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I am working on my final project for uni, in which I am building an electrical circuit using a force sensor that has conductive adhesive. I am unsure how to integrate this sensor into my circuit, meaning I am unsure how to connect wires to it since I have never worked with a sensor like this before. Would really appreciate any suggestions. P.S: I have attached a photo of the sensor, the sensor is called "4-Zone FSR" made by INTERLINK.4-Zone FSR Sensor

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If the supplier offers no advice, I would apply the conductive glue over an organic gold plated ground plane for shielding the signals and apply the rubber and steel clamp to the board.

Heat generated during the soldering of components can damage the FSR. Therefore, the sensor should not be mounted until PCB assembly is complete. When laminating the FSR to the PCB, be sure to use a hard roller or other depression tool to ensure proper bonding of the sensor’s pressure-sensitive adhesive and the removal of any air bubbles.

The laminate thickness and finger width data can be used to explore possible FPC SMT connectors.

They ought to also supply interface specs for conductance of the 4 quadrant touchpad.

I would think the interface is much like that of a joystick with dual pots except these are printed carbon conductors under the button with some range and centre offset for resistance.

Design sub-PCB as part of a small breakaway or routed panel or mainboard with suitable 0.1" fingers spaced perhaps using organic gold plating for the smoothest finish and seal oxygen out from oxidation yet allow mechanical pressure contacts.

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