Channel: Applied Science

Category: Science & Technology

Description: Join me in brainstorming and building a bite force sensor that allows paraplegic musicians to smoothly control an expression pedal. This video will include construction tips and tricks, methods, material selection, and a little design philosophy. Tiny linear potentiometer used in final design: digikey.com/en/products/detail/bourns-inc/3046L-1-103/3781580 Spring-loaded linear potentiometer: digikey.com/en/products/detail/tt-electronics-bi/404R10KL1-0/2408603 Sil-Poxy for bonding silicone rubber to itself and other materials: smooth-on.com/product-line/sil-poxy Sorta Clear 40 - Platinum-cure silicone molding: smooth-on.com/products/sorta-clear-40 Light-cure 3311 adhesive: mcmaster.com/1700A253 (expensive, but this tube will last a long time) Blue lasers on eBay "5mW" *wink* ebay.com/itm/3-Packs-900Mile-Strong-Laser-Pointer-Pen-Green-Blue-Red-Light-Visible-Beam-Lazer/174479770737 Braided shield, highly flexible, 4-conductor cable: digikey.com/en/products/detail/tensility-international-corp/30-00218/5270175 Fabric reinforced silicone sheet: mcmaster.com/8612K51 Mechanical CAD on github: github.com/benkrasnow/BiteSensor Support Applied Science on Patreon: patreon.com/AppliedScience