Tools palette

Get an overview on how to use each tool in the Tools palette.

Note

Not all of the tools appear on the palette by default. Some tools remain hidden until you connect the hardware that uses the tool or click to select which tools are visible.

Tip

Click ✕ to hide the palette. Click ⠇to make the palette visible again.

1. Hardware Setup

   Connect and configure sensors and interfaces.

2. Timer Setup

   Create timers for photogates and other timing devices.

3. Data Summary

   Manage experiment data and data properties.

4. Calibration

   Calibrate sensor measurements.

   Note

   For examples of the calibration process, see Calibrate a Smart Cart, Calibrate a pH sensor, and other entries in the Calibrate folder.

5. Calculator

   Define new data sets as functions of measurements and other data.

6. Signal Generator

   Control the signal output on the 550 Interface, 750 Interface, 850 Interface, Wireless AC/DC Module, and Function Generator.

7. Digital Output

   Specify behavior for the expansion port inputs and output on the 850 Interface.

8. Curve Fit Editor

   Edit curve fits created in Graph displays.

9. Smart Fan

   Control the thrust and direction of a Smart Fan Accessory attached to a Smart Cart.

10. Smart Motor

    Control the speed and direction of a Smart Cart Motor attached to a Smart Cart.

11. Vector Display

    Change the measurement displayed on a Smart Cart Vector Display and configure the range and sign of the measurement.

12. Ballistic Cart

    Launch a projectile from the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory by setting a position or time based trigger.

13. Code

    Create programs with the Code Tool using Blockly to control outputs using sensor measurements.

14. Melting Point

    Set up a heating profile for the Wireless Melting Point Apparatus (ME-3239) and control various features of the apparatus's operation.

15. Geiger Counter

    Control the high voltage supplied to the Wireless Geiger Counter's Geiger–Müller tube.