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plyon® development kit

Complete toolkit to evaluate and integrate plyon® sensors—ideal for rapid prototyping, testing, and application development across industries.

Quick Start Guide
PDF V1.1 (2025)
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User Manual
PDF V1.1 (2025)
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plyon® stretch

plyon® flex

Soft, stretchable sensor designed for dynamic, deformable surfaces—best suited for smart textiles, soft robotics, and ergonomic interfaces.

Thin, flexible sensor ideal for flat or slightly curved surfaces—perfect for touch detection on panels, robotics, and wearables.

plyon® stretch Technical Data Sheet (TDS) V1.0
plyon® flex Technical Data Sheet (TDS) V4.4
plyon® stretch Bonding Guide

Software Tools

SerialPlot
Serial Plot is a lightweight tool for visualizing real-time data from plyon sensors. It plots incoming serial data as live graphs, helping to monitor sensor outputs quickly and intuitively during testing and development.
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Teraterm
Tera Term is a terminal emulator used to communicate with plyon sensors via a serial connection. It allows for sending commands and receiving raw sensor data, making it a useful tool for basic interaction, configuration, and debugging.
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KST Software
KST is an advanced plotting tool designed for handling large volumes of real-time data. It is used with plyon sensors to visualize and analyze sensor signals in detail, offering features such as zooming, filtering, and multi-channel plotting for in-depth evaluation.
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Check out our FAQ for quick answers to common questions.

What is the tacterion DevKit and what is it used for?

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The tacterion DevKit is a hardware and software platform designed to evaluate and integrate plyon® sensor technology into various applications. It allows developers to prototype touch, force, and proximity sensing use cases using Tacterion’s sensor solutions.

What are the main differences between DevKit D01 and D02?

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DevKit D01 is based on the original electronics and works with plyon® flex sensors. DevKit D02 is a more recent version designed for compatibility with tacterion’s new TPU-based stretch sensors. It features updated electronics and improved flexibility for integrating and testing sensor solutions.

Do I need special technical knowledge to use the DevKit?

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No specialized knowledge is required. The DevKit is designed to be accessible for both hardware professionals and newcomers. It includes documentation and setup guides that simplify the integration and testing process.

What types of sensors come with the DevKit?

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The DevKit includes various plyon® sensors in different shapes and formats, including Square, Medium, Stripe, Slider, and Array types. These sensors support the measurement of touch, force, and proximity.

Is the DevKit compatible with Arduino or Raspberry Pi?

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Yes, the DevKit is compatible with common prototyping platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi. This makes it suitable for integration into a wide range of custom or existing systems.

What is HFC™ and why is it relevant?

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HFC™, or Hybrid Force Compensation, is tacterion’s proprietary technology that combines resistive and capacitive sensing. It provides stable, drift-free signal output over time, which is important for applications involving prolonged or continuous interaction.

Can I adjust the sensitivity of the sensors?

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Yes, sensor sensitivity can be configured through the DevKit interface. This allows users to calibrate the sensor response to match specific requirements for force or proximity detection.

Is there technical support available with the DevKit?

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Each DevKit purchase includes one hour of technical support from tacterion. Additional resources such as documentation, tutorials, and firmware are also provided to assist users during development.

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