Bluetooth Sensors

10 articles in this collection
Written by Peter Bohacek, Max Thorson, and Linda Detwiler

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 this week

What Vernier Go Direct sensors currently work with Pivot Interactives?

See an updated list of the tested sensors.

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 this week

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 this week

Connecting Bluetooth Devices to Pivot Interactives

Students and instructors can stream data from certain Bluetooth devices into Pivot Interactives data tables.

Written by Max Thorson
Updated this week

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 this week

FAQ: Can I use sensor data in calculations?

Absolutely! Sensor data is just like any data you type in.

Written by Linda Detwiler
Updated this week

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 this week