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Go Direct Projectile Launcher Troubleshooting and FAQs

  • December 13, 2018
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Specifications and User Guide TROUBLESHOOTING -Primary Test: Verify that the Projectile Launcher is powered using the USB cable connected to a USB port on a......
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Why does the Cart Picket Fence edge get detected by a photogate?

  • December 12, 2018
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It is possible that when using the , a photogate will detect the edges of the (clear) plastic picket fence and not just the black......
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Spectrum Tubes Troubleshooting and FAQs

  • December 12, 2018
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TROUBLESHOOTING – Primary Test: Insert the spectrum tube in the Power Supply (Single or Carousel) and turn on the Power Supply. The spectrum tube should......
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How can I compare my g measurements to a local value and improve their accuracy?

  • December 12, 2018
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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......
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How can I use a Vernier Photogate to measure g?

  • December 12, 2018
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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......
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Can you trigger a photogate with a green laser?

  • December 12, 2018
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Yes. We have tested this with the and it effectively activates the photogate’s photo-transistor. A Class 2 laser is generally considered safe as the blink......
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Can I use a photogate to measure the muzzle velocity from a gun or air cannon?

  • December 12, 2018
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This has not been empirically tested at Vernier. But we are rather confident that a photogate should not be used for tests like this. High......
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Why does my Vernier Photogate (VPG-BTD) not respond to block/unblock events?

  • December 11, 2018
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Check the position of the sliding shutter on the inside of the photogate. Since the shutter is black, it is easy to miss its position.......
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What can I do about corrosion on the launch ball for the Vernier Projectile Launcher?

  • December 10, 2018
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In warm, humid environments, the steel balls included with the Vernier Projectile Launcher (VPL) and Go Direct Projectile Launcher (GDX-PL) can corrode as they are......
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Projectile launcher does not register block / unblock events.

  • December 10, 2018
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If your projectile launcher photogates always reads unblocked or blocked, here are a few things to check: The following information applies to only the Vernier......
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