How do you tie a conductive rubber stretch sensor to copper

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How do you tie a conductive rubber stretch sensor to copper

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Hello,

I want to attach this sensor to a PCB. I plan to cover the end of the sensor with epoxy glue to fasten it securely to the PCB but first I want to find a way to make a good conductive binding between the sensor and the PCB's copper. I could probably use a screw terminal block but I am looking for a solution with a lower profile. Some kind of conductive glue would be nice.

Any idea ?

Thank you in advance.

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Re: How do you tie a conductive rubber stretch sensor to cop

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There are conductive epoxies. The problem is that the rubber is flexible and the epoxy is not, so I would expect the bond to pull apart over time. How about soldering the lug of a crimp terminal to the board then crimp the cord in the terminal?

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Re: How do you tie a conductive rubber stretch sensor to cop

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Very good idea ! I try this solution immediately. Thanks a lot.

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