Bluetooth Sensors
Connect Vernier GoDirect and Pasco Bluetooth Sensors to Pivot Interactives
10 articles

Written by Peter Bohacek, Linda Detwiler and Trevor Register



Introduction to Collecting Data with a Bluetooth Sensors
Coming summer of 2021, you and your students can collect data directly into Pivot Interactives using Bluetooth sensors
Written by Peter Bohacek. Updated over a week ago
Connecting Multiple Bluetooth Sensors
You can connect multiple sensors to the same data table at the same time.
Written by Linda Detwiler. Updated over a week ago
What Vernier Go Direct® sensors currently work with Pivot Interactives?
In general, time-based sensors work best with Pivot Interactives.
Written by Linda Detwiler. Updated this week
Teacher Tip: Running Multiple Trials with Sensors
Currently, each "trial" of the sensor will need its own table. If you run a new capture of the data, it will overwrite the original data.
Written by Linda Detwiler. Updated over a week ago
Teacher Tip: How can I make a "class set" of sensor data with only one sensor?
I want to share sensor data with my students.
Written by Linda Detwiler. Updated over a week ago
Connecting Bluetooth Devices to Pivot Interactives
Students and instructors can stream data from certain Bluetooth devices into Pivot Interactives data tables.
Written by Trevor Register. Updated over a week ago
FAQ: What is the resolution and/or accuracy of my sensor?
I know Pivot Interactives reports the sensor reading to 10 or more decimal places. But, is that accurate?
Written by Linda Detwiler. Updated over a week ago
FAQ: Can I use sensor data in calculations?
Absolutely! Sensor data is just like any data you type in.
Written by Linda Detwiler. Updated over a week ago
FAQ: My sensor won't connect to my Chromebook.
Chromebooks can have a few different reasons why Bluetooth sensors won't connect. Most will require admin access to repair.
Written by Linda Detwiler. Updated over a week ago
FAQ: I got a red bar while working with the Bluetooth Sensor. What does it mean?
What are some known error codes?
Written by Linda Detwiler. Updated over a week ago