Mini Magnet
Detailed App Info:
Application Description
This educational app lets you explore magnetic fields with your iPhone 3GS.
Imagine your phone's magnetic sensor as a small magnet. Other than a usual compass, it can rotate freely in all directions. This lets you explore the direction of the earth's magnetic field in 3D.
To let you see the angle of incidence better, the app shows a thin stick pointing up and down together with the magnet.
You can also test the effect of other magnets close to the phone, but be aware that the sensor is quite sensitive and easily reaches its limits. If that happens and the small display shows 'Out of Range !', move the magnet further away. If the magnet seems stuck after that or behaves strangely, shake the phone to recalibrate the sensor.
Imagine your phone's magnetic sensor as a small magnet. Other than a usual compass, it can rotate freely in all directions. This lets you explore the direction of the earth's magnetic field in 3D.
To let you see the angle of incidence better, the app shows a thin stick pointing up and down together with the magnet.
You can also test the effect of other magnets close to the phone, but be aware that the sensor is quite sensitive and easily reaches its limits. If that happens and the small display shows 'Out of Range !', move the magnet further away. If the magnet seems stuck after that or behaves strangely, shake the phone to recalibrate the sensor.
Requirements
Your mobile device must have at least 408.62 KB of space to download and install Mini Magnet app. Mini Magnet is available on iTunes for $0.00
If you have any problems with installation or in-app purchase, found bugs, questions, comments about this application, you can visit the official website of Joja Jochen Ehnes at http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/jehnes/myApps/Mini_Magnet.html.
Copyright © 2010 Jochen Ehnes
