Sensor Play - Data Recorder

Sensor Play - Data Recorder

Accelerometer and sensors fun

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Details about Sensor Play

  • Released
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  • Devices
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  • October 5, 2014
  • September 28, 2024
  • 11.0+
  • 4+
  • 15.99MB
  • iPhone, iPad, iPod
  • American English

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Version History of Sensor Play

5.5

July 27, 2023

This release is primarily cosmetic to ensure compatibility with latest SDK and devices.

5.4

January 18, 2021

Accelerometer view now has a 2D Lissajous overlay option with axis selection for more insight of motion and vibration analysis. Gyro view now shows Roll/Pitch/Yaw Angle gauges, plus you can select the Attitude reference frame from those available on your device. Multi Sensor Recording enables you to select the Attitude reference frame from those available on your device.

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5.3

November 26, 2020

Multi-Sensor recording time limit removed. Automation now allows for repeated recordings of a set duration to avoid huge file sizes, e.g., easily record 12 files of 1 hour each unattended, instead of one large 12 hour file. Accelerometer display now shows the -g & +g Max values.

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5.2

May 9, 2020

Added real time charting of the Magnetometer calibrated magnetic field, finally!

5.1

May 7, 2020

Calibrated magnetic field data is now recorded in multi-sensor recording. Total magnetic field strength is now plotted in the multi-sensor visualisation. Added full rotation matrix and Quaternion to the attitude data in multi-sensor recording. Added the Course angle to the GPS data in multi-sensor recording. iOS13 Ready Fixed some dark Mode/iOS13 cosmetic issues.

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5.0

November 17, 2018

Massive exciting update: Visualisation of sensors from multi-sensor recording in a new dynamic view - accelerometer, gyroscope, attitude, speed, altitude, magnetometer, location. You can now select multiple recorded files at the same time to share/email or delete. Multi-Sensor layout better adapts to different screen sizes. Explanation of axis definition for accelerometer, gyroscope, and attitude/orientation.

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4.5

October 2, 2018

Fix occasional crashes when initialising sensors.

4.4

September 13, 2018

Bug Fixes - multi-sensor recording of calibrated magnetic field now correct.

4.3

April 13, 2018

New G-Force Automation trigger - very useful for syncing data recording with other apps such as video recording. Added extra sensitivity option to the Accelerometer visual, plus option to view userAcceleration which attempts to filter out the effect of gravity, useful for the new higher sensitivities to keep the traces on screen. GPS/Location data now included horizontal and vertical +/- accuracy. Fix iPhoneX layout issues.

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4.2

August 30, 2017

Bugfix: Recorded Data menu option was not responding on larger screens.

