About SPARKvue
SPARKvue is a popular data collection, visualization and analysis application for STEM learning. SPARKvue enables wireless data collection and live data sharing with anyone in the world to unleash the learning experience....
SPARKvue is a popular data collection, visualization and analysis application for STEM learning. SPARKvue enables wireless data collection and live data sharing with anyone in the world to unleash the learning experience.
Capture data from the world around you:
● Graph live sensor data from the world around you in real time—pH, temperature, force, carbon dioxide and much more!
● Connect PASCO’s new wireless Bluetooth Smart sensors directly to your iPad or iPhone—just turn on the sensor and connect right in the app. Nothing could be easier!
● Connect any of 80+ PASCO sensors via our Bluetooth interfaces
● Capture images with the integrated cameras and use SPARKvue’s image analysis capabilities
● Collect and display live data using the onboard accelerometer and sound sensors
Key features:
● Measure and display sensor data in real time
● Display data in a graph, bar graph, analog meter, digits or table
● Build custom displays--mix display types, images, videos, text and assessments (Build feature not available on iPhones due to screen size)
● Analyze data with built-in statistical tools (min, max, mean, standard deviation, count and area)
● Select from 8 different curve fits including linear and quadratic
● Pinch and zoom manipulation of graphs
● Capture and annotate images
● Add videos, photos and GIFs
● Includes 14 preloaded SPARKlab interactive lab activities, plus over 80 more available free online
● Create and export electronic student lab journals
● Integrated with cloud-based file sharing services such as Dropbox and more
● Add assessments including multiple choice, drop down lists, and free text response (not available on iPhones)
● Live data sharing and session sharing across devices--with each student capturing the shared data on their own device for further analysis. Share with the class or even across geographies-in real time.
Designed for science learning:
● Convenient annotation, snapshot and electronic journaling are among the features supporting peer dialogue, classroom presentations, and assessment.
● With SPARKlab interactive lab activities, teachers can blend instructional content, live data collection & analysis, reflection prompts and more, all completely within the SPARKvue environment. Use PASCO free SPARKlabs or build your own!
Common user experience across platforms:
SPARKvue is a member of PASCO’s SPARKscience family, providing the same user experience across all technology environments:
● tablets
● phones
● computers
● interactive whiteboards
No matter what the mix of technology is in the classroom or the school, teachers and students all share the same user experience--placing the learning experience in the forefront and simplifying classroom management.
Where do I get sensors?
PASCO offers over 80 sensors to measure almost anything in the world around you in life, earth and physical sciences plus out in the field exploring the environment. See our newest wireless sensors to measure Temperature, pH, Pressure and Force/Acceleration—all with no need for an expensive interface or wires. Just turn them on and collect data! For purchasing information, see http://pasco.com/sparkvue
Languages:
SPARKvue supports 28 languages. See http://pasco.com/sparkvue for details.
Support:
SPARKvue has an integrated help system, just a touch away with the help icon. Further assistance with SPARKvue or any PASCO product is available free from PASCO Teacher Support.
About PASCO Scientific:
PASCO Scientific brings a rich history of innovation and support for science education, with over 50 years of service to educators around the world.
Feb 27, 2024
Version 4.10.1
Important Changes in SPARKvue 4.10.0
New features
-Added support for new PASCO products:
-Wireless Melting Point Apparatus (PS-3239)
-Wireless Air Quality Sensor (PS-3226)
-Added new Blockly block “last value of”, which returns the value at the end of a user-entered data set as a text string
Improvements
-Updated Blockly “set servo” block to feature a “to timed angle” function, allowing you to control how the servo rotates through an angle
-Fixed various crashes and other bugs
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of SPARKvue since it was posted on our website on 2016-11-07 10:05:32.
The latest version is 4.10.1 and it was updated on 2024-04-22 09:13:16. See below the changes in each version.
