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Please Note: Select between a Single Sensor or 2 Pack above.
Contents:
- 1 or 2 Motion Sensors (Make selection above!)
- 1 wireless Charging/Dock Case
- USB-C Power supply and cord for charging
WHAT IS THE DATASNAP SENSOR
The DataSnap Motion Sensor is a compact, durable, wireless sensor that streams real-time motion data directly to student devices. It captures thousands of data points per second and translates them into clear, student-ready visuals—so learners can focus on interpreting results, not wrestling with raw numbers.
The DataSnap Motion Sensor is intended for use with our DataSnap Air Racer, Impact, and Projectiles Classroom Solutions and Starter Packs. Purchasing additional sensors enables more students to gather data at the same time.
With DataSnap, students measure:
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- Velocity
- Acceleration
- Force
- Height
- Flight Time
- Impact and more!
Why Teachers Love It
DataSnap transforms classic, high-engagement builds—like catapults, race cars, and egg-drop challenges—into modern, data-rich investigations. It seamlessly bridges hands-on engineering with foundational data fluency skills, helping students build the analytical thinking essential for today’s AI-era classrooms.
Built for the Classroom
Designed intentionally and tested rigorously, DataSnap Sensors are made to withstand classroom use. They’re built to be dropped, launched, and crashed—it’s not a flaw, it’s part of the curriculum!
Each lesson includes an LMS-ready student slideshow with clear, step-by-step guidance that shows students how to use the sensor effectively and collect high-quality data.
Learning Extensions
While the DataSnap App is optimized for the included curriculum, creative educators can easily use the sensor on its own or adapt the sensor for any motion-based learning activity. Wherever motion meets inquiry, DataSnap enhances learning with accessible, meaningful data.
THE DATASNAP APP
The free DataSnap App connects the sensor to students’ devices and presents lesson-specific data that keeps learners focused, engaged, and ready to iterate, improve, and engineer. DataSnap Sensors transmit data via Bluetooth.
Device Compatibility
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- Desktop computers
- Laptops & Chromebooks
- Tablets
- Smartphones
Accessing the App
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- Web-based app via Chrome or Edge
- Free download from the Apple App Store
- Free download from the Google Play Store
No user accounts are required. The app does not store sensor data, but users can download motion data from their most recent experiment for further analysis.
The sensor rotates through students throughout the class period.
Sensors meets data collection standards across grades 3 - 12 (Ages 8+)
