phyphox

phyphox

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phyphox: Turn Your Smartphone into a Professional Science Lab

Access your device's sensors to conduct high-precision experiments, visualize real-time data, and export results for analysis. Empowering students, educators, and makers with a world-class laboratory anywhere.

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Publisher

RWTH Aachen University

Category

Education

Downloads

2M+

User Rating

4.2/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Locales

19

Science at a Glance

Discover the interface used by 2M+ users.

A menu in the phyphox app listing physics experiments and raw sensors like accelerometer and sonar

A menu in the phyphox app listing physics experiments and raw sensors like accelerometer and sonar

Linear acceleration graphs showing x, y, and z axes data in the phyphox app

Linear acceleration graphs showing x, y, and z axes data in the phyphox app

Phyphox app showing a real-time linear acceleration graph and sensor data for three axes

Phyphox app showing a real-time linear acceleration graph and sensor data for three axes

A green line graph in the phyphox app showing linear acceleration over ten seconds

A green line graph in the phyphox app showing linear acceleration over ten seconds

Your Smartphone is a Powerful Science Lab

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 2M+ users.

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Ready-to-Play Experiments

Turn your phone into a sonar or pendulum instantly. Use pre-defined setups to measure gravity, magnetism, and motion with a single tap.

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Wireless Remote Control

Control experiments and visualize live data on any PC or SmartBoard via a web browser. Perfect for classroom demonstrations and complex lab setups.

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Professional Data Export

Seamlessly export raw sensor data to Excel, CSV, or TSV formats. Integrate your findings directly into lab reports, MATLAB, or Google Sheets.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 2M+ people who love this app.

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"As a physics instructor, phyphox has completely transformed my classroom. Instead of requesting a budget for expensive lab hardware, my students use their own smartphones to conduct sonar and magnetic experiments. The remote-control web interface is a game-changer for live demonstrations on our smartboards."

Dr. Sarah Jenkins, High School Science Lead
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"I used phyphox for my university engineering project to analyze vibration patterns. The precision is incredible, and the ability to export raw data directly to Excel saved me hours of work. It is essentially a professional-grade laboratory that fits in my pocket. Truly a must-have for any STEM student."

Alex Chen, Mechanical Engineering Student

About the app

Everything you need to know about phyphox.

Description

Did you know that you are carrying a 3D magnetometer? That you can use your phone as a pendulum to measure earth's local gravitational acceleration? That you can turn your phone into a sonar? phyphox gives you access to the sensors of your phone either directly or through ready-to-play experiments which analyze your data and let you export raw data along with the results for further analysis. You can even define your own experiments on phyphox.org and share them with colleagues, students and friends. Selected Features: - A selection of pre-defined experiments. Just press play to start. - Export your data to a range of widely used formats - Remote-control your experiment through a web interface from any PC on the same network as your phone. No need to install anything on those PCs - all you need is a modern web browser. - Define your own experiments by selecting sensor inputs, defining analysis steps and creating views as an interface using our web-editor (http://phyphox.org/editor). The analysis can consists of just adding two values or using advanced methods like Fourier transforms and crosscorrelation. We offer a whole toolbox of analysis functions. Sensors supported: - Accelerometer - Magnetometer - Gyroscope - Pressure - Microphone - Proximity - GPS *some sensors are not present on every phone. Export formats - CSV (Comma separated values) - TSV (Tab-separated values) - Excel (if you need other formats, please let us know) This app has been developed at the 2nd Institute of Physics A at the RWTH Aachen University.

Latest Version

1.2.0

Size

18.6 MB

First Released

Sep 15, 2016

Turn Your Smartphone into a Professional Physics Lab

Join millions of students, educators, and makers using phyphox to unlock their phone's sensors for real-world experimentation and precise data analysis.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about phyphox

What is phyphox?

phyphox is an app that provides access to your phone's sensors, allowing you to conduct experiments, analyze data, and export results. It can transform your phone into instruments like a 3D magnetometer or a sonar.

Which sensors does phyphox support?

phyphox supports various sensors, including Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Gyroscope, Pressure, Microphone, Proximity, and GPS. Some sensors may not be present on every phone.

Can I define custom experiments in phyphox?

Yes, phyphox allows users to define their own experiments using a web editor at phyphox.org/editor. Users can select sensor inputs, define analysis steps, and create custom views.

What data export formats does phyphox offer?

phyphox provides data export in widely used formats, including CSV (Comma separated values), TSV (Tab-separated values), and Excel.

How can I remotely control experiments with phyphox?

You can remotely control your phyphox experiments through a web interface. This requires a modern web browser on any PC on the same network as your phone, without additional software installation.

What types of analysis functions are available in phyphox?

phyphox offers a toolbox of analysis functions. These include simple operations like adding values, and advanced methods such as Fourier transforms and cross-correlation for custom experiments.

Can phyphox measure acceleration data from a phone?

Yes, phyphox can measure acceleration data. The app provides options to obtain raw data from the linear accelerometer, specifically 'Acceleration (without g)' and 'Acceleration with g.'

What kind of acoustic experiments can phyphox perform?

phyphox can perform various acoustic experiments. These include measuring audio amplitude, autocorrelation, displaying audio scope and spectrum, detecting Doppler effects, and generating tones.