{"id":10140,"date":"2020-11-18T12:45:47","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T20:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/?p=10140"},"modified":"2025-03-05T14:43:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T22:43:20","slug":"can-i-data-share-my-labquest-3-data-to-a-computer-or-chromebook-via-usb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/10140","title":{"rendered":"Can I use a USB cable to Data Share LabQuest 3 with a computer or Chromebook?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Data sharing between a computer or Chromebook is typically done using a Wi-Fi connection. If you are unable to access a Wi-Fi network and need to move your LabQuest 3 data to a computer or Chromebook, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the LabQuest 3<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list inline\">\n<li>From the Settings screen, <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-8940\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/settings@2x.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/settings@2x.png 145w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/11\/settings@2x-90x90.png 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>, select the Connections App, <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"19\" class=\"wp-image-8496\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/settings-connections@2x.png\" alt=\"\">.<\/li>\n<li>Tap Data Sharing, <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-8938\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/data-sharing-border@2x.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/data-sharing-border@2x.png 98w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/data-sharing-border@2x-90x90.png 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>. Make sure the Data Sharing option is <strong>On<\/strong>, then tap <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap Viewer, <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-8917\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/09\/connections-labquest-viewer@2x.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/09\/connections-labquest-viewer@2x.png 95w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/09\/connections-labquest-viewer@2x-90x87.png 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>. Make sure the Viewer is <strong>On<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Check the <strong>Enable Viewer over USB<\/strong> option.<br \/><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> While enabled, this option prevents your LabQuest from working as a USB interface with Logger <i>Pro<\/i>, Graphical Analysis, or Graphical Analysis Pro.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Close the Viewer settings and exit the Connections app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This will set up the LabQuest as an Ethernet device when connected via USB. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/099-Wi-fi-off.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/099-Wi-fi-off.png 800w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/099-Wi-fi-off-600x360.png 600w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/099-Wi-fi-off-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/119-Viewer-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/119-Viewer-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/119-Viewer-2-600x360.png 600w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/119-Viewer-2-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect your LabQuest to your Computer or Chromebook<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the micro end of the USB cable to your LabQuest 3. <\/li>\n<li>Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer or Chromebook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Graphical Analysis or Graphical Analysis Pro (Computer only)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list inline\">\n<li>On your computer, launch Graphical Analysis or Graphical Analysis Pro. Note you need to be using the installed version of these apps, (not the Web version from <a href=\"https:\/\/graphicalanalysis.app\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graphicalanalysis.app\/\">https:\/\/graphicalanalysis.app\/<\/a><\/a> ).<\/li>\n<li>Click or tap Data Sharing, <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" class=\"wp-image-10147\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/017-Data-Share-icon.png\" alt=\"\">, and select the Local tab.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Specify Source<\/strong> and enter the IP address appropriate to your device.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Windows computer:<\/strong> 192.168.234.1<\/li>\n<li><strong>macOS computer:<\/strong> 192.168.235.1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click or tap <strong>Connect<\/strong> to connect to your LabQuest.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1007\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/025-Data-Share-Specify-Source.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/025-Data-Share-Specify-Source.png 1007w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/025-Data-Share-Specify-Source-600x396.png 600w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/025-Data-Share-Specify-Source-768x507.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Data Share Web App (Chromebooks or Computers)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list inline\">\n<li>On your computer or Chromebook, launch a browser window (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).<\/li>\n<li>Enter the IP address appropriate to your device in the address line.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chromebook or macOS computer:<\/strong> 192.168.235.1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Windows computer:<\/strong> 192.168.234.1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to access the Data Sharing Web app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/Data-Share-Web-App.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/Data-Share-Web-App.png 1021w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/Data-Share-Web-App-600x434.png 600w, https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/Data-Share-Web-App-768x555.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relate Links:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/til\/3301\/\">How do I move data from a LabQuest to a computer or other device for further analysis?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/til\/3011\/\">Why are there no icons\/gears on the LabQuest Connections App screen?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Data sharing between a computer or Chromebook is typically done using a Wi-Fi connection. If you are unable to access a Wi-Fi network and need&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1698,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1698"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10140\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}