This Sensor Makes Your Muscles An Input!

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

🔗 *The full guide* : _https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/sensors/getting-started-with-emg-muscle-sensors-measure-muscle-flexing/_

In this video, we are taking a look at *EMG muscle sensors* - a way to read *muscle flexing* with your microcontroller. We will be looking at how these sensors actually read your muscle movements, the challenges of using them practically, and of course how you can get some going for yourself!

🔧🔨🧰 Hardware featured in this guide:

*EMG Muscle Sensor Kit:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE10273_
*Microcontrollers:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/development-boards.html#category_2183_

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0:00 Intro
0:45 How an EMG Sensor Works
3:16 What Gear You Will Need
5:34 Wiring It All Up
7:20 Electrode Placement
8:30 Reading The Signal
13:02 Doom Scrolling With An EMG Sensor
14:00 Conclusion

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