We were excited to learn that someone had started working with force sensors on filament extruders, especially after we posted about a recent development in filament thickness sensors.

The newly developed miniature six-component force/torque sensor (20mm in diameter and 16mm in height, patent pending) with full digital output has been developed for the fingertip of the new ...

Prior knowledge needed: ECEA 5340 Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design and ECEA 5341 Motors and Motor Control Circuits. Understand how to specify the proper pressure, force, strain, position, motion, ...