Everything from A to Z on using your new Structure Sensor 3.
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.
Structure Sensor 3s purchased directly from the Official Structure Sensor Store will arrive in a packing box containing:
If you are missing any of these items, contact support@structure.io immediately.
Compression bracket for newer iPads
Structure Sensor Precision Bracket for iPad (9th gen) only
USB-C Cable for Structure Sensor 3
Lightning Cable for 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.
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.
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 CableAttach 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.
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.
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.
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.