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Force-Sensitive RP-S40-ST Thin Film Pressure Sensor 40mmx40mm DFRobot - SEN0296

The Force-Sensitive RP-S40-ST Thin Film Pressure Sensor (DFRobot SEN0296) is a versatile sensor module designed to detect applied pressure or force over a 40 mm × 40 mm sensing area. Its thin-film construction and flexible surface make it ideal for applications where you need to sense touch, pressure, or weight in a compact and flat form factor. It is widely used in robotics, user-interface design, wearable devices, smart floors, and pressure-sensitive switches or triggers.

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  • 1 × RP-S40-ST Thin Film Pressure Sensor 40 mm × 40 mm (DFRobot SEN0296)
82.95 AED 82.95 AED Tax Included
82.95 AED Tax Included

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Features

  • Thin film pressure sensor with wide active area (40 mm x 40 mm)
  • Responsive to varying force or pressure, from light touch to heavier load
  • Flexible and slim form factor suitable for embedding beneath surfaces
  • Can be used in robotics, wearables, human machine interfaces, and pressure detection systems
  • Simple analog output makes it easy to interface with microcontrollers like Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi
  • Low power and straightforward wiring ideal for battery-powered or portable designs

Specifications

  • Model: RP-S40-ST (SEN0296 by DFRobot)
  • Sensing Area: 40 mm x 40 mm
  • Type: Thin film force-sensitive resistor (FSR)
  • Output: Analog signal proportional to applied pressure/force
  • Flexible film surface x can conform to curved or flat surfaces
  • Easy integration with microcontrollers (e.g. analog input pin)

Applications

  • Pressure-sensitive buttons and switches
  • Weight detection pads or smart floor sensors
  • Robotics touch or force detection for arms, grippers, and touch surfaces
  • Wearables and interactive devices
  • User interfaces pressure-sensitive touch panels, control pads
  • Data logging and experimentation in electronics projects