Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Guide Book

92 TI-Nspire™ Lab Cradle
Using the Lab Cradle with a Handheld
You can connect the Lab Cradle to your handheld to collect or retrieve
data.
Using the Lab Cradle with a Computer
The Lab Cradle works with all Windows® and Mac® operating systems
currently supported by the TI-Nspire™ Teacher and Student computer
software.
Using the Lab Cradle as a Stand-Alone Data Collection Tool
You can use the Lab Cradle in stand-alone mode to collect data either
manually or automatically. Press the trigger button to manually start and
stop data collection when in stand-alone mode.
Note: For long-term data collections TI recommends you use an AC
adapter for a handheld or a remote collection device such as the Lab
Cradle.
Before collecting data, set up the data collection parameters using the
Vernier DataQuest™ app or use the sensor’s default settings. If you do
not change the parameters and use a single sensor, the Lab Cradle
collects data using the sensor’s default settings. If you use multiple
sensors, the Lab Cradle collects samples beginning with the sensor that
has the shortest collection time requirement.
You do not have to reconnect the Lab Cradle to the same computer or
handheld to download the data. You can use any computer or handheld
running a compatible OS and TI-Nspire™ software to download the data.
Learning About the Lab Cradle
Portability
The Lab Cradle fits into the palm of most high school students' hands
when connected to the TI-Nspire™ handheld.
The Lab Cradle features an attachment point for a lanyard. Students can
attach a lanyard to wear the Lab Cradle around their neck. This feature
lets students keep their hands free to steady themselves in rough terrain
during remote data collection activities.
When collecting data for an experiment that subjects the Lab Cradle to
intense movement, TI recommends that students wear a Vernier Data
Vest or zip-up jacket with the sensor secured both around the student’s
neck as well as to the student’s chest. For example, if a student is
measuring speed or motion on a roller coaster, the Lab Cradle may
bounce around due to the movement of the roller coaster. Wearing a
zip-up jacket or Vernier Data Vest limits the movement of the Lab Cradle.

Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Specifications

General

Type	Display
Form factor	Pocket
Product color	Blue, White
Display resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Display size (HxV) (imperial)	0 \
Compatible operating systems	Windows Vista/XP Mac OS X 10.4/10.5
Battery type	AAA
Number of batteries supported	4

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	100 x 198.3 x 28.7 mm