Abstract

We present a surprisingly simple yet flexible method for remote data collection over the Internet. The method requires minimal development effort, has considerable hardware and software independence, and is essentially free. The basic approach is to convert a scientific measurement instrument into an Internet device to give remote computers access to the instrument. The method is compatible with most programming languages and software applications that have Internet access. It can be used with many serial port measurement instruments and allows different computers, operating systems, and instruments to be intermixed when collecting data. We give three examples of how the method has been used to enhance the undergraduate physics laboratory experience.

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