{"title":"Load Cell - 5kg, Straight Bar","handle":"load-cell-5kg-straight-bar","url":"/products/load-cell-5kg-straight-bar","description":"This straight bar load cell (strain gauge) converts applied force or weight into a proportional electrical signal, with a maximum capacity of 5kg. It uses four strain gauges arranged in a Wheatstone bridge configuration for accurate, stable readings — ideal for building digital scales, weight monitoring systems, and force-sensing applications.\n\nThe aluminium-alloy bar construction keeps it lightweight and corrosion resistant. Pair it with an HX711 amplifier breakout board to easily interface with an Arduino or similar microcontroller.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nCapacity – 5kg maximum load\n\nType – Straight bar (single-point) load cell\n\nMaterial – Aluminium alloy\n\nConfiguration – Four strain gauges in a Wheatstone bridge\n\nWire Colour Code – Red = E+, Green = O+, Black = E−, White = O−\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nDIY digital scales and weighing platforms\nWeight and load monitoring in automated systems\nPresence detection via surface strain measurement\nArduino and microcontroller-based force sensing projects\n\n\nResources\n\nLoad Cell Amplifier (HX711) Hookup Guide\nGetting Started with Load Cells\n","vendor":"Little Bird","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":8105,"title":"Default Title","sku":"LB-LR0399","price":15.11,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":5,"option1":"Default Title"}]}