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Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor

Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor

Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor

$119.00

The Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor couples a 3-axis accelerometer with a stable and accurate force sensor that measures forces as small as ±0.1 N and up to ±50 N. Measure pushes and pulls in the classroom or outdoors. It connects via Bluetooth® wireless technology or via USB to your device.

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The Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor includes a force sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, and 3-axis gyroscope. Take it on a roller coaster, swing, or slide. Suspend several Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensors from the ceiling to perform a 3-D vector force experiment, or attach a string to the hook and whirl it in a horizontal or vertical circle. In wireless mode, your imagination is the only limiting factor!

Go Direct Force and Acceleration can be used in a variety of experiments:

  • Investigate Newton’s Third Law by connecting the hooks of two force sensors with a rubber band.
  • Use the force sensor to pull an object across a surface to measure frictional forces.
  • Attach the force sensor to the Centripetal Force Apparatus to measure centripetal force and acceleration simultaneously.
  • Place sensors on Dynamics Carts to investigate forces and accelerations in collisions.
  • Connect to Scratch 3 and enhance your activity with sensor input to control your sprite.

Rechargeable Battery—Ready When You Are

The robust rechargeable battery offers long battery life and provides always-ready operation when using the sensor wirelessly. Monitor battery life directly from our award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis® app, as well as LabQuest® 3. Should the battery run low, simply connect the sensor to the charging cable and keep on collecting—no interruptions or inconvenience to you or your students.

Wireless or Wired—The Flexibility to Choose

Our Go Direct sensors connect directly to your mobile device, Chromebook™, or computer using our Vernier Graphical Analysis® app—no additional equipment or software purchases are necessary. Go Direct sensors can be used wired via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing you to choose the solution best for your classroom or laboratory.

Specifications

  • Force: ±50 N
  • Acceleration: 3 axis, ±16 g
  • Gyroscope: 3 axis, 2000°/s
  • Connections:
    • Wireless: Bluetooth
    • Wired: USB

Experiments

Elementary School (8 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Learning to Use a Force SensorInvestigating Force
Lift the Load!Investigating Force
What a Drag!Investigating Force
Oh! My Aching Back! How Ramps Make Lifting EasierInvestigating Force
Learning to Use the Force SensorElementary Science with Vernier
Lift the LoadElementary Science with Vernier
What a Drag!Elementary Science with Vernier
Oh! My Aching Back! How Ramps Make Lifting EasierElementary Science with Vernier
Middle School (14 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Life in the Fast LaneForensics with Vernier
Flipping coinsForensics with Vernier
PulleysExploring Physical Science
BuoyancyExploring Physical Science
FrictionExploring Physical Science
First Class LeversExploring Physical Science
Frictional ForcesMiddle School Science with Vernier
First-Class LeversMiddle School Science with Vernier
PulleysMiddle School Science with Vernier
BuoyancyMiddle School Science with Vernier
Frictional ForcesPhysical Science with Vernier
First-Class LeversPhysical Science with Vernier
PulleysPhysical Science with Vernier
An Inclined PlanePhysical Science with Vernier
High School (20 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Life in the Fast LaneForensics with Vernier
Flipping coinsForensics with Vernier
Simple Neuromuscular ReflexesHuman Physiology Experiments
BalanceHuman Physiology Experiments
Springs Making Things MovePhysics Explorations and Projects
Kinetic Energy and MassPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work and Kinetic EnergyPhysics Explorations and Projects
Gravitation on EarthPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Circular MotionPhysics Explorations and Projects
Frictional ForcesPhysical Science with Vernier
First-Class LeversPhysical Science with Vernier
PulleysPhysical Science with Vernier
An Inclined PlanePhysical Science with Vernier
Newton's Third LawPhysics with Vernier
Static and Kinetic FrictionPhysics with Vernier
Centripetal Accelerations on a TurntablePhysics with Vernier
Accelerations in the Real WorldPhysics with Vernier
Bungee Jump AccelerationsPhysics with Vernier
Newton's Second LawPhysics with Vernier
College (14 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Simple Neuromuscular ReflexesHuman Physiology Experiments
BalanceHuman Physiology Experiments
Springs Making Things MovePhysics Explorations and Projects
Kinetic Energy and MassPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work and Kinetic EnergyPhysics Explorations and Projects
Gravitation on EarthPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Circular MotionPhysics Explorations and Projects
Newton's Third LawPhysics with Vernier
Static and Kinetic FrictionPhysics with Vernier
Centripetal Accelerations on a TurntablePhysics with Vernier
Accelerations in the Real WorldPhysics with Vernier
Bungee Jump AccelerationsPhysics with Vernier
Newton's Second LawPhysics with Vernier

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2
LabQuest (discontinued)Incompatible

Compatibility Notes

  1. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
  2. Connect this sensor to LabQuest 2 via USB. Currently shipping sensor cannot connect to LabQuest 2 via Bluetooth® connection. A software update for LabQuest 2 is under investigation to resolve this issue.
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
No interface requiredFull support 1
LabQuest 3Full support 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 2 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.
  2. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
No interface requiredFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
  2. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1 2Full support 1 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2 3Full support 1 2 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
  2. iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GWGoogle Science Journal
No interface requiredFull supportIncompatibleFull support 1
LabQuest 3Full support 2 3Full support 2Incompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 2 3 4Full support 2 4Incompatible

Compatibility Notes

  1. In addition to having the Science Journal app installed and the Location permission enabled, you must also install Graphical Analysis 4 on your Android device to use this sensor.
  2. iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
  4. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Javascript
Software
InterfaceJavascript
No interface requiredFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. A wireless Bluetooth® connection can be made with Go Direct sensors on any platform running a browser with WebBluetooth support. However, only a few operating systems have been tested and testing has been limited.
Python
Software
InterfacePython
No interface requiredFull support
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
No interface requiredFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.

What's Included

  • Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor
  • Hook
  • Bumper
  • Nylon screw
  • Accessory rod
  • Micro USB Cable

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Clay-Holder Bumpers with ClayCLAY-BMPRS$5.00
Go Direct® Centripetal Force ApparatusGDX-CFA$325.00
Go Direct® Charge StationGDX-CRG$89.00
Bumper and Launcher KitBLK$99.00
Reflex Hammer Accessory KitRFX-ACC$29.00
Adapter for PASCO CartPCA-DFS$15.00
Centripetal Force Apparatus Moment of Inertia Accessory KitCFA-MIK$199.00
Micro USB to USB-C CableCB-USB-C-MICRO$9.00
Centripetal Force Apparatus Sensor BracketCFA-SBK$19.00
Centripetal Force Apparatus Motor Accessory KitGDX-CFA-MAK$199.00
Force Table AdapterFTA-DFS$35.00
Air Track AdapterATA-DFS$69.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Replacement Rod, 5 inchACC-ROD$4.00
Micro USB CableCB-USB-MICRO$5.00
Dual-Range Force Sensor Replacement Parts KitDFS-RPK$24.00
Go Direct® 300 mAh Replacement BatteryGDX-BAT-300$10.00

Support

Resources

Warranty

5-year limited warranty (1 year on battery)
See our warranty policy

Replacement Parts

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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