Phyphox free cell phone app for sensors

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the phyphox app, a free cell phone application that enables users to collect data using their phone's sensors. Participants explore its potential uses in educational settings, particularly in physics experiments and sound-related topics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enthusiasm about phyphox, noting its impressive capabilities and potential for frequent use in discussions on Physics Forums.
  • One user mentions the app's ability to support Bluetooth devices, specifically citing compatibility with PocketLab sensors.
  • Several participants share personal experiences using phyphox in classroom settings, particularly for experiments related to sound.
  • One participant references a specific experiment, the "salad slug," indicating a practical application of the app in a non-traditional context.
  • A suggestion is made to search for "phyphox experiments" on YouTube as a way to familiarize oneself with the app's capabilities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of the phyphox app in educational contexts, particularly for sound experiments, but there is no consensus on specific applications or experiences beyond those mentioned.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations in the discussion include a lack of detailed exploration of the app's features and the specific types of experiments that can be conducted, as well as the dependency on user familiarity with the app.

Who May Find This Useful

Educators, students in physics or sound-related fields, and individuals interested in using smartphone sensors for experiments may find this discussion relevant.

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At the Fall SCAAPT meeting, I learned about a free cell phone app, phyphox, which allows users to collect various types of data using their phones' sensors. I downloaded it, but I haven't looked into it very much yet. I just thought I'd mention it since others might find it useful or just fun to mess around with.
 
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Wow! I've been studying some of the example experiments. Very impressive.

I would not be surprised if we hear about phyphox often in PF's near future.

Edit: A good way to get acquainted is to search "phyphox experiments" on Youtube.
 
phyphox can support bluetooth devices,
e.g. the PocketLab (although it only supports two of its sensors).
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I did the "salad slug" experiment this semester. First time I ever used that kitchen gadget.
Perhaps this tells you something about my eating habits...
 
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I use it innmy classrooms regularly, especially when the topic of sound is treated.
 
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haushofer said:
I use it innmy classrooms regularly, especially when the topic of sound is treated.
I’m going to start using it more regularly because of the applications with sound. (One of my classes is primarily for sonography students.)
 

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