Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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Chapters in this video
00:00 - Overview of the result
00:13 - Introduction of the basic ideas
01:17 - A simple Robot Inventor switch with few Word Blocks
07:08 - Adjustable spring strength in Motor Force Sensor
12:03 - Very soft spring motor Touch Sensor
15:18 - Flipping on/off switch with Robot Inventor Motor
22:00 - Conclusion: motors are more versatile than Force Sensors
In this video, I show how to use a Motor as Force sensor if you have a LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor 51515 set. That set doesn't contain a touch sensor. I think you don't need one. For the special occasions, where you really need one, follow this guide. The tutorial also works with LEGO SPIKE Prime.
Please like and ask any questions you have in the comments!
Get the T-Shirt on: https://shop.spreadshirt.nl/antons-mindstorms/
Support my work on: patreon.com/antonsmindstorms
For complete building instructions and in-depth articles go to:
antonsmindstorms.com
Chapters in this video
00:00 - Overview of the result
00:13 - Introduction of the basic ideas
01:17 - A simple Robot Inventor switch with few Word Blocks
07:08 - Adjustable spring strength in Motor Force Sensor
12:03 - Very soft spring motor Touch Sensor
15:18 - Flipping on/off switch with Robot Inventor Motor
22:00 - Conclusion: motors are more versatile than Force Sensors
In this video, I show how to use a Motor as Force sensor if you have a LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor 51515 set. That set doesn't contain a touch sensor. I think you don't need one. For the special occasions, where you really need one, follow this guide. The tutorial also works with LEGO SPIKE Prime.
