PASCO Capstone Help
Welcome to the new and improved PASCO Capstone Help! You can navigate the site using the links above, or by selecting a button from the list below. If you have a specific topic in mind, you can also find what you need using the search bar at the top-right.
What are you looking for?
Have something specific you need help with? Here's a breakdown of where to go!
Getting started
This section includes basic tutorials on how to use Capstone. If you're new to the program, or haven't used it in a long time and would like a refresher, go here!
Quick reference
This section breaks down all the features you can find on-screen in each section of the program. If you're asking yourself "What does this button do?", this is the section for you!
How do I?
This is where you'll find in-depth tutorials on how to use Capstone, broken down by topics like managing data or creating and using Blockly code. Once you've gotten some basic experience with Capstone, this section will help familiarize you with the more complex aspects of the program.
What's New in Capstone?
Check out these new features we've added to PASCO Capstone 2.8.0!
- The program now offers full support for several new products, including the Smart Cart Trigger Dropper (ME-1249) and the //control.Node Voltage Sensor (PS-3349).
- Additions have been made to the Blockly toolbox. A new block, turn voltage sensor LED on, has been added to the Hardware section, allowing you to turn the LEDs on a //control.Node Voltage Sensor on or off. Additionally, the Smart Cart Trigger Dropper can be controlled using the new activate block in the Hardware section.
- A new Trigger Dropper tool has been added for use with the Smart Cart Trigger Dropper.
- For ease of access, the Code tool is now located on the main toolbar instead of the Tools palette. The tool will also now open in a separate window when selected.
- Various crashes and other bugs have been fixed.
Additional Resources
- PASCO Video Library
- Our Video Library contains a wide range of videos to help you use PASCO products. Watch videos that help you get started using a product, walk you through a lab step-by-step, or answer a quick question about Capstone. Search through the videos using keywords.
- PASCO Experiment Library
- Explore hundreds of free experiments and lab activities designed to engage students in active learning. Search by subject, grade level, or keywords.
- Free Webinars
- Our free webinars are a great resource for learning everything you need to confidently start using Capstone. Ask questions, view demonstrations, and share classroom applications online with our convenient webinar training.