HX711 with six load cells?

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I want to make a bed occupancy sensor with a HX711 like this. The bed has 6 legs, which makes this a challenge. I can solder just fine and software is my jam, but the wiring part is like hocus pocus for me. Can someone please tell me if/how I can hook up 6 load cells to one module?

Because I can not find how to connect more than 4 load cells, I have the feeling that this is not possible. Would an alternative be to connect 3 load cells to one module and just combine the values of both with software? Or even use 4 and 2 setup.

2

Why do you beed to measure every leg ?
Also a pressure would be easier if you don’t need weight

3

Because if I don't measure every leg, my bed will not be on the floor with all six legs. And if I would place something else under the not-measured-legs, my readings will suffer.

Also, I would like the weight measurement, they are a really nice byproduct (if accurate).

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Did you ever figure it out? In the same boat currently.