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From: barry@hprmokg.HP.COM (Barry Fowler)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: How to convert weight to volts?
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Date: 10 Jul 89 22:47:18 GMT
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My best guess would be to use a strain gauge.  I don't know if it would
fit in your budget constraints, however.

The principle of operation would be to measure the amount of deflection
in a lever with the gauge and convert the output of the gauge to an
analog (and possibly later, digital) measurement.  Again, your cost
constraints will be the most difficult problem, especially if you want a 
digital readout (A/D converter, clock circuit, display costs).

'Any other answers out there?