NXT Cartesian Diver

In this project, you will design and build a stationary air-pumping station for a Cartesian diver apparatus.

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Learning Objectives

In this project, you will design and build a stationary air-pumping station for a Cartesian diver apparatus. Your device should replicate the pressurization caused by squeezing a handheld bottle. You will use a LEGO Pneumatic Hand Pump and Vernier Gas Pressure Sensor to automatically pressurize the bottle causing the diver to sink to the bottom.

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Cartesian Diver Lab Book:

STEM 2 with Vernier and LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT	Order Code: STEM2	$35
Gas Pressure Sensor	Order Code: GPS-BTA	$83
NXT Sensor Adapter	Order Code: BTA-NXT	$39