The //code.Node Cart is a four-wheeled cart into which fits the //code.Node.
- 1x Cart Body with Wheels
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The //code.Node Cart is a four-wheeled cart into which fits the //code.Node. The //code.Node reads the velocity of the //code.Node Cart by detecting the spinning magnet on the cart axle. The low-friction wheels are spring-loaded to protect them if the cart falls off the table.
The //code.Node Cart is also useful without the //code.Node as a simple dynamics cart. A motion sensor can be used to track the motion of the cart..
Features
- Low-friction spring-loaded wheels
- //code.Node snaps into cart
- //code.Node reads cart velocity
- Four slots for optional 50-gram masses
- Threaded hole for attaching bumpers
- String tie points on front and rear
- Designed to fit any PASCO dynamics track
Applications
- Display arrow on //code.Node LED array to indicate direction of acceleration
- Kinematics Experiments
- Make //code.Node beep when a certain speed is exceeded
How It Works
The //code.Node Cart is a four-wheeled cart into which fits the //code.Node. There is a magnet on one of the axles that rotates with the axle and the //code.Node magnetic field sensor reads the spinning field and interprets it as a velocity. The direction of the spin is detected using the two axes of the magnetic field sensor. This reading is reported as position and velocity under the Motion Sensor.
What's Included
- 1x Cart Body with Wheels
Product Specifications
| Mass of Cart | 100 g |
| Mass of Cart with //code.Node | 150 g |
| Fits on any PASCO dynamics track | |
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Buying Guide
| Required Accessories | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1x //code.Node To measure the cart's velocity and acceleration | PS-3231 | -- |
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement Mass Set, 50 g | ME-8984 | -- |
| Light Spring Bumper | ME-9275 | -- |
| PAStrack | ME-6960 | -- |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the //code.Node Cart.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
3-2-1 Launch!
Students work through the computational thinking process to create an alert system as to when to launch their //code.Node cart. Additionally, students will create a weight drop launch system to investigate how unbalanced forces...
Wheels: Diameter and Distance
Students will calculate the circumference of the //code.Node Cart wheels in order to solve problems as well as create two Blockly coding programs.
Weight Drop Launch
Students will investigate how a weight drop launch style of roller coaster works using a //code.Node Cart. Additionally, they will create a Blockly program that triggers data recording to stop once a negative velocity is reached.
Computational Modeling: Force on Impact
Students will investigate the relationship between force and acceleration as well as create a mathematical function within Blockly coding to calculate the max force of a //code.Node cart on impact as it is released from varying...
Speed and Velocity
Students will investigate speed and velocity using the //code.Node Cart. Using the data they collect, they will create a two Blockly challenge programs.
Engineering Turn Signals
Students work through the computational thinking process to create a program that mimics how a turn signal works on a vehicle using Blockly, a //code.Node, and a //code.Node cart.
Crash Test: Impact Alert System
Students will work through the computational thinking process to create an impact alert system using Blockly, a //code.Node, and a //code.Node cart.
Investigating Odometers
Students will calculate the circumference of the //code.Node cart wheels. Students will then use the computational thinking process to apply this information into a program that will mimic an odometer.
The Need for Speed
Students will program a //code.Node cart to react to another //code.Node cart based on its speed.
Crash Test: Velocity and Inertia
Students will explore Newton's laws of motion using the //code.Node Cart to measure velocity and observing what occurs when it comes to a sudden stop. They will also use Blockly to create a program that counts down to the release...
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quick Start Guide | English - 260.85 KB | |
| Knowledge Base | ||
| How do I troubleshoot connecting a wireless sensor? | Aug 22nd, 2022 | |
| Care of bearings | Nov 21st, 2023 | |
