PASCO ME-6853 Shoot-the-target Accessory - Manual (Page 5)

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Troubleshooting
Alternative Targets
Instead of the included target, you can have the drop box release a different object
such as a toy stuffed animal. The object should be massive enough to fall with con-
stant acceleration, but not more than about 400 g. Attach a piece of steel to the object
so that it can be suspended from the permanent magnet of the drop box. Use a larger
piece of steel for a heavier object.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Projectile and
target hit floor
before they
collide Elapsed time for projectile to traverse
horizontal distance between launcher
and target exceeds time for target to
reach floor Possible solutions:
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Use faster launch velocity.
• Move launcher closer to target and re-aim.
• Mount launcher higher and re-aim.
• Move drop box up or down and re-aim (see equation 8).
Target does not
drop ACTIVE / INACTIVE switch set to INACTIVE Set the switch on the control box to ACTIVE .
READY light is blinking Wait until the READY light glows steadily.
Cable disconnected Ensure that the cables from the photogate to control box and
from the control box to the drop box are properly connected.
Control box not powered Ensure that the AC adapter is powered and connected to the
control box.
Projectile does not pass through
photogate beam Adjust photogate position.
Target is too light (if using a target other
than the included one) Add weight to target
Projectile misses
target Launcher badly aimed Remove projectile from launcher, hang target from drop box,
and re-check aim by sighting through back of launcher or
using optional laser sight.
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