Vernier Go Direct User Manual

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Go Direct Projectile
Launcher
(Order Code GDX-PL)
The Go Direct Projectile Launcher allows students
to investigate important concepts in two-
dimensional kinematics.
Sample experiments include
Investigate projectile range as a function of
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launch angle.
Measure the launch speed of a projectile.
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Predict the ball landing point from the initial speed of a horizontally
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launched ball.
Predict the ball landing point from the initial launch speed and angle.
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Attempt to hit a target.
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Note: Vernier products are designed for educational use. Our products are not
designed nor are they recommended for any industrial, medical, or commercial
process such as life support, patient diagnosis, control of a manufacturing
process, or industrial testing of any kind.
What's Included
Go Direct Projectile Launcher
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Steel balls (6)
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Hand pump
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Pairs of safety goggles (2)
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Level
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Roll of waxed marking paper
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Micro USB Cable
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Compatible Software
See
www.vernier.com/manuals/gdx-pl
Direct Projectile Launcher.
for a list of software compatible with Go
Getting Started
Please see the following link for platform-specific connection information:
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-pl
Install Graphical Analysis 4 on your computer, Chromebook™, or mobile
device. If using LabQuest 2, make sure LabQuest App is up to date. See
www.vernier.com/ga4 for Graphical Analysis 4 availability or
www.vernier.com/downloads to update LabQuest App.
Bluetooth Connection
1. Connect your sensor to a USB wall
outlet, USB power brick, or
available USB port on a device.
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The Bluetooth LED will blink
red.
2. Launch Graphical Analysis 4 or
turn on LabQuest 2.
3. If using Graphical Analysis 4, click
or tap Sensor Data Collection. If
using LabQuest 2, choose Wireless
Device Setup ˃ Go Direct from the
Sensors menu.
4. Select your Go Direct sensor from
the list of Discovered Wireless
Devices. Your sensor's ID is located
near the barcode on the sensor.
5. If using Graphical Analysis 4, click
or tap Done. If using LabQuest 2,
tap OK. The LED will blink green
when successfully connected. You
are now ready to collect data.
Note: Be sure to always load the ball into the chamber before starting data
collection, as your fingers will pass through the arms of the photogates.
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USB Connection
1. Connect the sensor to the USB
port.
2. Launch Graphical Analysis 4 or
turn on LabQuest 2. You are now
ready to collect data.