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Display types

Use a display to visualize data, control hardware, and add content.

Visualize data

Type Icon Application Preview Minimum Size
Line Graph Graph Display Display data in an XY line graph, showing one or more measurements versus time or another measurement.
Digits Digits Display Show the most recently recorded data sample as digits, statistics of a single data run, or text output from a Blockly program.
Table Table Display Display data using two or more columns and show data statistics.
Meter Meter Display Show the most recently recorded data sample, or a statistical value of a single run, on an analog display.
Bar Graph Bar Graph Display Compare manually-sampled measurements across categories.
Map Map Display Tag sensor measurements with GPS data and display the measurement locations on a map.
Bar Meter Bar Meter Display Visually compare the most recently recorded data values across similar measurements.
Scope Scope Display View data that oscillates rapidly in time, such as electrical signals and sound waves.
FFT FFT Display Display data in a spectral analysis display to measure the intensity as a function of frequency.
Compass Compass Display View directional measurements from the Wireless Weather Sensor, such as wind direction and heading.
Camera Camera Display Capture and analyze still images from a webcam or digital microscope.

Control hardware

Type Icon Application Preview Minimum Size
Signal Generator Signal Generator Display Control the output waveform type, frequency, and amplitude on the Wireless AC/DC Module or 550 Universal Interface.
Smart Fan Smart Fan Display Control the thrust and direction of a Smart Fan Accessory attached to a Smart Cart.
Ballistic Cart Ballistic Cart Display Launch a projectile from the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory by setting a position-based or time-based trigger.
Vector Display Vector Display Change the measurement displayed on a Smart Cart Vector Display, and configure the range and sign of the measurement.
Smart Motor Smart Motor Display Control the speed and direction of a Smart Cart Motor attached to a Smart Cart.
Geiger Counter Geiger Counter Display Control the voltage supplied to a Geiger Counter's Geiger-Müller tube, the sensor's sound output, and the criteria of data collection.
Melt Temperature Melt Temperature Display Control the Wireless Melting Point Apparatus (PS-3239) by selecting or editing a heating profile.

Add content

Type Icon Application Preview Minimum Size
Media Media Display Insert an existing still image.
Text Box Text Display Insert text for experiment notes or instructions.
Assessment Assessment Display Create multiple-choice, drop-down, or short-answer questions.