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Description of Sensor Play

Sensor Play - the iPhone Sensor Playground, and the best app for serious scientific research and data recording. Used by engineers, scientists, teachers, and enthusiasts all around the world. The sensors built into all iPhones are amazing examples of the power in your pocket. To have a GPS receiver, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, even a Barometer with you at all times is a marvel of miniature engineering. It's simply fun to see the output from all these sensors, play with each interactively, or just view the raw data. Record Accelerometer, Gyroscope, GPS, Barometer, Magnetometer sensor data and share by email for further analysis, or review using the in app viewer. However Sensor Play is not just a toy. Beyond the obvious fun of watching the accelerometer and gyroscope graphs bounce around you can now record multi-sensor data all at the same time, even in the background, for a full external analysis of your, or your iPhone's, motion through time and space however you so desire. And now with Automation you can trigger your recordings to start either after a simple delay, when you enter or leave a preset GPS Region, or when the iPhone is nudged above a selected gForce. Then end your recordings either after a set duration, or when you enter or leave a preset GPS Region. Automation makes getting the data you want so much easier, and eliminates lots of unnecessary recorded data. Set up the triggers as required, close the phone and go. Set and Forget! Later when you open SensorPlay the data you were after will have been automatically recorded and saved for you. The following data is recorded to a csv file for sharing through the standard iPhone share sheet. Timestamp Accelerometer: X, Y, Z Gyroscope: X, Y, Z Attitude: Roll, Pitch, Yaw Location: Longitude, Latitude, Speed, TrueHeading, Altitude Motion Activity: Type & Confidence Barometer: Pressure, Relative Altitude Magnetometer: µT X, Y, Z, calibrated x,y,z, rotation matrix, and quaternion Visual graphs of sensor recordings in one place, as long as they're not too large anyway. Background mode is supported for all recordings, accelerometer, gyro, and multi-sensor export, lock your screen and keep recording all sensor data for up to six hours. A serious engineering, scientific, and educational analysis tool. Sharing of all recordings is now through the built in share options which includes, Airdrop, mail, message, notes, dropbox (if installed), etc. Sensors currently supported: Barometer (iPhone 6 and above only) - see the atmospheric pressure in a choice of 7 units, see your relative altitude plotted over time. - Widget available to display the atmospheric pressure in the notification centre. Accelerometer - See the g-forces on the X,Y,Z axis and see them traced over time. - Widget available to show gMax in X,Y,Z axis on notification screen. - Record the data and share for further analysis Gyroscope - Watch the rate of rotation over the X,Y,Z axis plotted over time. - Record the data and share for further analysis GPS/Location Services - See your exact location mapped on screen and share your Lat/Long coordinates by text or email. Magnetometer/Compass - See the magnetic field acting on the X, Y, Z, axis along with an interactive compass. 3D/Force Touch (6S ->11 only) Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Sensor Play: FAQ

Does Sensor Play work on iPad devices?

Yes, Sensor Play is optimized for iPad devices.

Who released the app?

The Sensor Play app was launched by Philip Broder.

What is the minimum iOS version required to use Sensor Play?

Your iOS device should have iOS 11.0 or later installed to run the app.

What is the overall rating of the app?

Users have overwhelmingly positive things to say about Sensor Play, as evidenced by its stellar rating of 4.7 out of 5.

What genre of app is Sensor Play?

The App Category Of The Sensor Play App Is Utilities.

What Sensor Play application version is the current one?

5.5 is the most recent version of the Sensor Play app.

What is the release date of the most recent Sensor Play update?

The latest update for Sensor Play was released on September 28, 2024.

What was the release date of the app?

The app was initially released on February 5, 2023.

What content advisory rating is assigned to the Sensor Play app?

Designed for children, contains no adult material.

What languages is Sensor Play available in?

Currently, the Sensor Play app supports the following languages: American English.

Is Sensor Play part of the Apple Arcade lineup of games?

Sorry, Sensor Play is not part of Apple Arcade.

Is Sensor Play eligible for in-app purchases?

No, Sensor Play is not eligible for in-app purchases.

Does Sensor Play offer compatibility with Apple Vision Pro?

No, Sensor Play does not offer compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.

Does Sensor Play use ad-based monetization?

No, Sensor Play does not use ad-based monetization.

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Reviews of Sensor Play

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  • M11-M33

    on the record data (csv file), what does m11, m12,m13 actually mean?

    Developer Response

    Hello, these values represent the rotation matrix of the device, see this for more info: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/coremotion/cmattitude/1616139-rotationmatrix Thanks for your support.
  • Works as adevertized

    This was the only app I found to easy capture the telemetry data I was looking for. I tried several other app export data was challenging, logs were in accurate. I have two suggestion, the app needs some documentation, specifically what all the data headers are. When I airdrop the data and open I in excel and there are tons on columns some of which I don’t know what they are.
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  • Great App!!!

    I’ve used several sensor apps on iPhone, and this is my favorite. I like the intuitive interface and the ability to record for long periods. I’ve used it in many applications, including precision analysis of aircraft motion during test flights.

    Developer Response

    Thanks for the great review, so glad to hear how useful Sensor Play is out there.