Can I buy a plunger-equipped encoder cart?January 2, 20200 The Vernier Go Direct Sensor Carts (both green and yellow) are plunger carts that have encoder functionality built into the carts. The carts are sold...... Continue Reading →
What do I purchase to add a second encoder cart to my Motion Encoder System?September 3, 20190 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...... Continue Reading →
How do I collect data using a Motion Encoder and a photogate simultaneously?December 18, 20180 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...... Continue Reading →
How do I get good impulse momentum data for an inelastic collision using Motion Encoder?March 14, 20170 If you attempt to collect data for an inelastic collision (using the lumps of clay on the bumper launcher kit) you may find it difficult...... Continue Reading →
Motion Encoder does not maintain its zero point between runs.January 17, 20170 This issue occurs when using a , with a LabPro Interface. The zero point is not maintained between experimental runs. This is caused by an...... Continue Reading →
How do I write an Arduino program (sketch) to read the Vernier Encoder System?December 16, 20160 The signal from the is exactly the same as that from our . As a result, you can use the sample Arduino sketch VernierRotary. This...... Continue Reading →
Will the metal cart MEC fit into a new plastic cart?November 1, 20160 Yes, the encoder system is exactly the same for both the “old” green carts from our (discontinued) VDS-CART and the new plastic form . The...... Continue Reading →
I cannot use Motion Encoder System on DIG/SONIC 2 of LabPro.November 3, 20140 The Motion Encoder System does not Auto-ID when connected to a LabPro interface so you need to open a file. To use a single Motion...... Continue Reading →