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- How do I decide which Dynamics Cart and Track System to ...
- The downside of this system is that the motion detector data for monitoring the cart is not very clean data. It works, but there are improved ways of measuring ...
- https://www.vernier.com/til/4407
- Will Pasco dynamics carts work on the Vernier tracks or vice versa ...
- You can use Pasco carts on Vernier tracks and vice versa. The only limitation is that the ... Dynamics Cart and Track System with Motion Encoder (DTS-EC)
- https://www.vernier.com/til/1632
- How do I install Anti-Roll Pegs on my Vernier Dynamics Cart ...
- For example, a cart placed on a lab table will not roll and fall to the floor. However, when the cart is placed on a Vernier dynamics track, the peg will move ...
- https://www.vernier.com/til/3393
- Vernier Dynamics System Troubleshooting and FAQs - Technical ...
- Vernier Dynamics Systems FAQs. How do you take apart a Vernier Dynamics Cart? The nuts to connect the feet to my track don't fit into the slot underneath ...
- https://www.vernier.com/til/2103
- Can I buy a plunger-equipped encoder cart? - Technical Information ...
- The plunger cart that comes with the Dynamics Cart and Track System with Motion Encoder or the Dynamics Cart and Track System is not equipped with the ...
- https://www.vernier.com/til/3294
- Are the new DTS carts and tracks compatible with the old VDS ...
- Feb 10, 2016 ... Although the carts and tracks included in the Dynamics Cart and Track System (DTS) look different than the carts in the Vernier Dynamics ...
- https://www.vernier.com/til/3634
- What do I purchase to add a second encoder cart to my Motion ...
- Feb 5, 2020 ... ... cart and receiver from a second dynamics cart and track system with ... encoder strip on the tracks that will use the two encoder carts.
- https://www.vernier.com/til/4478
- Motion Encoder System Troubleshooting and FAQs - Technical ...
- Dynamics Cart and Track System with Motion Encoder (DTS-EC) ... Secondary Test: Confirm that the encoder strip pattern on the cart, track, and receiver all ...
- https://www.vernier.com/til/3153
- How do I connect the Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor to a ...
- You will need the larger attachment screw included with the Dynamics Cart and Track System Fasteners for Force Sensor and Accelerometer (DTS-ACC) or the one ...
- https://www.vernier.com/til/3974
- Why should I switch from an air track to a dynamics track ...
- Nov 30, 2018 ... Modern dynamics carts make for very low friction experiments, so there is no longer a need for added expense, noise, and apparatus involved with ...
- https://www.vernier.com/til/4292
- Should I use a photogate or a Motion Detector?
- Motion Detectors and photogates can both measure motion, but both have advantages for certain experiments. PHOTOGATES Photogates function more like a spark timer in that...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/1938/
- Can I buy a plunger-equipped encoder cart?
- The Vernier Sensor Carts (both green and yellow) are plunger carts that have encoder functionality built into the carts. The carts are sold individually but...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3294/
- What do I purchase to add a second encoder cart to my Motion Encoder System?
- The most likely reason for wanting this would be to plot the motion of two carts in a collision. There are three ways to handle...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4478/
- How do I decide which Dynamics Cart and Track System to purchase?
- We are always happy to help you decide what to buy that will both fit within your budget and work with equipment you already own....
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4407/
- How do I collect data using a Motion Encoder and a photogate simultaneously?
- There are a few reasons you might want to collect data with both a Motion Encoder and a photogate at the same time. One example...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3862/
- Why should I switch from an air track to a dynamics track?
- A lot of instructors who make the switch tell us that having something that does not make noise is a big improvement to the classroom...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4292/
- Go Direct Sensor Cart Troubleshooting and FAQs
- Specifications and User Guide for and The Go Direct Sensor Cart is a dynamics cart with in-built position, force and acceleration sensors. Each dynamics cart...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4131/
- How do I install Anti-Roll Pegs on my Vernier Dynamics Cart?
- Certain dynamics cart products include a packet of Anti-Roll Pegs. The peg prevents the cart from rolling when the cart is placed on a near-horizontal...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3393/
- How do I use the plunger on my plunger cart?
- The plunger cart for the Dynamics Track and Cart System (molded gray plastic cart) has the ability to release the plunger two different ways: 1)...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3829/
- Why is my acceleration data so noisy in a Half-Atwood machine?
- One experimental set up that is popular for studying Newton’s Second Law is the Half-Atwood machine. In a Half-Atwood machine, a dynamics cart is tied...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3400/
- Should I buy the Vernier Dynamics System with the short track or a long track?
