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==Getting Started==
==Getting Started==
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===Checking the Contents===
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'''You should have received:'''
* A Force Sensor
* A Sensor Cable
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'''In order to test your new Phidget you will also need:'''
* A PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
* A USB Cable
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===Connecting the Pieces===
Next, you will need to connect the pieces:
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[[Image:1106_0_Connecting_The_Hardware.jpg|400px|right|link=]]
# Connect the Force Sensor to the Analog Input 6 on the PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 board using the sensor cable.
# Connect the 1106 to the HUB0000 with the Phidget cable.
# Connect the PhidgetInterfaceKit to your PC using the USB cable.
# Connect the HUB0000 to your computer with the USB cable.
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[[File:1106_0_Connecting_The_Hardware.jpg|400px|link=]]
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===Testing Using Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7===
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==Using the 1106==
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===Running Phidgets Sample Program===
{{UGSensorVoltageRatioInputUnitless|1106|0 and 1|A greater applied force will correspond to a larger ''Sensor Value''}}
 
{{UGwin2|'''InterfaceKit-full'''}}
 
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Double Click on the [[File:Ph.jpg|link=]] icon to activate the Phidget Control Panel and make sure that the '''Phidget InterfaceKit 8/8/8''' is properly attached  to your PC. 
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#Double Click on Phidget InterfaceKit 8/8/8 in the Phidget Control Panel to bring up InterfaceKit-full and check that the box labelled Attached contains the word True.
# Make sure that the Ratiometric box is Ticked.
# Push on the blue button on the Force Sensor. The number in the Analog In box will increase as you push harder. When you release the button, the number will get back to a number between 0 and the Input Sensivity value.
# You can adjust the input sensitivity by moving the slider pointer.
# Click on the Sensors button to bring up the Advanced Sensor Form.
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# In the Sensor 6 box, select the 1106 - Vibration Sensor from the drop down menu.
# The intensity of force applied to the sensor is shown here.
:'''Note:''' This sensor is not designed to be used as a weight measurement device.
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===Testing Using Mac OS X===
 
{{UGmac|Phidget InterfaceKit 8/8/8|InterfaceKit-full}}
 
===Using Linux===
 
{{UGlinux}}
 
===Using Windows Mobile / CE 5.0 / CE 6.0===
 
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==Technical Details==
==Technical Details==
 
===General===
With no force applied this sensor will read zero.  As force increases on the circular button the value increases towards 1000. It is not accurate enough to be used as a weight measurement device. The sensor is not designed to have force applied constantly over time.
The 1106 is not accurate enough to be used as a weight measurement device. It is not designed to have force applied constantly over time. If you are interested in accurately measuring weight, take a look at our [{{SERVER}}/?tier=1&catid=9&pcid=7 load cells].
 
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==API==
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{{SensorAPI}}
 
==Product History==
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{{UGrow|June 2002  |0 |N/A|Product Release }}
{{UGrow|August 2004 |0 |N/A|Analog input connector changed from stereo jack to 3-pin Molex}}
{{UGrow|May 2008    |0A|N/A|Redesign due to component obsolescence}}

Latest revision as of 20:57, 8 May 2018


Getting Started

Welcome to the 1106 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand:


Next, you will need to connect the pieces:

1106 0 Connecting The Hardware.jpg
  1. Connect the 1106 to the HUB0000 with the Phidget cable.
  2. Connect the HUB0000 to your computer with the USB cable.


Now that you have everything together, let's start using the 1106!

Using the 1106

Phidget Control Panel

In order to demonstrate the functionality of the 1106, we will connect it to the HUB0000, and then run an example using the Phidget Control Panel on a Windows machine.


The Phidget Control Panel is available for use on both macOS and Windows machines. If you would like to follow along, first take a look at the getting started guide for your operating system:


Linux users can follow the getting started with Linux guide and continue reading here for more information about the 1106.

First Look

After plugging in the 1106 into the HUB0000, and the HUB0000 into your computer, open the Phidget Control Panel. You will see something like this:

HUB0000 Panel.jpg


The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information:

  • Serial number: allows you to differentiate between similar Phidgets.
  • Channel: allows you to differentiate between similar objects on a Phidget.
  • Version number: corresponds to the firmware version your Phidget is running. If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date. Update the firmware by double-clicking the entry.


The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.

Voltage Ratio Input

Double-click on a Voltage Ratio Input object in order to run the example:

1018 Sensors VoltageRatioInput.png


General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:

  • Modify the change trigger and/or data interval value by dragging the sliders. For more information on these settings, see the data interval/change trigger page.
  • Select the 1106 from the Sensor Type drop-down menu. The Sensor Value will now return a value between 0 and 1. A greater applied force will correspond to a larger Sensor Value


Technical Details

General

The 1106 is not accurate enough to be used as a weight measurement device. It is not designed to have force applied constantly over time. If you are interested in accurately measuring weight, take a look at our load cells.

Phidget Cable

Analoginput.jpg

The Phidget Cable is a 3-pin, 0.100 inch pitch locking connector. Pictured here is a plug with the connections labelled. The connectors are commonly available - refer to the Analog Input Primer for manufacturer part numbers.

What to do Next

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