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Experiment Screen

Use the Experiment Screen to collect, display, and analyze data.

  1. Main Menu
    • Start New Experiment: Return to the Welcome Screen.
    • Experiments: Open a PASCO Experiment.
    • Open: Open a previously saved experiment.
    • Save or Save As: Save the current file to your computing device.
    • Export Data: Export data as a CSV file.
    • Preferences: Toggle certain global settings, such as analytics or auto-hiding runs during experiments.
    • Shared Session: Start or join a Shared Session.
    • Help: Open this help site in your web browser.
    • About SPARKvue: View information about the installed version of SPARKvue, as well as contact information for technical support.
    • Exit: Close SPARKvue.

  2. New Page

    Build a new experiment page after the one currently displayed on the screen.

  3. Delete Page

    Delete the currently displayed page.

  4. Page Name and Number

    Click to change the name of the current page, or to select a different page to display. Click the arrows to navigate between pages.

  5. Wireless Devices Bluetooth

    Connect a wireless sensor and set up remote data logging.

  6. Journal

    Create and edit the snapshot Journal. Print or export the Journal after making your edits.

  7. Journal Snapshot

    Take a snapshot of the current screen and add it to the Journal.

  8. Experiment Page

    Display and analyze experiment data in multiple ways such as a graph or table. Control various hardware such as signal generators and Smart Cart accessories.

  9. Live Data Bar

    See the live measurement reading for measurements currently selected in the experiment page. Click to zero, change the sign, calibrate, and configure the measurement properties.

  10. Sampling Options

    Displays the current sample rate or sampling mode. Click Sampling Options to configure the following:

  11. Data Recording Controls

    • Click to Start Start or Stop Stop data collection. The clock displays the elapsed data collection time.
    • When using the Code tool without sensors connected, the Start button changes to Execute Execute. Click to run the program in the Code tool.

  12. Zero Measurements

    Click to zero all measurements of connected sensors.

    Note

    Not all sensors support zeroing measurements.

    Tip

    Use the Live Data Bar to zero measurements individually.

  13. Code

    Click to open the Code tool to create programs using Blockly.

  14. Experiment Tools

    • Manage Runs: Delete or rename a run.
    • Manage Images: Delete and rename images taken with the Camera display.
    • Calculated Data: Create calculations to transform data.
    • Data Properties: Change the number format (such as the number of decimal places), change the default units, and apply one color to all runs.

  15. Hardware Setup

    Configure sensors and their measurements:

    • Sensors: Turn on or off, zero, and change the sign.
    • Measurement: Calibrate the measurement and access the Data Properties.

  16. Live Data Bar Visibility

    Click to show or hide the Live Data Bar.