Weighing scales are frequently used to measure the weight of goods, such as bulk items and raw materials. We sometimes use them at grocery stores to weigh produce or at home to measure our weight. Building a weighing scale is no simple task. It involves a combination of load cells, amplifier circuits, and microcontrollers or…
How weighing scales are made
In a previous article, we discussed the different types of load cells. A load cell is a transducer that converts a mechanical force into a measurable electrical signal. Different load cells are designed to convert different mechanical forces into electrical voltage. Load cells are typically classified by shape and form, with a unique configuration. Common types include canister load cells,…