Launch a projectile from the Ballistic Cart
Launch a projectile from the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory by setting a position or time based trigger.
Warning
Wear safety glasses while using the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory. Do not look down the barrel.
Access the control panel
- Connect the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory to a Smart Cart.
- Connect the Smart Cart to SPARKvue.
- Build a new experiment. Select a layout that contains at least one half-page display element.
- Select Ballistic Cart Display to open the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory control panel.
Launch options
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Trigger Type
Use this to trigger the launch mechanism based on the Smart Cart's position or a duration of time after starting data collection.
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Trigger Value
Enter a value that triggers the launch mechanism based on the Trigger Type.
Tip
Set a Position Based measurement with a value of 0. Start data collection, pull the cart back, then roll it forward. The projectile launches when the cart returns to its starting position.
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Trigger Now
Click to launch the projectile manually. You can use this button while collecting or not collecting data.
Create a program
Create a program to launch a projectile from the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory using the Code tool. Access the block in the Hardware group.