- The right choice for your lab depends on the activities in your curriculum. All of the activities in Physics with Vernier can be performed with...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3444/
- Updated information on the late-2013 to early-2014 dynamics cart friction issue
- The spacing of the wheels on carts made between November 18, 2013, and April 18, 2014, was effectively 0.6 mm narrower than previously. All cart...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3193/
- Go Direct Sensor Cart Charge Station Troubleshooting and FAQs
- Specifications and User Guide Troubleshooting Verify the wall outlet is providing power. Verify the Charge Station Cable is connected to the charge station base. If...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/11907/
- Sensor cart position reading decreases when cart is moved in the +x direction.
- A small number of Go Direct Sensor Carts, shipped from early 2021 to March 22, 2021, have a wiring issue that caused position data to...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/11636/
- Can I reduce the noise in the signal from my Hand Dynamometer connected to NI-ELVIS?
- This information relates to connecting a to an NI-ELVIS interface. In some situations, the signal may be noisy. To fix this, simply place a resistor...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/11599/
- I'm having trouble connecting my Android device to a LabQuest Stream.
- To connect the Graphical Analysis app running on an Android device to a LabQuest Stream interface, do the following: Turn on your LabQuest Stream interface....
- http://www.vernier.com/til/10885/
- How do I replace the wheels on a Go Direct Sensor Cart?
- Although the Go Direct Sensor Cart uses the same replacement wheels as our other dynamics carts (), we do not recommend students and teachers replacing...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/8557/
- How do you replace the wheels on the plastic (DTS) carts?
- Replacing the wheel/axle assemblies on our carts is fairly simple. You will need new wheel/axle assemblies for the ones you are replacing. They can be...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/8550/
- My LabQuest 2 asks for a Linux login. What should I do?
- If this is what you see (in white or pale blue font) when you are updating your LabQuest 2 or turning it on: OpenedHand Linux...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3051/
- How can I fix a broken axle mount on a Vernier DTS cart?
- The damage discussed here would happen only in an extreme situation where someone pushed in the wheel of a Vernier Dynamics Cart and then quickly...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4414/
- What do you recommend to replace the WDSS?
- The Wireless Dynamic Sensor System was discontinued in 2019 because certain parts were no longer available. This multisensor included a 3-axis accelerometer, a force sensor,...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4498/
- Problems with force sensor giving bad readings because hex barrel has been removed and improperly reinstalled.
- This article refers to the following products: All three of these sensors have a hexagonal barrel, or standoff, extending from the sensor case. This part...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2149/
- macOS gives a message on launch of Logger Pro that "Logger Pro has not been optimized for your Mac"
- Logger Pro 3.15 and earlier will generate an error message on computers running macOS 10.14.4 and later. The full text of the error message is...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4386/
- Graphical Analysis or Spectral Analysis launches on my Chromebook but won't connect to USB devices.
- When using a Chromebook, make you are using the Chrome version of the app. Many Chromebooks are able to run Android apps from the Google...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4359/
- Can I do Graph Matching with Graphical Analysis or Graphical Analysis Pro?
- Yes, you can do Graph Matching with Graphical Analysis and Graphical Analysis Pro apps. A motion detector must be connected to Graphical Analysis app in...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4483/
- Why won't my Logger Pro experiment file work with the Motion Encoder system?
- In Logger Pro 3, experiment files, such as the “03 Cart on a Ramp” from Physics with Vernier, are expected to work, as is, when...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4481/
- WDSS Troubleshooting and FAQs
- Specifications and User Guide TROUBLESHOOTING Primary Test: There is extensive information on installing Bluetooth radios and establishing radio communications with WDSS, see [til 4429] Secondary...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/1554/
- Networking for LabQuest 2 and LabQuest 3—FAQ and Troubleshooting
- This information pertains to LabQuest 2 and LabQuest 3. If you have an original LabQuest, see this article. INITIAL SETUP [til 2725] [til 2726] [til...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2669/
- Data Sharing - Connected Science System FAQ and Troubleshooting
- The Connected Science System is a networked collection of technology that supports hands-on, collaborative learning with individualized accountability. For step-by-step guides on configuring and using...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2675/
- What make and model of computer do you recommend? Should I buy a Mac or a PC?
- We make it a policy of not recommending any specific make or model of computer. We have tested our products on many different configurations of...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/675/
- Do you have Logger Pro for Chromebooks?
- Logger Pro is Windows and macOS computer software only. For Chromebooks that run Chrome OS you can use the following applications available in the Chrome...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3617/
- Are your sensors compatible with Google Science Journal?
- Yes. Go Wireless and some Go Direct sensors can be used with Google Science Journal. For more information on Science Journal, see https://www.vernier.com/products/software/science-journal/ https://makingscience.withgoogle.com/science-journal [til...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3711/
- Go Direct Temperature sensor reports a constant non-zero value.
