8 Getting Started
Sensors for Computers
The following table lists some sensors you can use with a computer.
Vernier
EasyTemp®
temperature
sensor
This analog sensor connects directly to TI-Nspire™
handhelds through the mini-USB port and is used
to collect temperature ranges. You can design
experiments to:
• Collect weather data.
• Record temperature changes due to chemical
reactions.
• Perform heat fusion studies.
Sensor Description
Vernier Go!Temp®
temperature sensor
This analog sensor connects to the
computer’s USB port and is used to collect
temperature ranges.
You can use this sensor to:
• Collect weather data.
• Record temperature changes due to
chemical reactions.
• Perform heat fusion studies.
Vernier Go!Motion®
motion detector
This analog sensor connects to the
computer’s USB port and is used to measure
acceleration, speed, and velocity.
Use this sensor to:
• Measure position and speed of a person
or object.
• Measure the acceleration of an object.
Sensor Description