Using a Computer to Monitor Temperature and Light.

Watson, J. M.

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ERIC Number: EJ303421

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Using a Computer to Monitor Temperature and Light.

Watson, J. M.

Journal of Biological Education, v18 n1 p57-64 Spr 1984

A 16K Sinclair ZX81 microcomputer equipped with an analog to digital board and a Sinclair printer was used to capture data continuously from a total of eight temperature or light sensors. Describes the construction of the peripherals, explains how to connect them together, and provides a program to run the ZX81. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Biology, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, High Schools, Light, Measurement Equipment, Microcomputers, Science Education, Science Equipment, Secondary School Science, Temperature

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Numerical/Quantitative Data; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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