Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct® Sensor Carts

Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct® Sensor Carts

Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct® Sensor Carts

Starts at $569.00

This completely wireless system simplifies experiment setup using position, force, and acceleration sensors built into the carts. Students can easily explore kinematics, dynamics, momentum, and energy with any additional sensors required. The carts’ motions are encoded using an encoded fifth wheel that allows basic experiments to be conducted on or off the track.

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$758.00   Order Code: DTS-GDX
$868.00   Order Code: DTS-GDX-LONG
$569.00   Order Code: GDX-KIT-GDX

The Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct Sensor Carts includes essential laboratory equipment for teaching dynamics and kinematics. Using our Go Direct Sensor Cart, students can explore force, position, velocity, and acceleration directly on their Bluetooth®-enabled device—no wires or additional equipment required. Each cart features built-in sensors to simplify experiment setup and allow experiments to be conducted on or off the track. This system includes an aluminum track (1.2 m or 2.2 m length), two Go Direct Sensor Carts, and all of the necessary accessories to get you started.

Our sensor carts provide added durability, versatility, and instructional value.
• Built in position, force, and 3-axis accelerometer sensors makes set up simple.
• Four mass trays make it easy to vary the total cart mass using included masses.
• Super-elastic trigger button allows for new types of collisions.
• A removable anti-roll peg ensures that the cart rolls on the track but not off the table.
• Interchangeable collision tabs support quick setup for elastic and inelastic collisions.
• Two cart colors (teal and chartreuse) make it easier to discuss collisions.

Optimize your track with the addition of our Vernier Optics Expansion Kit, Color Mixer Kit, and Diffraction Apparatus. 

Introducing Go DirectⓇ Sensor Cart for Physics
Introducing Go Direct® Sensor Cart for Physics (7:30)

Specifications

  • Position resolution: 0.25 mm, reported by default at 1 mm steps
  • Force range: ±50 N
  • Force sensor response time: 1 ms
  • Accelerometer range: ±160 m/s2
  • Track length: 1.2 m or 2.2 m

Experiments

High School (27 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Springs Making Things MovePhysics Explorations and Projects
Kinetic Energy and MassPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work and Kinetic EnergyPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work Done by GravityPhysics Explorations and Projects
Energy in CollisionsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Constant Motion and Changing MotionPhysics Explorations and Projects
Balanced Forces and Unbalanced ForcesPhysics Explorations and Projects
Newton’s Second LawPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Conservation of MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Momentum and CollisionsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Motion on an InclineAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's First LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Second LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Third LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Elastic EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Kinetic EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Gravitational EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Third LawPhysics with Vernier
Static and Kinetic FrictionPhysics with Vernier
Momentum, Energy, and CollisionsPhysics with Vernier
Impulse and MomentumPhysics with Vernier
Back and Forth MotionPhysics with Vernier
Cart on a RampPhysics with Vernier
Determining g on an InclinePhysics with Vernier
Newton's Second LawPhysics with Vernier
College (27 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Springs Making Things MovePhysics Explorations and Projects
Kinetic Energy and MassPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work and Kinetic EnergyPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work Done by GravityPhysics Explorations and Projects
Energy in CollisionsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Constant Motion and Changing MotionPhysics Explorations and Projects
Balanced Forces and Unbalanced ForcesPhysics Explorations and Projects
Newton’s Second LawPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Conservation of MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Momentum and CollisionsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Motion on an InclineAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's First LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Second LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Third LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Elastic EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Kinetic EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Gravitational EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Third LawPhysics with Vernier
Static and Kinetic FrictionPhysics with Vernier
Momentum, Energy, and CollisionsPhysics with Vernier
Impulse and MomentumPhysics with Vernier
Back and Forth MotionPhysics with Vernier
Cart on a RampPhysics with Vernier
Determining g on an InclinePhysics with Vernier
Newton's Second LawPhysics with Vernier

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2Full support 1
LabQuestIncompatible

Compatibility Notes

  1. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter (discontinued) when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis (Web App)
No interface requiredFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Incompatible
LabQuest 2Full support 1 2Incompatible

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected via Wireless Data Sharing.
  2. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter (discontinued) when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis (Web App)
No interface requiredFull support
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1 2Full support 1 2
LabQuest 2Full support 1 2 3Full support 1 2 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
  2. iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter (discontinued) when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2Full support 1 2Full support 1 2

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  2. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter (discontinued) when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Python
Software
InterfacePython
No interface requiredFull support
Javascript
Software
InterfaceJavascript
No interface requiredFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. A wireless Bluetooth® connection can be made with Go Direct sensors on any platform running a browser with WebBluetooth support. However, only a few operating systems have been tested and testing has been limited.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Arduino UNO R4 WiFiFull support
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
No interface requiredFull support

What's Included

Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct Sensor Carts—1.2m Track

Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct Sensor Carts Long—2.2m Track

Go Direct Dynamics System Kit—no track

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Cart FanDTS-CFAN$99.00
Color Mixer KitCM-OEK$219.00
Diffraction ApparatusDAK$799.00
Eddy Current BrakeDTS-ECB$19.00
Friction Pad DTSDTS-PAD$35.00
Go Direct® Sensor Cart Charge StationGDX-CART-CRG$159.00
Hanging Mass Set 250 gPHY-HM250$25.00
Micro USB CableCB-USB-MICRO$5.00
Mirror Set for Optics Expansion KitM-OEK$75.00
Optics Expansion KitOEK$219.00
Polarizer/Analyzer for Optics Expansion KitPAK-OEK$105.00
Springs SetSPRINGS$19.00
Track-to-Track CouplerT2T-VDS$39.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Adjustable Two-Foot LevelerAL-VDS$10.00
Anti-Roll Pegs (10 Pack)VDS-ARP10$3.00
Clay-Holder Bumpers with ClayCLAY-BMPRS$5.00
Combination Track/Optics Bench - 1.2 meterTRACK$189.00
Combination Track/Optics Bench - 2.2 meterTRACK-LONG$299.00
DTS End StopDTS-END$12.00
Dynamics Cart Replacement TabsDTS-TABS$15.00
Go Direct® 650 mAh Replacement BatteryGDX-BAT-650$12.00
Go Direct® Sensor Cart Accessory KitGDX-CART-AK$69.00
Go Direct® Sensor Cart - GreenGDX-CART-G$229.00
Go Direct® Sensor Cart - YellowGDX-CART-Y$229.00
Magnetic BumpersMG-BMPRS$19.00
Mass DTSDTS-MASS$16.00
Micro USB CableCB-USB-MICRO$5.00
Pulley BracketB-SPA$15.00
Rod ClampRC-VDS$9.00
Ultra Pulley AttachmentSPA$25.00
Vernier Dynamics System Axles and Wheels for CartWHEELS-VDS$19.00

Support

Warranty

5-year limited warranty (1 year on battery)
See our warranty policy

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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