Where Can I Find Affordable Equipment for My Piezoelectric Experiment?

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Affordable equipment for a piezoelectric experiment can be sourced from various suppliers. The experimenter needs a force measurement device and a sensitive oscilloscope under $100 to measure the piezo crystal output. Suggestions include exploring resources from Omega, which may offer useful tools or ideas. The urgency of completing the experiment in 22 days adds to the need for quick and cost-effective solutions. Assistance in finding these specific items is highly sought after.
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I am currently planning a Piezoelectric "experiment" and need to finish it in 22 days. I have no problem obtaining a clamp and synthesising rochelle salt. However, I need two things. One is something which I could use to measure the force applied to the crystal when tapped and two a cheap oscilloscope for under 100 USD that is sensitive enough to measure the piezo crystal output. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Don't know if there's anything that http://www.omega.com/ has that will help you, but they may give some ideas.

e.g. this from their http://www.omega.com/literature/transactions/volume3/force.html tutorial.

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