Activities for the Wireless Dynamics Sensor System - Vernier ...

Activities for the Wireless Dynamics Sensor SystemOBJECTIVESIn this activity, you willFigure 2 – Turntable set up to measure centripetal acceleration• measure the centripetal acceleration of a record turntable.• compare the measured accelerations to the theoretical accelerations.MATERIALSBluetooth ® equipped computerLogger Pro SoftwareVernier Wireless Dynamics Sensor Systemphonograph recordturntable (with 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpmsettings)masking tapelevelPROCEDUREEstablish a connection to your WDSS1. Turn on the WDSS. Note the name on the label of the device.2. Make sure Bluetooth is activated on your computer. Some computers have Bluetoothbuilt into them. If that is the case, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.3. Start Logger Pro.4. Establish a wireless connection with the WDSS.a. Choose Connect Interface from the Experiment menu. Choose Wireless and thenScan for Wireless Device.b. There will be a short delay while Logger Pro attempts to establish a connection. Ifthe WDSS is not found, try scanning again.c. A dialog box will appear showing your WDSS on the list of available devices.Select your WDSS device and then click . Once a connection is made, thetwo LEDs on the WDSS will be lit green.© 2007 - Vernier Software & Technology 9