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      Getting Started with PocketLab Odyssey

      Learn the basics of your new PocketLab Odyssey sensor

      Review PocketLab Odyssey's Specifications here. 

      An interactive version of this Getting Started Guide can be found here. 

      Unboxing PocketLab Odyssey

      Getting Connected

      1. In a Chrome or Edge browser, navigate to app.thepocketlab.com/trials
      2. Click "Connect a PocketLab"  - a connection window should appear.
      3. Turn your PocketLab on by pressing the button on top. The name of your PocketLab should appear in the connection window.
      4. Click on the name of your PocketLab and then click "Pair".
      5. After a few seconds, you will see data streaming directly to the graph.

      Note: You do not need to connect to the PocketLab directly in your device's Bluetooth settings. You should only connect using PocketLab Notebook in the Google Chrome browser.

      Changing Graph Settings and Recording Data

      Changing Graphs

      • Click the "Graph" button to select one or more measurements to display.
      • Four measurements can be displayed as graphs at a time. Additional measurements will be added as small cards with the current reading below the graphs.
      • Click a card to display its graph.

      Recording Trials

      • Click "Record" to start recording data.
      • Click "Stop" when finished recording.
      • Review your data and click "Save" to save the trial to your Notebook Lesson, or click "clear" to permanently delete this recording you don't need it.
      • The trial will save below the Collect Data card.
      • You can change the title, add notes, or click "export data" to save the file to .csv to share the data or use it in other programs.

      Selecting Units

      • Click the icon of three sliders next to the measurement title to open the graph menu.
      • Units options are displayed at the bottom of this menu.

      PocketLab Odyssey

      The video below will give you a more detailed explanation of how to use each probe.

      Note: The pH probe should always be stored in buffer solution to extend its life. Both the pH probe and conductivity probe should be rinsed with distilled water after use.

      Walkthrough of Each Odyssey Probe

      Odyssey Activities

      The following activities were developed by our partner and author of Conceptual Academy Chemistry, John Suchocki:

      Additional How-to Articles

      Connecting When Multiple PocketLabs are in One Classroom

      Rename PocketLabs and use the signal strength indicator to identify PocketLabs when there are several in Bluetooth range.

      PocketLab Odyssey Specifications

      Specifications for the Odyssey's sensors and battery, diagrams, and LED codes.

      Getting Started with PocketLab Notebook

      Learn more about how to use PocketLab Notebook to create classes, student accounts, assignments, your own Lessons, and more.