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Using the sensor for the first time 

 

 

The following instructions are intended for SPARKvue users. If you are using PASCO Capstone, follow the instructions on 
the opposite side of this page. 

Before using the sensor in the classroom, do the following: (1) charge the battery, (2) install the latest version of SPARKvue, 
(3) update the sensor firmware. Installing the latest version of SPARKvue and sensor firmware is necessary to have access 
to the latest features and bug fixes. Detailed instructions for each procedure are provided below. 

Update the sensor firmware 

Sensor firmware is installed using SPARKvue. You must install the latest version of SPARKvue in order to have access to 
the latest version of the sensor firmware. When you connect the sensor to SPARKvue, you will automatically be notified if 
a firmware update is available. Click Yes to update the firmware when prompted. If you do not receive a notification, the 
firmware is up to date. 

 

Tip

: Connect the sensor using USB for a faster firmware update. 

Charge the battery 

The  sensor  contains  a  rechargeable  battery.  A  fully 
charged battery will last an entire school day. To charge 
the battery: 

1.  Connect  the  USB  cable  to  the  USB  port  located  on 

the sensor. 

2.  Connect the other end of the cable to a USB charger. 

3.  Connect the USB charger to a power outlet. 

As the device is charging, the battery indicator light will be 
yellow. The device is fully charged when the light is green. 

Install the latest version of SPARKvue 

Follow the instructions below for your device to download 
and install the latest version of SPARKvue. 

Windows and macOS 

Go to www.pasco.com/downloads/sparkvue then click 
Download Update. 

iOS and Android 

Search for SPARKvue in the App Store (iOS) or Google 
Play Store (Android). 

Chromebook 

Search for SPARKvue in the Chrome Web Store. 

Connect the sensor to SPARKvue 

The sensor can be connected to SPARKvue using a USB 
or Bluetooth connection. 

Note

: Connecting using USB is not available with iOS 

devices and some Android devices. 

To connect using USB: 

1.  Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the sensor. 

2.  Connect the other end of the cable to your device. 

3.  Open SPARKvue. 

To connect using Bluetooth: 

1.  Turn on the sensor by pressing and holding the power 

button for one second. 

2.  Open SPARKvue. 

3.  Select Sensor Data. 

 

4.  Select  the  wireless  sensor  that  matches  the  ID 

labeled on your sensor. 

 

 

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Page 1: ...at act as inputs as well as three output signals enabling students to program how the device collects and responds to data The code Node can sense relative light brightness relative sound loudness temperature acceleration tilt angle and magnetic field These input sensors are included to help teach coding concepts and highlight how collected data can be analyzed and programmed to create unique outp...

Page 2: ...r off 8 Battery status LED Red blink Battery needs to be recharged soon Green solid Battery is fully charged Yellow solid Battery is charging 9 Micro USB port For charging the battery when connected to a USB charger For transmitting data when conencted to the USB port of a computer 10 Bluetooth status LED Red blink Ready to be paired with software Green blink Paired with software 11 Sensor ID Use ...

Page 3: ...ero Button 1 and Button 2 Button 1 and Button 2 are included as basic momentary inputs While pressed the Button will be assigned a value of 1 A value of 0 is assigned when the button is not being pressed Acceleration Sensor and Tilt The acceleration sensor within the code Node measures acceleration in the x and y axis directions which are labelled on the sensor icon shown on the device The pitch r...

Page 4: ...wing for a spectrum of colors to be created A single block is included in Code for the RGB LED 1 and can be found in the Hardware Blockly category A brightness of 0 will ensure that that selected color LED is not emitted 1 Speaker While the volume is fixed the frequency of the code Node Speaker can be adjusted using the appropriate Code blocks The speaker can generate sounds within a range of 0 20...

Page 5: ...dhering to your country and local government regulations To find out where you can drop off your waste battery for recycling please contact your local waste disposal service or the product representative The battery used in this product is marked with the International symbols to indicate the need for the separate collection and recycling of batteries FCC Statement This Class A digital device comp...

Page 6: ... fully charged battery will last an entire school day To charge the battery 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port located on the sensor 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB charger 3 Connect the USB charger to a power outlet As the device is charging the battery indicator light will be yellow The device is fully charged when the light is green Install the latest version of SPARKvue Foll...

Page 7: ...B for a faster firmware update Charge the battery The sensor contains a rechargeable battery A fully charged battery will last an entire school day To charge the battery 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port located on the sensor 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB charger 3 Connect the USB charger to a power outlet As the device is charging the battery indicator light will be yellow T...

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