ACV

The ACV (Algebraically Controlled Vehicle) is able to move forward and back and pivot left or right--all with the high precision characteristic of stepper motors and with variable velocities which students enter in standard mathematical format. It turns the "abstract" equations of uniformly accelerated motion, simple harmonic motion and much more into physical reality. The Sinclair College mascot shown is not included--ADD YOUR OWN!

RGB Color Mixer

The RGB Color Mixer attaches to Vernier's SensorDAQ interface to give control of a ping-pong ball sized "pixel." By varying the intensity of the red, green and blue LEDs, the entire spectrum can be displayed (at least as interpreted by the human eye). As a "free extra," the Color Mixer also includes a programmable relay, which allows precisely timed activation of motorized carts, fans and other self-powered DC devices.

Project Board

The project board provides an easy and inexpensive way to get students (and teachers) started in the exciting world of digital control systems. The board plugs directly into the Aux I/O port of Vernier's SensorDAQ and provides direct mathematical control of a hobby servo motor and either a stepper motor or up to 4 DC devices (buzzers, lights, fans, etc.).

Pointer / Power Pulley

The Pointer / Power Pulley converts the abstract language of angles into clear reality. You specify the angle and the speed using simple commands, and the pointer performs the motion.

RC Controller

The RC Controller is the easy and inexpensive choice to get your students started using their calculators or computers to make things happen.

All products shown above include executable programs for Windows 2000/XP or Vista, which allow users to control the Math Machine directly using the standard language of MathScript.

Advanced users who want even more flexibility can obtain the LabVIEW source code.