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ICEdot Teardown

Inside the Bluetooth crash sensor

The ICEdot crash sensor monitors affixes to your bike helmet and monitors for impacts. It pairs with your phones and an online service that can notify your emergency contacts with your location if you get hurt. We wanted to check out the tech that makes this safety wearable perform.

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SensoGlove Teardown

Golf-improving wearable, taken apart

Find out what makes the SensoGlove detect squeeze of each finger, datasheets included!

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Force Sensitive Resistor (FSR)

Thin sensor that detects physical pressure.

FSRs are sensors that allow you to detect physical pressure, squeezing and weight. They are simple to use and low cost. This guide will show you how to wire an FSR, connect it to your Arduino, and give you some project ideas.

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Tilt Sensor

The simple way to detect orientation or inclination

Tilt sensors allow you to detect orientation or inclination. They are small, inexpensive, low-power and easy-to-use. If used properly, they will not wear out. Their simplicitiy makes them popular for toys, gadgets and appliances. This guide will show you how they work, show you how to wire them up, and give you some project ideas.