With this application, you can capture the position of a pendulum in real time using your device's camera.
The app calculates the pendulum's position and displays the corresponding graph, also showing the average period of oscillation.
Instructions:
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Place the pendulum on a fixed support so that it can oscillate freely.
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If using a mobile device, place it on a stable stand so that the camera faces the pendulum.
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If using a computer, position the pendulum in front of the computer's camera.
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Click the "Turn on" button to enable the device's camera.
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Set the pendulum in motion in front of the camera, ensuring the entire movement is within the camera's view.
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After a few seconds, click the "Start" button to begin calibration and motion capture.
Buttons:
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Turns the device's camera on or off.
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Downloads the captured data, i.e., the pendulum's position as a function of time.