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Re: Human Arm based controller

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Originally Posted by mechanicalbrain
Ive been wondering if i should use potentiometers or flex sensors. The potentiometers require a hard frame but flex sensors can be put on fabric. Thats actually the problem! im afraid it will bend accidently since fabric has a habit of wrinkling.
Flex sensors will not work. I'll put money on it. Even if you glued them to your skin. Oh, and they're expensive.
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