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Go Direct® Current Probe

Go Direct® Current Probe

Go Direct® Current

Go Direct® Current Probe

$99.00

The Go Direct Current Probe measures the electric currents in circuits. It connects via Bluetooth® wireless technology or via USB to your device.

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Simplify your experimental setup with the Go Direct Current Probe. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth® or wired via USB to your device. The wireless connection eliminates additional cables that can clutter the lab bench.

  • Capture small currents like those produced by a magnet falling through a coil.
  • Use in combination with the Go Direct Voltage Probe to investigate Ohm’s law or series and parallel circuits.
  • Explore RC and RLC circuits.

Rechargeable Battery—Ready When You Are

The robust rechargeable battery offers long battery life and provides always-ready operation when using the sensor wirelessly. Monitor battery life directly from our award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis® app, as well as LabQuest® 3. Should the battery run low, simply connect the sensor to the charging cable and keep on collecting—no interruptions or inconvenience to you or your students.

Wireless or Wired—The Flexibility to Choose

Our Go Direct sensors connect directly to your mobile device, Chromebook™, or computer using our Vernier Graphical Analysis® app—no additional equipment or software purchases are necessary. Go Direct sensors can be used wired via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing you to choose the best solution for your classroom or laboratory.

Simple Circuits Using Go Direct® Current and Go Direct Voltage
Simple Circuits Using Go Direct® Current and Go Direct Voltage (8:11)

Specifications

  • Range: +/- 1 A and +/- 0.1 A
  • Maximum non-damaging current: 1.5 A and 0.5 A
  • Typical resolution: 0.031 mA and 0.003 mA
  • Connections:
    • Wireless: Bluetooth
    • Wired: USB

Experiments

High School (17 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Ohm's LawAgricultural Science with Vernier
ElectroplatingAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
Measuring Electric CurrentPhysics Explorations and Projects
Conservation of ChargePhysics Explorations and Projects
Battery ChallengePhysics Explorations and Projects
Magnetic Field of a CurrentPhysics Explorations and Projects
Current from a Changing FieldPhysics Explorations and Projects
Generating ElectricityPhysics Explorations and Projects
Energy Storage in CapacitorsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Solar CellsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Series and Parallel CircuitsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Faraday’s Law: Alternating CurrentAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Capacitors and InductorsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Factors Affecting Electrical ResistanceAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Ohm's LawPhysics with Vernier
Series and Parallel CircuitsPhysics with Vernier
Electrical EnergyPhysics with Vernier
College (17 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Ohm's LawAgricultural Science with Vernier
ElectroplatingAdvanced Chemistry with Vernier
Measuring Electric CurrentPhysics Explorations and Projects
Conservation of ChargePhysics Explorations and Projects
Battery ChallengePhysics Explorations and Projects
Magnetic Field of a CurrentPhysics Explorations and Projects
Current from a Changing FieldPhysics Explorations and Projects
Generating ElectricityPhysics Explorations and Projects
Energy Storage in CapacitorsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Solar CellsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Series and Parallel CircuitsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Faraday’s Law: Alternating CurrentAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Capacitors and InductorsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Factors Affecting Electrical ResistanceAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Ohm's LawPhysics with Vernier
Series and Parallel CircuitsPhysics with Vernier
Electrical EnergyPhysics with Vernier

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1
LabQuest (discontinued)Incompatible

Compatibility Notes

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

Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.
  2. 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 to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
No interface requiredFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2

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 to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
  2. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1 2Full support 1 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full 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 Androidâ„¢ 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 when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 3Full support 1 2Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2 3Full support 1 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  2. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter 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.
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
No interface requiredFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.

What's Included

  • Vernier Go Direct Current Probe
  • Micro USB Cable

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Go Direct® Charge StationGDX-CRG$89.00
Vernier Circuit Board 2VCB2$145.00
Resistivity Rod SetRRS$89.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Micro USB CableCB-USB-MICRO$5.00
Go Direct® 300 mAh Replacement BatteryGDX-BAT-300$10.00

Support

Resources

Warranty

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

Replacement Parts

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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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