The Wireless 3-Axis Accelerometer / Altimeter can measure acceleration, angular velocity in three dimensions, and altitude making it ideal for physics experiments.
- 1x 3-Axis Acceleration / Altimeter Sensor with rubberized case
- 1x Adjustable strap
- 1x Thumbscrew
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
This 3-axis accelerometer comes housed in a rubberized case to absorb the shock of high accelerations during classroom physics experiments and demonstrations. The wireless nature of the sensor allows it to stream live data to either Capstone or SPARKvue for live classroom demonstrations measuring accelerations, angular velocity, and altitude. This sensor is ideal for collecting data on roller coaster rides!
Depending on your experiment, the Wireless Acceleration/Altimeter allows you to change the acceleration range for optimal results:
- ±16 g
- ±100 g
- ±200 g
- ±400 g
The rubberized case is fitted with slots to feed the included strap through which allows for easy mounting to objects such as a bike frame. Other through holes are available for customer mounting options. Also included is a thumbscrew that screws into the case to attach it to a bracket.
The Wireless 3-Axis Acceleration / Altimeter measures all of the following:
- Acceleration - X (m/s²)
- Acceleration - Y (m/s²)
- Acceleration - Z (m/s²)
- Acceleration - Resultant (m/s²)
- Angular Velocity - X (rad/s)
- Angular Velocity - Y (rad/s)
- Angular Velocity - Z (rad/s)
- Altitude (m)
What's Included
- 1x 3-Axis Acceleration / Altimeter Sensor with rubberized case
- 1x Adjustable strap
- 1x Thumbscrew
Product Specifications
| Low-g Accelerometer |
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| High-g Accelerometer |
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| Altimeter |
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| Gyroscope |
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| Mass | 35.5 g |
| Dimensions | 8 x 4 x 2 cm |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Logging | Yes |
| Battery Type | Coin Cell |
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 »
Connectivity Options
This product can connect directly to your computer or device with the following technologies. No Interface required. See the following guide for details regarding device compatibility: Wireless Bluetooth Product Compatibility »
Dedicated Datalogging with SPARK LXi2
Consider an all-in-one, touchscreen data collection, graphing, and analysis tool for students. Designed for use with wired and wireless sensors, the SPARK LXi2 Datalogger simultaneously accommodates up to five wireless sensors and includes two ports for blue PASPORT sensors. It features an interactive, icon-based user interface within a shock-absorbing case and arrives packaged with SPARKvue, MatchGraph!, and Spectrometry software for interactive data collection and analysis. It can additionally connect via Bluetooth to the following interfaces: AirLink, SPARKlink Air, and 550 Universal Interface.
Buying Guide
| Replacement Parts | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coin Cell Battery Pack | PS-3504 | -- |
| Also Available | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| USB Bluetooth Adapter Required by older computers without bluetooth 4.0 or later | PS-3500 | -- |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Wireless 3-Axis Acceleration/Altimeter.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Centripetal, Tangential, and Angular Acceleration
A rod rotates in a horizontal plane, and is made to slow steadily to a stop. This setup is used to explore the different types of acceleration involved in this motion: centripetal, tangential, and angular acceleration.
Designing and Testing Crash Cushions
Students measure the acceleration of a cart as it collides with a solid barrier and a simple crash cushion. Students use their data and Newton's Second Law to help design and build an improved crash cushion that reduced the maximum...
Angular Velocity and Centripetal Acceleration
Students explore the relationship between centripetal acceleration and the rotational speed of an object.
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Acceleration/Altimeter Manual | English - 1,003.78 KB | |
| Safety Sheets | ||
| Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 129.01 KB | |
| Knowledge Base | ||
| How do I troubleshoot connecting a wireless sensor? | Aug 22nd, 2022 | |
| Windows asks for a PIN number when connecting wireless sensor or device | Sep 18th, 2023 | |
| Android asks for a PIN number to pair a wireless device to system | Aug 29th, 2023 | |
| How to install the Data Streamer app extension within Microsoft Excel | Apr 5th, 2023 | |
| Proper preparation of coin cells for recycling | Dec 12th, 2022 | |
