Load cell

A load cell is like a scale that helps us weigh things, but it's a bit more complicated than a regular scale.

So imagine you have a big suitcase that you want to weigh before you take it on a trip. You can use a regular scale to measure its weight, but you'll have to lift the suitcase and place it on the scale.

A load cell, on the other hand, is a device that can measure the weight of something without needing to lift it off the ground. It has a special design that can detect the force or pressure applied to it when something is placed on top of it.

When you put something on a load cell, it will create a small electrical signal that's proportional to the weight of the item. This signal can be measured and used to display the weight on a screen or to control other devices.

Think of a load cell as a special type of scale that doesn't require you to lift heavy objects in order to measure their weight. It's like having a magical weightometer that can sense the weight of anything you put on it!