Development of a Simple Harmonic Motion Data Acquisition System Based on Arduino and LabVIEW for Basic Physics Practicum

Bardan Bulaka; Rina Sardiana Sari; Muh Zul Azis Muh Zul Azis

doi:10.30998/4bzgmx06

Authors

Bardan Bulaka Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka Translator
Rina Sardiana Sari Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka Author
Muh Zul Azis Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30998/4bzgmx06

Keywords:

Spring, Learning, LabVIEW, Simple Harmonic Motion, Arduino

Abstract

This study aims to develop a data acquisition system for measuring Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) using an Arduino Mega, a VL53L0X distance sensor, and LabVIEW for Basic Physics laboratory activities. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach consisting of needs analysis, hardware and software design, prototype assembly, system testing, and expert and user validation. The developed system is capable of acquiring displacement data continuously and determining the spring constant using both the extension and oscillation methods. Experimental results showed that the extension method produced a stable spring constant of 9.8 N/m, while the oscillation method yielded an average value of 8.69 N/m with a relative error of 11.29%. The relative error decreased as the number of oscillations increased, indicating improved measurement stability for longer-duration observations. Expert validation classified the system as highly feasible, while student responses indicated a very high practicality level of 96.57%. Several previous studies have primarily focused on technical data acquisition systems without emphasizing interactive laboratory implementation. Therefore, this study integrates LabVIEW-based interactive visualization with SHM laboratory activities to support more engaging and technology-enhanced physics practicum learning. Overall, the developed system demonstrates adequate performance and practicality for Basic Physics laboratory learning.

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