Fault is a high-precision seismic activity visualiser that transforms your Android device into a real-time motion analysis tool. Built on advanced sensor filtering and a custom high-performance waveform engine, Fault helps you observe subtle tremors, vibrations, and shifts in your environment—instantly and with remarkable clarity.
Designed for enthusiasts, students, researchers, engineers, and anyone curious about the motion around them, Fault brings professional-grade motion insight to your pocket without requiring any external hardware.
Real-Time Seismograph
Fault captures live acceleration data from your device’s built-in sensors and displays it as a dynamic 3-axis waveform. Each axis is uniquely colour-coded, giving you a clear and intuitive visualisation of motion patterns—whether you're measuring vehicle vibrations, structural resonance, or everyday movements.
Advanced Signal Processing
Traditional raw sensor data is noisy and difficult to interpret. Fault solves this with a robust filtering engine that applies:
High-pass filtering to eliminate gravity
Low-pass smoothing to clarify subtle motion
Dynamic gain scaling for enhanced sensitivity across devices
This results in clean, stable, and meaningful motion readings every time.
Instant Shake & Event Detection
Fault detects unusual activity in real time and highlights:
Peak acceleration
Event duration
Motion intensity
Whether it's a strong shake, an abrupt jolt, or a continuous vibration, you’ll see a clear breakdown of the event as it happens.
Customisable Experience
Tune Fault to suit your environment or research needs with adjustable settings:
Sensitivity and gain
Filter strength
Smoothing window
Axis visibility
Sampling rate
Frame rate
Every setting gives you deeper control over how motion is captured and displayed.
Elegant, Minimal Design
Fault features:
A clean, distraction-free interface
A simple menu for quick navigation
A static splash screen for fast launches
Smooth 60+ FPS visual rendering
The experience is lightweight, responsive, and crafted for both casual users and professionals.
Powered by a Modern Sensor Engine
Unlike typical seismograph apps, Fault uses a custom rendering pipeline built with SurfaceView and circular buffering, ensuring exceptional performance and accuracy—even during fast movements or prolonged monitoring sessions.
Who Is Fault For?
Earth science students
Structural engineers
Vibration analysts
Hardware testers
DIY researchers
Curious explorers
Anyone wanting to understand motion around them
From detecting table vibrations to monitoring building stability during strong winds, the possibilities are open and endlessly fascinating.
Future Enhancements
The foundation of Fault is built for growth. Upcoming features may include:
Frequency spectrum (FFT) analysis
Detailed logging with CSV export
Offline and cloud-based event history
Custom themes and visual styles
Automatic calibration
Fault is built to evolve.
Experience motion like never before.
Download Fault and reveal the invisible world of vibrations around you.