Makerverse Load Cell Kit

SKU: CE08356 Brand: Makerverse Guides (1)
CE Original

The easiest way to begin measuring force and weight - Assemble and program your own scales with this practical kit.

$149.95 AUD, inc GST
$136.32 AUD, exc GST

In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM
Delivered by Tue, 24th of Dec

Quantity Discounts:

  • 4-12 $129.50 (exc GST)
  • 12+ $122.69 (exc GST)
  • 50+ $115.87 (exc GST)
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222 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

Shipping:

  • $7+ Standard (5+ days*, tracked)
  • $11+ Express (2+ days*, tracked)
  • FREE Pickup (Newcastle only - must order online*)

Shipping costs may increase for heavy products or large orders.

Exact shipping can be calculated on the view cart page.

*Conditions apply, see shipping tab below.

This kit is an expansion for the Makerverse Essentials Kit - A kit to kickstart your journey into embedded electronics.

The Makerverse™ Load Cell Kit is the easiest way to begin measuring force and weight with a Raspberry Pi Pico. Follow the guide to assemble and program an accurate electronic scale. Great examples and experiments provide a clear path to creating a practical benchtop scale that can later form the foundation of other weight-measuring projects.

Follow the Load Cell Kit Guide to:

  • Assemble a load cell weighing platform
  • Solder electronic connections
  • Wire a load cell to an Analogue-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and Raspberry Pi Pico
  • Program a Raspberry Pi Pico with MicroPython
  • Perform a calibration procedure
  • Measure weights up to 3kg with 0.2% accuracy
  • Remix example code to change how the kit functions

The completed kit can be used as-is or expanded into more complex projects that include weight measurement. The Makerverse driver works with native MicroPython on a Raspberry Pi Pico making it easy to remix and modify.

Other Essentials required to get started

This kit requires a few essential tools and electronics that many makers already have (eg. soldering iron, Raspberry Pi Pico, breadboard, jumper wire). If you don't have these already, take a look at the Makerverse Essentials Kit and the Makerverse Soldering Kit.

Each Makerverse Load Cell Kit contains

Makerverse Overview

Makerverse hardware is designed for makers, by makers. We're making the tools and modules we think are the most useful to electronics enthusiasts and people that just want to get their projects done. As experienced makers ourselves, we're building in the features and design considerations that we find most valuable and have wished for in other modules.

All Makerverse devices are products designed by our team in Newcastle Australia. We manufacture the modules here as well.

"Makerverse" and the Makerverse Logo are trademarks of Core Electronics Pty Ltd.

Product Comments

Exact shipping can be calculated on the view cart page (no login required).

Products that weigh more than 0.5 KG may cost more than what's shown (for example, test equipment, machines, >500mL liquids, etc).

We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):

  • $3+ for Stamped Mail (typically 10+ business days, not tracked, only available on selected small items)
  • $7+ for Standard Post (typically 6+ business days, tracked)
  • $11+ for Express Post (typically 2+ business days, tracked)
  • Pickup - Free! Only available to customers who live in the Newcastle region (must order online and only pickup after we email to notify you the order is ready). Orders placed after 2PM may not be ready until the following business day.

Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.

Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.

International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:

  • $12+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
  • $16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)

If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.

Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):

Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia

Take a look at our customer service page if you have other questions such as "do we do purchase orders" (yes!) or "are prices GST inclusive" (yes they are!). We're here to help - get in touch with us to talk shop.

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