Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite

Vieyra Software

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About this app

Turn your phone into a powerful sensor lab. This app uses your smartphone’s built-in sensors to collect, display, record, and export CSV data for analysis. Ideal for physics, engineering, and STEM experiments in classrooms, labs, and fieldwork.

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KINEMATICS
• G-Force Meter: Ratio of Fn/Fg (x, y, z, and/or total)
• Linear Accelerometer: Acceleration in x, y, z axes
• Gyroscope: Radial velocity (x, y, z)
• Inclinometer: Azimuth, roll, pitch
• Protractor: Angle from vertical or horizontal

ACOUSTICS
• Sound Meter: Sound intensity
• Tone Detector: Frequency and musical tone
• Tone Generator: Sound frequency output
• Oscilloscope: Wave shape and amplitude
• Spectrum Analyzer: Graphical FFT
• Spectrogram: Waterfall FFT

LIGHT
• Light Meter: Light intensity
• Color Detector: HEX color detection via camera
• Color Generator: R/G/B/Y/C/M, white, and custom colors
• Proximeter: Periodic motion and timer (timer and pendulum modes)
• Stroboscope (beta): Flash-based frequency visualization
• Wi-Fi: Signal strength monitoring

MAGNETISM
• Compass: Magnetic direction and bubble level
• Magnetometer: Magnetic field intensity (x, y, z, and/or total)
• Magna-AR: Augmented-reality magnetic vector visualization

OTHER
• Barometer: Atmospheric pressure
• Ruler: Distance measurement between two points
• GPS: Latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, direction, and satellites
• System Temperature: Battery temperature

COMBINATION
• Multi Record: Collect data from multiple sensors at once
• Dual Sensor: Display two sensor graphs in real time
• Roller Coaster Mode: Combine G-Force, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Barometer

PLOTTING
• Manual Data Plot: Create graphs from manually entered data

GAME
• Play Mode: Physics challenges using real sensor input

FEATURES
• Record: Capture sensor data with one tap
• Export: Save recordings as CSV data for analysis or sharing
• Sensor Info: Learn sensor name, vendor, operating principle, and precision

SETTINGS
• Custom Sample Rate: Adjust data collection speed manually
• Filters: Apply low-pass, mean average, or Kalman filters to smooth data
• Data Display: View results as graphs, vectors, or digital readings
• Graph Display: Choose combined or separate plots for multi-axis data
• Axis Selection: Display total, x, y, and/or z data
• Timestamp Format: Record clock or elapsed time
• Line Width: Customize line thickness for graphs
• Keep Screen On: Prevent automatic sleep during experiments
• Calibration: Calibrate sensors for accuracy

Perfect for:
Physics experiments, classroom demonstrations, motion analysis, sound testing, light and color measurement, magnetic field mapping, and environmental data collection.

Ratings and reviews

Paid for this program many years ago and I'm a little disappointed that I'm not grandfathered into physics toolbox plus. I suppose it's not really that big of a deal now that this program really isn't that all that unique these days seeing as there are many many open source alternatives, It was interesting while it lasted at least... I wish the developers the best but this has left a bit of a negative impression on me unfortunately...

I've used this app on every phone I've owned for the last decade. It's always been reliable. Now it suddenly changed and the graphs are so small that they are pointless. I can't do anything to change the size and if I flip it to landscape mode, the graph disappears entirely. I uninstalled, then reinstalled, cleared the cash and changed every display setting on my phone, with no luck. Please fix it.

bought to play around with the acoustical tools, really disappointed when I realized I couldn't save any spectrogram or spectrum analyzer data. wish I could get a refund edit: I did get a refund. but in general, even if it wasn't an advertised feature, it's a little silly to have a tool that lets you see data but not collect it.

What’s new

Updated the load file mode
Fixed visual issues on devices that use the 3 button navigation