QuSpin Magpie

QuSpin

About this app

QuSpin Magpie Companion App – Total Field Magnetometer Control & Visualization

The official app for QuSpin’s Magpie, a high-precision total field magnetometer for geophysical surveys, research, and field measurements.

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth: Fast pairing with automatic discovery, friendly naming, and robust auto-reconnect for uninterrupted streaming.
Wi-Fi: Direct access to the onboard data logger for high-speed file downloads from the SD card.

REAL-TIME DATA VISUALIZATION
Live Plotting: High-performance time-series graph with up to 3,000 points across Scalar, X, Y, and Z.
Configurable View: Toggle vector components and pinch-to-zoom (100–3,000 points).
Scaling: Auto-fit or manual min/max control for precise analysis.
Mini Graph: Scalar-only live view on the control screen for quick monitoring.

SENSOR TELEMETRY & MONITORING
Live Readouts: Total field (nT) and X, Y, Z vectors.
Sensitivity: Dual color-gradient bars (red–green) for Scalar and Vector performance.
Data Quality: Real-time signal integrity percentage.
Data Rate: Live Hz display for both channels.
GNSS: GPS fix status with LED indicator.
Console Views: Status, Graph, and GNSS monitors with rolling buffers for diagnostics.

CONFIGURATION & CONTROL
Preset Profiles: 19 factory-tested configurations (Standard, Survey, Base, Auto; scalar/vector/IMU). Requires firmware V1_38+.
Custom Commands: Send text or decimal (0–255) commands directly.
Command Library: 50+ categorized hardware commands with one-tap send.
Baud Rates: 115200, 230400, 921600 bps (profile-dependent).
Filters: 50/60 Hz notch, custom notch, low-pass, and high-pass options.

DATA RECORDING & DOWNLOAD
Recording: Start/stop SD logging with confirmation safeguards.
Recording Indicator: Dedicated neon-green LED for active logging.
Wi-Fi Download: Access files via onboard web interface (miniacb.local).

STATUS LED DASHBOARD

Connected: Blue (linked), red (disconnected)
Sensor: Color-coded status
GNSS: Blue (fix), gray (no fix)
Recording: Neon green (active), gray (idle)

HELP & REFERENCE
User Guide: Offline, expandable guide covering setup, navigation, commands, and workflows.
Profile Reference: Detailed configuration cards with data rates, filters, sync modes, and use cases.

USER INTERFACE
Modern Design: High-contrast QuSpin Golden Rod and Quantum Blue theme for outdoor visibility.
Navigation: Tabbed layout (Control, Data, Commands & Profiles, Graph, Info & Download).
Field Optimized: Portrait-only, one-handed operation with instant tab switching.
Guided Setup: Startup flow for quick connection or data access.

Ideal for geologists, geophysicists, archaeologists, and researchers conducting magnetic surveys, mineral exploration, and scientific measurements.

Requires Magpie hardware from QuSpin Inc. Learn more at quspin.com/magpie.