Read sensor connected to USB port via Arduino

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Hi all,

I am new to Arduino and I have a questions.

I have a load cell sensor which has a USB port output. I was wandering if there is a way to read the output value (force) via the Arduino in a control manner.

Thank you,

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Which Arduino?

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I have an Arduino Uno and a mega. I can order another model if those do not permit that function

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Hi @DiMbex

which arduino?
which load cell sensor ?

Maybe this work for your project.
https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoUSBHostShield&lang=

please, read

mainly this part:
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@DiMbex, your topic has been moved to a more suitable location on the forum.

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Hi Ruilviana,

I am using the Arduino Mega and this sensor

https://www.loadcellshop.co.uk/load-cells/low-capacity-load-cells/low-capacity-load-cell-detail

So my understanding is that if I wan to use a usb connected sensor, I need to plug it on another board ( as the one you provided ) and then use SPI protocol to read ?

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If you have the load cell version with the USB interface, you need to plug it into a Windows PC to use the software supplied.

Simple as that.

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