Go Direct® Motion Detector
The Go Direct Motion Detector uses ultrasound to measure the position, velocity, and acceleration of moving objects. It connects via Bluetooth® wireless technology or via USB to your device.
Description
The Go Direct Motion Detector accurately tracks objects as close as 15 cm and as far away as 3.5 m. The compact design and wireless capability of this motion detector eliminate the concern of a dangling cable getting in the way.
The Go Direct Motion Detector can be used in a variety of experiments:
- Study position, velocity, and acceleration of carts when mounted on a track.
- Match graphs created in Graphical Analysis 4 software.
- Analyze the effects of air resistance on falling coffee filters.
- Investigate simple harmonic motion by monitoring a mass on a spring.
Specifications
- Range: 15 cm to 3.5 m
- Resolution: 1 mm
- Maximum sampling rate: 30 samples/s
- Connections:
- Wireless: Bluetooth
- Wired: USB
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Compatibility Requirements
- LabQuest 2Full Support
The Go Direct® Motion Detector is fully supported with LabQuest 2 (version 2.8.5), a standalone data logger with built-in graphing and analysis software.
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Compatibility Notes
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
- Computers
Software Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for ComputersVersion 4.7.1 No interface required Full support 1 LabQuest 2 Full support 2 3 Compatibility Notes
- 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.
- 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 when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
- Chromebook
Software Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for ChromeVersion 4.7.1 No interface required Full support LabQuest 2 Full support 1 2 Compatibility Notes
- 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 when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
- iOS
Software Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for iOSVersion 4.7.1 Graphical Analysis GW for iOSVersion 4.0.5 No interface required Full support Full support LabQuest 2 Full support 1 2 3 Full support 1 2 3 Compatibility Notes
- Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
- iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
- Android
Software Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for AndroidVersion 4.7.1 Graphical Analysis GW for AndroidVersion 3.2 No interface required Full support Incompatible LabQuest 2 Full support 1 2 Compatibility Notes
- iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
- Additional Platforms
You can also use the Go Direct® Motion Detector with these platforms:
What’s Included
- Vernier Go Direct Motion Detector
- Micro USB Cable
Ordering Information
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Contact Us
- Web: Online Support Form
- Email: support@vernier.com
- Phone: 1-888-837-6437
Warranty
5-year limited warranty (1 year on battery)
Replacement Parts
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