screenshot from page 3 of http://www.iolab.science/documents/AAPT_W15.pdf

Beta

It is made clear in the documentation that the Software is beta and subject to change! Looks like it is getting monthly updates.

Links

• main iOLAB page http://www.iolab.science/
• specs http://www.iolab.science/documents/IOLab_Description_onepage.pdf
  • 16 bit TI microcontroller http://www.ti.com/product/MSP430F5329
  • RF system on a chip http://www.ti.com/product/CC2543
    • looks like a TI proprietary RF radio similar to bluetooth
    • the pairing seems to be easier than our Vernier wireless units
• history http://www.macmillanlearning.com/Catalog/preview/iOLab/story

Sensors

• MEMS motion sensor: 3-axis digital gyroscope - part number L3GD2
  • datasheet
  • this device also measures temperature.
• Accelerometer - part number MMA8451QR1
  • datasheet
• Barometer - part number MPL115A1T1
  • datasheet
• Magnetometer - part number MAG3110FCR1
  • datasheet

Link requires Password

• https://our.kpu.ca/sites/science/physics/Shared%20Documents/Richmond%20Tech%20Notes/IOLab_remote_SCH.pdf

Important Release Notes for Items Purchased in 2016

• Provides suggested minor modification to units made in 2016 http://www.iolab.science/documents/iolab_purchase_notice_v5.pdf

Setup Documentation is through Video’s

• Vidios https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkgql1ePbwyCP-selmAUJng/playlists?view=1&flow=list&view_as=subscriber&sort=da