Flex sensor 2.2" (bend resistor) with ESP32
Supply 3.3 V
Bus ANALOG
Measures bend
Pins and ESP32 wiring
| Pin | Role | ESP32 pin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power | 3V3 | One leg to 3V3 |
| 2 | Analog output | D34 | Other leg to an ADC pin and through about 47 kΩ to GND. To an ADC pin (prefer ADC1: GPIO 32 to 39) |
Suggested wiring for the 30-pin ESP32 DevKit, avoiding flash, input-only and strapping pins. BoardPilot checks it for you as you wire.
Starter code (Arduino)
void setup() { Serial.begin(115200); }
void loop() {
int mv = analogReadMilliVolts(34); // 2 on GPIO 34
Serial.println(mv);
delay(200);
}
Sources
- Spectra Symbol Flex Sensor datasheet, Flat resistance about 25 kΩ ±30%; resistance rises when bent
Try it in 3D in BoardPilot
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