Get Started - Structure Sensor 3
Everything from A to Z on using your new Structure Sensor 3.
The first step on your journey.
Congrats on your new Structure Sensor! We're sure you're eager to start exploring Structure Sensor's capabilities. To help you get the most out of your experience, we've put together this quick start guide to help familiarize you with this advanced accessory.
What's in the box?
Structure Sensor 3s purchased directly from the Official Structure Sensor Store will arrive in a packing box containing:
- Gift Box (includes Structure Sensor 3)
- Bracket
- Cable
Structure Sensor Gift Box
- One Structure Sensor 3
- One USB charging cable
- One magnetic screwdriver
- Ten (10) M1.6 screws
- One user manual
If you are missing any of these items, contact support@structure.io immediately.
Structure Sensor Brackets
Compression bracket for newer iPads
Structure Sensor Precision Bracket for iPad (9th gen) only
Structure Sensor Cables
USB-C Cable for Structure Sensor 3
Lightning Cable for Structure Sensor 3
Charging your Structure Sensor 3
To preserve the battery life of your iPad, Structure Sensor 3 has its own internal battery. Charging your Structure Sensor's battery is simple: connect the charging cable to your sensor, and then plug the USB end into any strong USB 2.0-compatible device.
Expected charging times
| Wall charger (greater than 1.5A/7.5W output) | ~2 hours |
| Connected to PC via a USB charging port or externally powered USB Hub | ~2.5 hours |
| Connected to PC USB Port (native data port) | ~5.5 hours |
| Connected to USB-C ipad | ~18 hours |
Please Note: These charging times may vary depending on firmware version and associated optimizations.
Status LED
The LED indicator will pulse blue when your Structure Sensor's battery is charging. As soon as your battery is completely charged, the LED indicator will remain solid until disconnected.
USB Hacker Cable (for charging) is available in the accessories section of the Structure Sensor Store.
Purchase USB Charging Cable
Connecting Structure Sensor 3 to your iPad
Compression Bracket
1. Attach Structure Sensor to your bracket.
Attach Structure Sensor to your iPad bracket using the supplied screws and screwdriver.
Important: Only use the screws that came with your sensor to attach the sensor to the bracket.
2. Attach Bracket to your iPad.
Slide the bracket down on both sides of the iPad as shown until the bracket is fully seated at all points.
Note: it’s important to make sure the bracket is fully seated as shown.
3. Connect Structure Sensor to your iPad.
- Confirm that the iPad does not have a screen protector or a case, otherwise the bracket may not fit and you may damage the iPad, sensor or bracket.
- Inspect the charging port to ensure it is free from debris or obstructions.
- Plug your USB-C or Lightning Cable into the sensor. Note the correct orientation as shown.
- Plug the other end of the cable into your iPad.
Precision Bracket
1. Attach Structure Sensor to your bracket.
Attach Structure Sensor to your iPad bracket using the supplied screws and screwdriver.
Important: Only use the screws that came with your sensor to attach the sensor to the bracket.
2. Attach Bracket to your iPad.
Starting with the clasp open, slide the bracket down on both sides of the iPad as shown until the bracket is fully seated at all points.
Close the clasp.
Note: it’s important to make sure the bracket is fully seated as shown.
3. Connect Structure Sensor to your iPad.
- Confirm that the iPad does not have a screen protector or a case, otherwise the bracket may not fit and you may damage the iPad, sensor or bracket.
- Inspect the charging port to ensure it is free from debris or obstructions.
- Plug your USB-C or Lightning Cable into the sensor. Note the correct orientation as shown.
- Plug the other end of the cable into your iPad.