I'm still a noob when it comes to Arduino and electronics. But, I've learned a few things since I purchased an Uno last February. I'm at a point where I'm developing my own projects, but my knowledge of sensors and other components is clearly still lacking at this point.
A project I want to develop down the road triggers a camera to take a photograph when a change in weight is measured.
The practical application would be used in bird photography. What I want to do is set a camera near a bird feeder and focus on a specific pre-placed perch. I want to use some type of weight-sensing component to trigger the camera to take a photograph if a bird lands on the perch. But, I don't want the sensor to appear in the photograph.
I've found a variety of sensors that might be useful for this application at Flex / Force - SparkFun Electronics?
But, my knowledge, as I said, is limited.
Could someone suggest which sensor would be best for my project. I initially thought the load sensor, but I'm measuring changes in ounces and not pounds.
Any help, advice or suggestions is appreciated.