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# Load Cell - 5kg, Straight Bar (TAL220B)

**Brand:** SparkFun

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/load-cell-5kg-straight-bar-tal220b

## Pricing

- **Price:** $37.31
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 1 units
- **Supplier (SparkFun):** 15 units
- **SKU:** SF-SEN-14729

## Description

A straight bar load cell (strain gauge) that translates up to 5kg of force into an electrical signal. Made from aluminium alloy with four strain gauges in a Wheatstone bridge configuration, it measures electrical resistance changes proportional to the applied load. Use it to measure object weight, detect weight changes over time, or sense the presence of objects on a surface. Pair with an HX711 amplifier for easy integration with Arduino and other microcontrollers. Key Features 5kg Capacity – Measures force up to 5kg Wheatstone Bridge – Four strain gauges for accurate measurement Aluminium Alloy – Durable construction IP65 Protection – Dust-tight and protected against water jets M5 Mounting Holes – Two through-holes for secure mounting Specifications Capacity: 5kg Material: Aluminium alloy Protection: IP65 Mounting: 2× M5 through-holes Wiring: Red (Exc+), Green (Sig+), Black (Exc−), White (Sig−) Ideal For DIY scales and weight measurement projects Detecting object presence on a surface Monitoring weight changes over time Arduino and microcontroller-based force sensing Resources Getting Started with Load Cells Guide

**Product Type:** physical

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