- The can get into a state where it reports a constant value after a static discharge. The sensor will continue to report new readings with...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4338/
- Eddy Current Brake Troubleshooting and FAQs
- Specifications and User Guide ASSEMBLY Insert the desired number of magnets into the Eddy Current Brake. The Eddy Current Brake connectors swivel to allow 4...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4158/
- What is the best light source to make solar panels work indoors?
- This article refers to experiments using the . We have recommended a load resistance for each light source listed below. Note that the recommendations are...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3684/
- Go Direct Hand Dynamometer Troubleshooting and FAQs
- Specifications and User Guide TROUBLESHOOTING-Primary Test: Confirm that the sensor was properly zeroed. If the sensor does not read zero in the orientation in which...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4311/
- Will my device work with Go Direct Sensors via Bluetooth?
- Go Direct sensors work with devices that run Mac OS, iOS, Windows, Chrome OS, and Android. Not every device is created equally, so to know...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3857/
- Can I purchase individual parts from one of the KidWind kits?
- In working with the KidWind nonprofit organization, we developed kits that are as inexpensive as possible. The kits contain the most popular configurations of the...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4324/
- Vernier Photogate (VPG-BTD) Troubleshooting and FAQs
- Specifications and User Guide TROUBLESHOOTING -Primary Test: Is the shutter positioned properly? A mechanical shutter is used to block the internal gate, switching the device...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/1422/
- How do I measure motion with a photogate using the Vernier Cart Picket Fence?
- The Cart Picket Fence can be used with a photogate to measure distance, velocity and acceleration vs. time. Using a Vernier (BTD) Photogate With Logger...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2313/
- Why does my photogate record a really high velocity at the beginning of a trial with a picket fence?
- One possible cause for a high initial velocity is the detection of the leading edge of the picket fence as it passes through a photogate....
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2312/
- Why does the Cart Picket Fence edge get detected by a photogate?
- It is possible that when using the Cart Picket Fence (PF-CART) a photogate will detect the edges of the (clear) plastic picket fence and not...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2936/
- How can I compare my g measurements to a local value and improve their accuracy?
- Parker Moreland did an excellent analysis on measuring g with a photogate and suggests a procedure for minimizing error. This article also includes a formula...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2275/
- How can I use a Vernier Photogate to measure g?
- When you first connect a photogate, the associated sensor meter shown in the software should read “Unblocked” or 0. You can test the photogate by...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2311/
- Can I use Go Direct Acceleration with a metal cart?
- Yes, you can attach our to the green, metal carts from the using the gray, plastic bracket (A) that came with the accelerometer and the...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4300/
- How do I use Data Sharing when the source is on a different subnet?
- When computer networks are divided into multiple sub-networks (subnets), there are several ways of using the Connected Science System when devices are in a different...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2752/
- Why is my Vernier website shopping cart empty after I update it?
- The web browser cookie is corrupted and needs to be deleted. The web browser cookie stores a cart ID number that is mismatched, so changes...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4005/
- What are the system requirements for Logger Pro and Logger Lite?
- System recommendations for Logger Pro 3.16.2 (released March 2021) and Logger Lite 1.9.4 (released May 2018): Any computer purchased in the past three years will...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/1579/
- Can I use my WDSS with the Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus?
- You can attach the to the beam of the . This will allow you to collect force and acceleration data. We recommend using the for...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4260/
- What channels should I activate to use my GDX force sensor on the GDX-CFA?
- The requires the use of the for sensor data collection. There are three primary channels that will be of use when using this sensor with...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4258/
- Why is Graphical Analysis for Android requesting permission to see my location?
- Staring with Android version 6, app permissions lumped together the use of Bluetooth and location information. As a result, to allow the Graphical Analysis, Graphical...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3618/
- Graphical Analysis GW for iOS FAQ and Troubleshooting
- General Product InformationWebsite: View in App Store [til 3312] Create an ExperimentTap Create Experiment to start data collection or manual data entry. Graphical Analysis automatically saves...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2670/
- Go Wireless Sensors - Computer, Tablet and Mobile Device Support Details
- Tablet and Mobile Device Support for Go Wireless Sensors FAQs Q: Can I use Go Wireless sensors with an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch? A:...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/3133/
- What is the difference between Graphical Analysis app (Graphical) and Graphical Analysis GW (GraphicalGW)?
- There are two applications with similar names available for iOS, iPadOS and Android devices. Graphical Analysis (without the GW) is the newer application, and is...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/4177/
- Original LabQuest Troubleshooting and FAQs (Full List)
- This information pertains to the original LabQuest. If you have LabQuest 2, see this article. If you have LabQuest 3, see this article. User manual:...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/1688/
- Vernier Data Share (Android): When I try to Download Data, the download never completes.
- A known issue with Chrome for Android results in a download that never completes when selecting Download Data. You may see a status bar in...
- http://www.vernier.com/til/2945/
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