Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor 1
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Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor

The Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor couples a 3-axis accelerometer with a stable and accurate force sensor that measures forces as small as ±0.1 N and up to ±50 N. Measure pushes and pulls in the classroom or outdoors. It connects via Bluetooth ® wireless technology or via USB to your device.

Applications & Use Cases

Laboratory Research

Laboratory Research

Using the Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor for precision laboratory measurements in IB investigations.

Field Studies

Field Studies

Real-world data collection for environmental and ecological research projects.

Digital Twin Projects

Digital Twin Projects

Building predictive models and simulations using live sensor data streams.

Technical Specifications

Force±50 N
WiredUSB
Accuracy±0.2 N when calibrated
Gyroscope3 axis, 2000°/s
ConnectionsWireless: Bluetooth
Acceleration3 axis, ±16 g
ConnectivityBluetooth / USB

Research & Digital Twin Ideas

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Related Experiments & Lab Activities

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