SparkFun Load Cell Amplifier HX711 (SEN-13879)
SparkFun · MPN SEN-13879 · Maglev ID te-sparkfun-hx711-sen-13879
US Maker in United States, factory not confirmed unknown VERIFIED
24-bit bridge ADC breakout that turns a strain-gauge torque sensor into a digital reading; used on the mjbots dyno.
Specifications
| Instrument | Bridge amplifier (24-bit ADC) |
|---|---|
| Range | 1 strain-gauge bridge channel (HX711) |
| Resolution | 24-bit ADC (HX711) |
| Interface | 2-wire digital (clock/data) to a microcontroller |
Who makes it
MakerSparkFun Electronics
Based inUnited States
RoleBrand owner
Need a different shaft, connector, firmware or enclosure, or a price at 1,000 units? Maglev takes the catalog part to the factory and comes back with a custom version and one fixed price.
Landed cost in the US
Loading duty data…
Compliance
| HTS classification | unknown |
|---|---|
| NDAA | unknown |
| Blue UAS | unknown |
| FCC | unknown |
| Notes | Price seen USD 4.95 (brief lead said 11.50). HX711 output rate is low (10/80 Hz per chip datasheet, not on page); fine for static torque, too slow for ripple/bandwidth. |
Works with
Sources
- https://www.sparkfun.com/sparkfun-load-cell-amplifier-hx711.htmlprice, stock
- https://blog.mjbots.com/2025/06/03/improved-dynamometer/used with AliExpress torque transducer on mjbots dyno
Record confidence: VERIFIED. VERIFIED means the maker's own documents; REPORTED means a credible third party; UNVERIFIED means a single weak source. Anything we could not confirm says unknown.