PS-3225 Collect Data in Capstone
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• The menu shows several timers that are designed
to use two photogates
.
• Two of the timers are designed to work in
“Conservation of Momentum” activities. The other
two are designed for activities with the two
photogates farther apart.
12. For this example, select “Collision (Single Flag) to
open Step 5.
• The list shows the possible measurements with
four of them selected by default.
13. Click “Next” to move to Step 6.
• The default Flag Length is 0.05 m (5 cm).
14. Carefully measure the length of the flag you are
using and, if needed, highlight the default Flag
Length and enter your measured value. Click
“Next” to open Step 7. You can leave the default
timer’s name or enter your own name for the new
timer.
15. Click “Finish”. The Timer Setup panel shows the
new timer’s name. Review the panel and make
changes in Step 4 or Step 5 if necessary.
Collect Data in Capstone
1. In PASCO Capstone, select a display in the main
window. In the display, use the <Select Measure-
ment> menu(s) to set up the desired measurement
in the display.
2. Select “Record” to begin collecting data.The
Record button changes to a “Stop” button.
3. Click “Stop” to end data collecting.
Port 4, Laser Detector Port
Setup
Port 4, the Laser Detector Port, is designed to work
with a laser to measure the motion of objects that are
too large to fit through the Wireless Smart Gate. When
Port 4 is selected, the Indicator LED shines red when
the laser beam is blocked or is not shining into Port 4.
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