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Re: Recommendation for Analog Pressure Sensor
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Originally Posted by TheOtherGuy View Post
Keep in mind I haven't tested this, but here's a $10 sensor from digikey:
http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSea...=8&y=6&cur=USD

I imagine you could simply attach a hose onto the barb and secure it in place, but I'm not acquainted with the tubing ID.
That's only rated for 72.5 psi

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R76

All pneumatic components must be COTS pneumatic devices rated by their manufacturers for working pressure of at least 125psi (with the exception of R78-D).
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