Go!Motion
Go!Motion is our motion detector that connects directly to a computer or Chromebook USB port—eliminating the need for an additional data-collection interface.
Description
Go!Motion is used to collect the position, velocity and acceleration data of moving objects. Go!Motion connects directly to a computer or Chromebook USB port making it fast and easy to set up experiments and start collecting a wide range of real-time motion data.
Go!Motion can track objects as close fifteen centimeters and as far away as six meters. The sensor also features reduced noise and temperature compensation to ensure accuracy.
- Analyze the motion of a ball, a cart on a ramp, or a pendulum
- Adjust sensitivity to track the motion of objects close to Go!Motion or up to six meters away
- Attach Go!Motion to a track like the one included in the Vernier Dynamics Cart and Track System to study velocity and acceleration
Versatile Data Collection Options
- USB Port: Connects to a computer, Chromebook, or LabQuest 2
- Digital Sensor Port: LabQuest 2, LabQuest Mini, LabPro, CBL 2, and TI-Nspire Lab Cradle through the digital port (additional cable required)
- TI Calculator I/O Port: Go!Motion can also connect directly to the I/O port of TI graphing calculators (additional cable required for TI-84 Plus/TI-Nspire or other calculators)
Teacher Pack of 8 Go!Motions
Save money when you purchase the Go!Motion Teacher Pack, which includes eight Go!Motion USB motion detectors.
Sample Data
Videos
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Specifications
- Range: 0.15 to 6 m
- Resolution: 1 mm
- Temperature Compensation: Automatic
- Accuracy: 2mm
- Ultrasound Frequency: 50 kHz
- Power Consumption: 51 mA
- Power Source: USB/DIG (Computers, LabQuest) or 4 AA batteries (Calculators)
Reviews
“Between the interface to the software and the number of possible applications, this is one of the most modular and versatile tools of scientific investigation a physics teacher is likely to encounter…. Putting it all together, if you want a device that just works for you, no questions asked, I would strongly recommend the Go!Motion sensor from Vernier.”
Read the full review from NSTA Recommends »
Experiments and Lab Ideas
Select a lab book to see a list of experiments and more information.
Real-World Math with Vernier (18)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 1 Walk the Line - Straight Line Distance Graphs
- 7 Spring Thing - Newton's Second Law
- 8 Stretch It to the Limit - The Linear Force Relation for a Rubber Band
- 9 What Goes Up - Position and Time for a Cart on a Ramp
- 10 That's the Way the Ball Bounces - Height and Time for a Bouncing Ball
- 11 Walk This Way - Definition of Rate
- 12 Velocity Test - Interpreting Graphs
- 13 From Here to There - Applications of the Distance Formula
- 18 Bounce Back - The Pattern of Rebound Heights
- 20 Swinging Ellipses - Plotting an Ellipse
- 22 Tic, Toc: Pendulum Motion
- 24 Up And Down: Damped Harmonic Motion
- 25 How Tall? Describing Data with Statistical Plots
- 27 Meet You at the Intersection: Solving a System of Linear Equations
- 29 Clock Design: Period and Length of a Simple Pendulum
- 30 Graph It in Pieces: Piecewise Defined Functions
- 31 Stepping to the Greatest Integer: The Greatest Integer Function
- 32 Crawling Around: Parametric Plots
Physics with Vernier (13)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 1 Graph Matching
- 2A Back and Forth Motion
- 2B Back and Forth Motion
- 3B Cart on a Ramp
- 4B Determining g on an Incline
- 6 Ball Toss
- 12 Static and Kinetic Friction
- 13 Air Resistance
- 15 Simple Harmonic Motion
- 16 Energy of a Tossed Ball
- 17 Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion
- 18B Momentum, Energy and Collisions
- 19B Impulse and Momentum
Middle School Science with Vernier (7)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Elementary Science with Vernier (7)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Physical Science with Vernier (6)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Advanced Physics with Vernier - Mechanics (6)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Forensics with Vernier (3)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Earth Science with Vernier (1)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Engineering Projects with NI LabVIEW and Vernier (1)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Lab Ideas and Innovative Uses
Do you have an innovative use for Vernier technology? What about a favorite lab or demo? We love to hear what creative uses people have for our products. Please email them to innovativeuses@vernier.com
Compatibility Requirements
The Go!Motion may require a compatible interface and software. Choose a platform below to see compatible interface and software options.
LabQuest 2Full SupportThe Go!Motion is fully supported with LabQuest 2 (version 2.8.3), a standalone data logger with built-in graphing and analysis software.
Learn more about LabQuest 2 »
Compatibility Notes
- Requires a Motion Detector Cable to connect to a DIG port on the interface
ComputersSoftware Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for ComputersVersion 4.4 Logger ProVersion 3.15 Logger LiteVersion 1.9.2 No interface required Full support Full support Full support LabQuest Mini Full support 1 Full support 1 Full support 1 LabQuest 2 Full support 1 Full support 1 Full support 1 LabQuest Stream Full support 1 2 Full support 1 Full support 1 3 Original LabQuest(discontinued) Full support 1 Full support 1 Full support 1 LabPro(discontinued) Incompatible Full support 1 Full support 1 Compatibility Notes
- Requires a Motion Detector Cable to connect to a DIG port on the interface
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth® technology
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
ChromebookSoftware Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for ChromeVersion 4.4 No interface required Full support LabQuest Mini Full support 1 LabQuest 2 Full support 1 LabQuest Stream Full support 1 2 Original LabQuest(discontinued) Full support 1 Compatibility Notes
- Requires a Motion Detector Cable to connect to a DIG port on the interface
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth® technology
iOSSoftware Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for iOSVersion 4.0.3 LabQuest Stream Full support 1 LabQuest 2 Full support 1 2 Compatibility Notes
- Requires a Motion Detector Cable to connect to a DIG port on the interface
- Mobile devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Android
Software Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for AndroidVersion 4.4 Graphical Analysis GW for AndroidVersion 3.2 LabQuest Stream Coming soon 1 2 Full support 1 LabQuest 2 Full support 1 3 Full support 1 3 Compatibility Notes
- Requires a Motion Detector Cable to connect to a DIG port on the interface
- Future software updates will add support for a LabQuest Stream interface.
- Mobile devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Additional PlatformsYou can also use the Go!Motion with these platforms:
Arduino
Scratch
LabVIEW
TI Handhelds
Original LabQuestWhat’s Included
Go!Motion
- Vernier Go!Motion
- Standard USB cable
- User manual
Go!Motion Teacher Pack
- 8 Vernier Go!Motion
- 8 Standard USB cables
- User manual
Ordering Information
All prices are for U.S. educators.
Support
Resources
Contact Us
- Web: Online Support Form
- Email: support@vernier.com
- Phone: 1-888-837-6437
Warranty
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