Go!+Motion

==**Steps on Using Go!Motion with LabQuest** This page is to give directions on the basics of how to use Go!Motion with LabQuest. About Go!Motion ==




 * The Go!Motion Sensor will only work when synced to a computer or the Vernier LabQuest.
 * The head pivots vertically to meet the needs of your experiment.

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 * The sensitivity switch changes the way data is collected based off of your object.
 * Use the person/basketball setting for data that will move rapidly/randomly.
 * Use the car setting for data being collected for experiments using tracks or ramps.


 * For more information about Go!Motion or any other Vernier product visit the Resources pages. Also, visit the Activities in the Classroom page to get more information on how Go!Motion and other Vernier tools can be used in the classroom.

Go!Motion/LabQuest Materials:


Go!Motion Sensor Go!Motion USB LabQuest

LabQuest Set Up
The Go!Motion Sensor will work when synced to the LabQuest.

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Connect the square shaped side of the USB connector horizontally to the left side of the Go!Motion sensor. Before the Go!Motion sensor can be connected to the LabQuest, the LabQuest must be powered on.

Step 2 Turn on LabQuest:
Turn on the LabQuest by pressing the silver oval shaped power button located on the upper left hand corner. A blue ring will appear around the button to indicate that it has been turned on.

Step 3 Connect Go!Motion to the LabQuest:
Once you have the LabQuest powered on, connect the flat rectangle shaped side of the USB connector horizontally to the LabQuest. The USB port is located at the top of the LabQuest.

Step 4 Syncing:
Once you have the Go!Motion sensor connected to the LabQuest, the LabQuest App should load automatically. You will hear a clicking sound if the app has loaded and the Meter screen will load.


 * If the App has not loaded automatically, you can press the button with the home symbol to load the app. The button is located on the bottom right hand corner of the keypad, between the right and down arrow.
 * You could also use the stylus to load the APP, the stylus is located on the back of the LabQuest.
 * Load the App by tapping the home icon on the menu bar at the bottom of the screen. (Since LabQuest has a touch screen, you can use the stylus to open/access any item on the screen) Once the menu appears, choose the LabQuest App option.

Step 5 Begin Recording:
Begin recording data by going to the graph screen (the second tab). You can start/stop recording by tapping the collect button on the screen or by pressing the collect button on the LabQuest.

Viewing/Data Collection Options
There are several different options for viewing/recording the data collected. (Meter, Graph, Table, and Notes)

Meter Screen:
The Meter screen collects live data taken from the sensors. It also displays how the data is recorded. Once the Go!Motion sensor has been synced to the LabQuest, the Meter screen will appear and the sensor will begin collecting live data. You will hear a clicking sound when the sensor is collecting information. To stop recording in real time, you need to press the trigger button on the Go!Motion sensor.

Graph Screen:
This screen graphs the data collected from the sensor. To collect data on this screen, press the right button above the key pad on the LabQuest. You can also press the trigger button on Go!Motion sensor to being collecting data. You can store each data collection run, by tapping the file cabinet. You can also save your data by the save option in the file menu.

Table Screen:
The Table Screen displays the data you collected in a tabular view.

Notes Screen:
You can record notes about your data on this screen or view the preloaded lab activities.


 * For more detailed instructions about LabQuest visit the LabQuest page.

=Video: Using the Go!Motion Sensor with a LabQuest unit=

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