PASCO ME-1247 Quick Start Manual

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NOTE: Additional information on how to use the Smart Cart Motor
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can be found in the PASCO Capstone and SPARKvue Help systems.
What'

What's Included

s Included
Smart Cart
Motor
Required E Requir ed Equipment quipment
• Smart Cart (ME-1240 or ME-1241)
F F eatur eatures es
1 2 3
6
5
USB port
1
For connecting a USB cable
to charge the battery.
Battery Indicator Light
2
Red blink Low charge
Green solid Full charge
Yellow solid Charging
Smart Cart Accessory Port
3
For connecting the motor to a
Smart Cart.
Thumbscrews
4
For mounting the motor to a
Smart Cart.
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ME-1247 ME-1247
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Smart Cart USB Cable
Accessory Cable
9
4
8
Mass Holder
5
For inserting a mass to
provide more traction.
Upper String Tie
6
For attaching a string to pull
various objects.
Wheel
7
Drives the Smart Cart Motor.
Reset Button
8
Press and hold for 10 seconds
if malfunctioning.
Lower String tie
9
For attaching a string to pull
various objects.
Char Charge the Batter ge the Battery y
This device contains a rechargeable battery that lasts an entire school day
when fully charged. Charge the battery before using the device for the first
time since it is not shipped with a full charge.
To charge the battery:
• Connect the device to any standard USB charger or powered USB
port using the included USB cable.
The battery indicator light will be solid yellow while the battery is
charging and will change to solid green when the battery is fully charged.
Install or Update Softwar Install or Update Software e
The latest update of PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue is required to use
this device. Download the software at one of the locations provided below.
If you have previously installed the software, a notification will appear if
an update is available.
Windows and macOS
Go to pasco.com/capstone then
click Downloads.
A A ttach t ttach to a Smar o a Smart Car
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The Smart Cart Motor attaches to the back of the Smart Cart and is held in
place with two thumbscrews. To attach the motor to a Smart Cart:
1. Push the plunger on the Smart Cart all the way in.
2. Place the Smart Cart Motor on the back of the Smart Cart, aligning
the thumbscrew holes on the motor with the accessory holes on the
cart.
3. Insert each thumbscrew into the holes and turn until finger tight.
4. Connect the Smart Cart Accessory cable to the Smart Cart Motor
accessory port and the other end to the Smart Cart accessory port.
When not in use, store the thumbscrews in the Smart Cart Motor threaded
holes to prevent losing the screws.
Windows and macOS
Go to pasco.com/sparkvue then
click Downloads.
iOS, Android, and Chromebook
Search for SPARKvue in your
device's app store.
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