DCU Power Output Pack (DCU-POP) Troubleshooting and FAQsAugust 6, 20180 The is a great starter set of output devices for use with the . The kit includes several output devices, including a motor, LEDs, incandescent...... Continue Reading →
How do you wire a stepper motor to the DCU?June 14, 20180 Stepper motors are great for projects and can easily be used with an Arduino and our . If you have a stepper motor and want...... Continue Reading →
Can I use Go Direct sensors with a Digital Control Unit?June 4, 20180 Yes. You must use the LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 interface to control a line on the Digital Control Unit with a Go Direct (GDX)...... Continue Reading →
Where do I find electronic components for use with the Digital Control Unit (DCU)?June 4, 20180 The can be used with any DC electronic component or output device that requires only power and ground connections, such as an LED, buzzer, or...... Continue Reading →
Can SensorDAQ output a PWM signal and simultaneously run a Motion Detector?February 2, 20170 No. This question comes up because users might be tempted to try to do the PID Ping Pong Ball Levitation experiment, from , using a...... Continue Reading →
How fast does the DCU respond to data?November 22, 20160 The will attempt to collect data at the same rate as the experiment sampling rate. However, it is possible to sample faster than the DCU...... Continue Reading →
Can I connect two separate Vernier DCUs to the Vernier Interface Shield?October 28, 20160 Yes. The , has two digital sensor ports. This allows for a , to be connected to each port, for a total of two DCUs....... Continue Reading →
How come my Arduino sketch to control a servo motor with the DCU is not working?October 28, 20160 The DCU has a 3-pin connector to connect a servo motor. The DCU line used to control the servo is line 4. The DCU has...... Continue Reading →
Can I use the DCU with the CBL 2 or LabPro?November 14, 20140 YES. The CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces do support digital output and can be used with the . You can download sample Texas Instruments calculator...... Continue Reading →
Logger Pro crashes when using the DCU and a Photogate with a LabPro.November 11, 20130 In Logger Pro v 3.8.6.1 we introduced the ability for sensor readings to trigger three of the output lines on the DCU. If you are...... Continue Reading →