Dynamics Cart for Cornering

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This is a dynamics cart which can be used in science/physics class and is especially made for cornering. With a pointer on top of the cart you can set two different pre-defined curve radiuses. The phone holder allows to mount mobile phones of different sizes on top of the cart to be able to use different sensors inside the device to read values such as acceleration, proximity, magnetic field, brightness, etc. during an experiment. Most of the parts can be printed except for the ball bearings which are used as wheels. For about 8€ per cart, the teacher can provide materials to conduct experiments for a larger group of students. The cart was designed and evaluated as part of a bachelor's thesis in physics education at the University of Vienna.