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# Linear SoftPot (Ribbon Sensor) [100mm]

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/linear-softpot-ribbon-sensor-100mm

## Pricing

- **Price:** $16.08
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 88 units
- **SKU:** AF-178

## Description

A 100 mm linear soft potentiometer (ribbon sensor) manufactured by Spectra Symbol. This pressure-sensitive ribbon controller features an adhesive backing for easy mounting and provides a variable resistance output based on the position of touch along its length. Key Features 100 mm Active Length – Linear position sensing along the ribbon 10K Nominal Resistance – Across the two outer leads Analog Output – Centre pin resistance varies with touch position Adhesive Backing – Peel-and-stick mounting Manufacturer – Spectra Symbol Ideal For Position and slider input for Arduino projects Music controllers and MIDI interfaces Touch-based user interfaces Robotics and motion sensing Warning: Do not connect the outer pins directly to power and ground. Use 10K series resistors on each outer pin — one to ground, one to Vcc (3.3V or 5V). Read the analog voltage on the centre pin, which will range from ⅓ Vcc to ⅔ Vcc. When no pressure is applied, the centre pin floats — use a weak pullup (e.g. 100K) to stabilise the reading.

**Product Type:** physical

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