |
 Interlink Electronics 1.5″ Square 20N FSR
|
$10.00 | Force Sensitive Resistor | Voltage Divider | 1 N | 20 N | 14.5 cm² |
