Could This Be a Strain Gauge from My Disassembled Scale?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the identification of a component removed from an electronic scale, which the original poster suspects to be a strain gauge. Participants explore the characteristics of the component, including its resistance measurements and wiring configuration.

Discussion Character

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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • The original poster describes a component with a resistance of approximately 992 ohms that changes slightly when pressure is applied, suggesting it may be a strain gauge.
  • Some participants request additional information, such as images, to better understand the component and its function.
  • One participant provides a potential identification of the component as a single strain gauge in a 1/4 bridge configuration, detailing the wiring colors and their functions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the identification of the component, as some participants express the need for more information while others propose a specific identification based on the provided details.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks visual support, which some participants indicate is necessary for a clearer understanding of the component in question. There are also varying levels of detail in the original poster's description, which may affect the clarity of the inquiry.

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I disassembled an electronic scale. I removed a piece from the corner. I think it is an strain gauge. When I Press on it a reading appears on The liquid crystal display. It might Say 9.6 or 10.8 or 11.5. I used a multimeter to measure it resistance. It 992 ohms. Unless I press on it. Then its 994 ohms or 995 ohms Or 998 ohms. Sometimes a little More than 1000 ohms. It has 3 wires What is the white wire for. It has a Red wire. It has a black wire. It has A white wire.

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Is there a question in there somewhere? Also, why do your posts always seem to be just a few words per line? I don't see that with any other poster so I'm wondering what device/app you are using that seems to have that limitation (or do you just prefer to post that way?)
 
This is a poor question. Please provide some sort of graphic support for your description. A picture of the object will help. If the level of information does not improve we will have to close the thread. As is, it is very close to useless.
 
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