The Cart Fan (DTS-CFAN) should fit securely in its mounting bracket but still be fairly easy to remove. For instance, when placed properly in the center bracket on the mounting plate, the attachment should be secure enough that you could lift the dy...

The Cart Fan (DTS-CFAN) was announced in January 2024 and started shipping from the Vernier offices in May 2024. It appears that some of the early Cart Fan units did not have the propeller properly seated on the motor shaft. In this poor position, t...

Starting with a batch of GDX-VPG in October 2024, we are using that marking to indicate that the sensor was a "give away" to visiting teachers. In the case of the GDX-VPG, these photogates are perfectly good for most uses, but the acceleration they ...

This note is about Graphical Analysis data collection issues on Chromebooks when using any model of LabQuest interface, connected by USB. Both the web app version of Graphical Analysis and the Web Store version are affected, but the web app may be w...

Spectral Analysis 5.0 (and newer) may have Bluetooth connection issues with certain spectrometers on certain Chromebooks running older Bluetooth drivers. macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS/iPadOS are not affected. This note applies to the fol...

Texas Instruments is aware that some rechargeable calculators are displaying a "validating OS" message or not holding a charge. Customers in the US who have this happening with their calculators should use the link below to place an order for a repl...

The Cart Fan (DTS-CFAN) mounting plate arrives with four captive screws pre-installed. These captive screws are used for attaching the mounting plate to a Go Direct Sensor Cart. If you will be using the Cart Fan with a teal, plastic, standard cart o...

This article refers to KidWind Balsa Blade Sheets (KW-BBS10) and KidWind Balsa Blade Sheets (KW-BB100) Balsa wood is a natural material, and the density of any given piece may vary from 100 kg/m3 or less, up to 450 kg/m3 or more. It is natural th...

Spectral Analysis was previously available in two formats for Chromebooks: the Chrome Packaged App downloaded from the Chrome Web Store, and the Progressive Web App (PWA), reached through a browser URL. Google removed the Packaged App delivery me...

The Pasco Mini Launcher (ME-6825B) has an optional accessory bracket, designed to all students to attach Pasco photogates to the end of the launcher. This accessory bracket is designed to fit only Pasco photogates. If you have access to a 3D prin...