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Best Load Cell to Measure Medication Weight?

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Hello,

I am using a board that has both raspberry pi and arduino capabilities. I am looking for the best load cell to take small measurements such as that of a pill. It would have to be relatively sensitive enough to measure in grams. Anyone have suggestions on the best load cell for something like this? Don't worry if it has a complex set-up. Wiring up a circuit to accompany the cell shouldn't be an issue.

Thanks!

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  • Hi Miranda,

     

    Do you need a self contained scale that will measure what you want or a weighing platform that will connect to other devices or programmes? (Canadian spelling)

     

    My company makes a scale that is used to measure the remaining doses in an asthma inhaler (pMDI)   It has a custom input mode that would allow you to programme in the weight of a single pill or dose of a medicine, and from there calculate the number of pills being weighed. 

     

    I'm trying to develop a scale platform that will weigh items as low a .03g and send that number via Bluetooth to an iPhone or Android device to be processed.   There are a ton of bathroom scale and kitchen scale products with Bluetooth, but nothing for jewelry scales.    I can arrange to send you a sample, in exchange for your input into my project.  

     

    sl

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  • Hi Miranda,

     

    Do you need a self contained scale that will measure what you want or a weighing platform that will connect to other devices or programmes? (Canadian spelling)

     

    My company makes a scale that is used to measure the remaining doses in an asthma inhaler (pMDI)   It has a custom input mode that would allow you to programme in the weight of a single pill or dose of a medicine, and from there calculate the number of pills being weighed. 

     

    I'm trying to develop a scale platform that will weigh items as low a .03g and send that number via Bluetooth to an iPhone or Android device to be processed.   There are a ton of bathroom scale and kitchen scale products with Bluetooth, but nothing for jewelry scales.    I can arrange to send you a sample, in exchange for your input into my project.  

     

    sl

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