So you’ve finally moved onto Phidgets and are ready to put them to use? Maybe you’re looking for a Phidget Load Cell that will help measure the weight of your new product or something else entirely. Whatever it is, we want to make sure you know how Phidgets work! That’s why we created this article with three tips on measuring weight with a Phidget Load Cell successfully.

The first tip is to make sure your Phidget Load Cell is appropriately connected to a Phidget InterfaceKit or Hub. You can do this by plugging the Phidgets cable into any open port on either device and confirming that it works with our software examples. If you’re looking for an example of how to read weight values from a Phidget Spatial Phidget or Phidget InterfaceKit, you can learn more here.

The second tip is to make sure that your Phidget Load Cell and the device it is connected to (be it a Phidgets Spatial, Phidget InterfaceKit, or Hub) are placed in an area where they won’t be disturbed. If working with a product placed on the floor, make sure to have an object or surface around it so that it can’t be accidentally kicked or bumped by someone.

Phidgets are designed for heavy use and will not easily break if dropped, but they should still be treated with care as you would any other expensive piece of equipment!

The third tip we recommend is to use Phidgets with a Phidget InterfaceKit or Hub. Phidgets can be used independently, but this requires more wiring and makes the system slightly less stable as there are fewer points of contact between the Phidget and the computer it’s connected to.

In conclusion, Phidgets are easy to use and versatile tools that can be used for a wide range of projects. Phidget load cells will provide accurate measurements even if the measured object is moved by someone or not perfectly placed on the scale. Phidgets can be used with a Phidget InterfaceKit or Hub to make the system more stable and reliable, but this is unnecessary for most applications.

On top of that, Phidgets are also very affordable — you could purchase an entire set of them for less than $150! With all their benefits and capabilities, we’re confident you’ll find Phidgets useful in your future projects as well.

We hope this information on Phidget Load Cell was helpful.