Learn about the PASCO Wireless Load Cell and Accelerometer (PS-3216) though a quick demonstration of measuring compression and tension forces in a truss build with the PASCO Structures System.
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Wireless Load Cell and Accelerometer: https://pasco.com/product/PS-3216
PASCO Structures System: https://pasco.com/structures
If you prefer tension forces to be positive and compression forces to be negative, you can change the load cell's force sign convention in the software:
SPARKvue: https://youtu.be/Ei4eegFwmtM
PASCO Capstone: https://youtu.be/2u1qQi2bfeQ