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Dynamics cart systems: Vernier vs. Pasco?
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[QUOTE="Greg Craven, post: 6008052, member: 646714"] I'm new to this forum, so please forgive if this is posted in the wrong thread and redirect me. I teach high school Physics and we just got a large unexpected grant which means I can finally buy a set of dynamics cart and track systems for my classroom. I am trying to decide between buying the Vernier tech or the Pasco tech, and am looking for any advice that people might have from their experiences with either of these systems. My goal is to have a durable, reliable, flexible system for collecting data during experiments on kinematics, Newton's Laws of Motion, momentum, collisions, etc. and analyze the data on the computer. I have a set of Vernier LabPros and for years have used their motion detectors and force probes with the clunky carts I posses. I am happy with the interface (LoggerPro), and happy with the quality of the Vernier company. My hesitation to go with Vernier is that I have a sense that Pasco is the standard for dynamics carts and tracks, and so I assume the quality and tech is more stable (they've had more time to iron out the kinks). For both systems I'm looking at the "smart" version, where the cart itself has detectors built in ("Smart Cart" for Pasco, and "Motion Encoder System" for Vernier). I can compare the stated capabilities of the two systems online, but am particularly interested in any pertinent information that doesn't show up there that comes from peoples' experience with the systems, like, say... [LIST] [*]the ergonomics (i.e. "I wanted to modify an experiment by running a string from the other end of the cart, but couldn't because the bracket at the end of the track blocked it") [*]durability [*]breadth of experiments that can be done [*]any annoyances with a system [*]any features of a system that you found you love (but the other system may not have) [*]ease of use of the detectors, communications, and software. [/LIST] As usual, my decision has to come in a hurry, so if you have any advice I'd love to hear it as soon as possible! Thanks much, Greg Craven Independence, OR [/QUOTE]
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