SPARKvue version 4.10.1
Updated At: 2024-02-27
Changes: Feb 27, 2024
Version 4.10.1
Important Changes in SPARKvue 4.10.0
New features
-Added support for new PASCO products:
-Wireless Melting Point Apparatus (PS-3239)
-Wireless Air Quality Sensor (PS-3226)
-Added new Blockly block “last value of”, which returns the value at the end of a user-entered data set as a text string
Improvements
-Updated Blockly “set servo” block to feature a “to timed angle” function, allowing you to control how the servo rotates through an angle
-Fixed various crashes and other bugs
SPARKvue version 4.10.0
Updated At: 2024-01-31
Changes: Jan 31, 2024
Version 4.10.0
Important Changes in SPARKvue 4.10.0
New features
-Added support for new PASCO products:
-Wireless Melting Point Apparatus (PS-3239)
-Wireless Air Quality Sensor (PS-3226)
-Added new Blockly block “last value of”, which returns the value at the end of a user-entered data set as a text string
Improvements
-Updated Blockly “set servo” block to feature a “to timed angle” function, allowing you to control how the servo rotates through an angle
-Fixed various crashes and other bugs
SPARKvue version 4.9.4
Updated At: 2024-01-03
Changes: Jan 3, 2024
Version 4.9.4
Important Changes in SPARKvue 4.9.0
New features
-Modified the interface and functionality of the Calculator to make it more intuitive and easier to use
Improvements
-Fixed various crashes and other bugs
SPARKvue version 4.9.1
Updated At: 2023-07-19
Changes: Jul 19, 2023
Version 4.9.1
Important Changes in SPARKvue 4.9.0
New features
-Modified the interface and functionality of the Calculator to make it more intuitive and easier to use
Improvements
-Fixed various crashes and other bugs
SPARKvue version 4.9.0
Updated At: 2023-05-13
Changes: May 13, 2023
Version 4.9.0
Important Changes in SPARKvue 4.9.0
New features
-Modified the interface and functionality of the Calculator to make it more intuitive and easier to use
Improvements
-Fixed various crashes and other bugs
SPARKvue version 4.8.5
Updated At: 2023-03-08
Changes: Mar 8, 2023
Version 4.8.5
Important Changes in SPARKvue 4.8.0
New features
-Added Start and Stop Conditions to the Sampling Options dialog box.
-Added Remote Logging Start and Stop Conditions for sensors that support internal triggering.
-Improved the Geiger Counter display by adding options to enable or disable beeps and record only one interval.
-Added a global preference to enable or disable the Wireless Geiger Counter beeps.
SPARKvue version 4.8.0
Updated At: 2022-08-17
Changes: Aug 17, 2022 Version 4.8.0
Important Changes in SPARKvue 4.8.0
New features
-Added Start and Stop Conditions to the Sampling Options dialog box.
-Added Remote Logging Start and Stop Conditions for sensors that support internal triggering.
-Improved the Geiger Counter display by adding options to enable or disable beeps and record only one interval.
-Added a global preference to enable or disable the Wireless Geiger Counter beeps.
SPARKvue version 4.7.1
Updated At: 2022-03-06
Changes: Mar 6, 2022 Version 4.7.1
Important Changes in SPARKvue 4.7.1
//control.Node and accessories
Use the //control.Node to write code for sense and control applications:
-Control a positional or continuous rotation servo motor.
-Control the angle, speed, and acceleration of the High or Low Speed Stepper Motor.
-Control the power provided to various devices connected to the Power Output Board.
-Control the brightness of the red and blue LEDs on the PASCO Grow Light.
-Measure temperature, humidity, light intensity, and soil moisture with the Greenhouse Sensor.
-Measure distance with the PASCObot Range Finder to navigate the bot.
-Measure line intensity with the PASCObot Line Follower to make the bot follow a line.
-Upload code to the //control.Node so that it can run a program independently from a computer or mobile device.
SPARKvue version 4.7.0
Updated At: 2021-12-23
Changes: Dec 23, 2021 Version 4.7.0
Important Changes in SPARKvue 4.7.0
New features
Import sample functions that you can edit and build upon from the Code tool's Code Library.
New sensors
Wireless Force Platform (1 and 2-Axis):
Measure forces with the four load cells located at each corner of the platform.
Measure parallel forces with the additional load cell included with the 2-axis platform.
Wireless Geiger Counter:
Measure ionizing radiation counts with the Wireless Geiger Counter.
Vary the voltage applied to the G-M tube with the G-M Tube Voltage tool.
SPARKvue version 4.6.1
Updated At: 2021-04-29
Changes: Apr 29, 2021 Version 4.6.1
Quality improvements
