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(Re-posted from r/Arduino) Is using a rod of known length (5cm) to press on a scale a good way to measure torque? When I tested it, the scale said 7.5 kg for 5cm, but the mg996r should be 10kg/cm. How do I measure torque reliably?

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(Re-posted from r/Arduino) Is using a rod of known length (5cm) to press on a scale a good way to measure torque? When I tested it, the scale said 7.5 kg for 5cm, but the mg996r should be 10kg/cm. How do I measure torque reliably?	2