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 Show or Hide to select which tools are visible.
Tip
Click ✕ to hide the palette. Click ⠇to make the palette visible again.
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Connect and configure sensors and interfaces.
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Create timers for photogates and other timing devices.
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Manage experiment data and data properties.
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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.
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Define new data sets as functions of measurements and other data.
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Control the signal output on the 550 Universal Interface (UI-5001), 750 Interface, 850 Universal Interface (UI-5000), Wireless AC/DC Module (EM-3533), and Function Generator (PI-8127).
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Specify behavior for the expansion port inputs and output on the 850 Universal Interface (UI-5000).
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Edit curve fits created in Graph displays.
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Control the thrust and direction of a Smart Fan Accessory (ME-1242) attached to a Smart Cart.
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Control the speed and direction of a Smart Cart Motor (ME-1247) attached to a Smart Cart.
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Change the measurement displayed on a Smart Cart Vector Display (ME-1246) and configure the range and sign of the measurement.
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Launch a projectile from the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory (ME-1245) by setting a position-based or time-based trigger.
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Configure the Trigger Dropper (ME-1249) to launch the cart or drop a ball by setting a position-based or time-based trigger.
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Melting Point
Set up a heating profile for the Wireless Melting Point Apparatus (ME-3239) and control various features of the apparatus's operation.
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Control the high voltage supplied to the Wireless Geiger Counter's Geiger–Müller tube.