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SPARKvue®

Windows /Android

User guide


Table of Contents

1. Limitation of Liability 3

2. Getting started with SPARKvue® 3

1.1 Benefits in education 3

1.2 Accessing the application 4

1.3 Main features 4

3. Home Screen 5

2.1 Main screen and elements 5

4. Show a SPARKlab 10


3.2 Show a SPARKlab 16

3.3 Calibrate a sensor 16

3.4 Tare a sensor 19

3.5 Set sampling mode 21

3.6 Set an automatic stop condition 22

3.7 Start recording a run of periodically sampled data 24

4. Open a SPARKlab 56

4.1 Open an experiment 56

4.2 Open saved work 57

5. Build a SPARKlab 59


5.2 Start a new SPARKlab page 64

5.3 Delete a SPARKlab page 65

5.4 Add a background image 66

5.5 Add elements to a SPARKlab page 67

5.6 Create a new line graph display 68

5.7 Create a new bar graph display 69

5.8 Add bars and bar names in bar graphs 72

5.9 Create a new table display 74

5.10 Create a new digits display 75

5.11 Create a new meter display 77

5.12 Add a text box 79

5.13 Add a media file 80

5.14 Remove or replace a media file 81

5.15 Create an assessment 82

5.16 Create a manual data set 84


1. Limitation of Liability

Despite reasonable efforts made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, the

manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in

this manual or any software that may be provided in association with this document. or

the use of the information contained herein.

This document and the software described in it are furnished under license and may

only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license. The information in

this document is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without

notice.

J P Sá Couto, SA is not responsible for the performance or support of third-party

products and does not make any representations or warranties whatsoever regarding

quality, reliability, functionality, or compatibility of these devices or products. Third party

names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

2. Getting started with SPARKvue®

SPARKvue® is a tool for data analysis that facilitates experimentation through use of

sensors. It enhances the development of critical thinking skills and the generation of

new lines of research from data capture and its digitization for study and analysis.

1.1 Benefits in education

Allows data collection through sensors for the study of science and math concepts.

Simplifies data analysis through graphical and other functions.

Facilitates the comparison of data and results for study and understanding.

Reduces the amount of investment on expensive laboratory equipment.

Facilitates use of competitive tools for data analysis in various disciplines like biology, natural sciences, chemistry, physics, etc.

Establishes the relationship of phenomena from hypothetical scenarios.

Helps with monitoring and changing conditions of experiment approach from different perspectives.


1.2 Accessing the application

1. Press the SPARKvue® icon to access the home screen.

2. Choose a measurement and press Show to start data collection.

1.3 Main features

On-board acceleration sensor | Registers acceleration in x, y, z axes when the

device is in motion.

On-board temperature sensor | Measures and records the temperature.

Back camera | Captures an image sequence using the back camera.

On-board microphone | Measures and records sound level.

On-board light sensor | Measures and records luminosity level.

Front camera | Capture an image sequence using the front camera.

MAIN

MAIN


3. Home Screen

The SPARKvue®® home screen displays the internal and external sensors which are

correctly connected to the system to start data collection.

2.1 Main screen and elements

Windows Android

Device tools Shows information about software version as well as different

configuration options such as SPARKvue® language, available

sensor interfaces, and file management.

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Connect Sensors via Bluetooth

Allows users to connect multiple external interfaces via

Bluetooth.

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Manage files

Contains commands to manage files, such as copy, move, and

delete.

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Languages

Allows users to select a language. ● ●

About SPARKvue®

Shows information about software license, version, and support

contact.

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Help

Shows a user’s guide.

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Open

Opens a previously saved experiment or an embedded

SPARKlab.

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Show

Starts data recording once a measurement has been selected.

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Build

Allows users to build a custom SPARKlab.

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1. SPARKlabs

2. Sensors

3. Vice tools

4. Help

5. Open

6. Show

7. Build

2.2 Select language

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1. Press Device Tools

2. Press Languages

3. Select a Language.

4. Press OK.

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Selection of language in SPARKvue®. The selected language will be available the next time SPARKvue® is restarted.


4. Show a SPARKlab

The Show function is the fastest way to record data and display it in a graph, table,

digits display, and meter.


Windows Android

Home

Returns to home page.

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New page

Adds a new page within a SPARKlab.

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Delete Page

Deletes the selected page. This action cannot be undone.

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Device tools

Shows information about software version as well as different configuration options such as SPARKvue® language, available sensor interfaces, and file management.

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Allows users to connect multiple external interfaces

via Bluetooth.

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Manage files

Contains commands to manage files, such as copy,

move, and delete.

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Languages


About SPARKvue®

Shows information about software license, version,

and support contact.

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Sharing

Shows different options to save or export data collection as a

SPARKlab page, journal or image.

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Save file

Saves a SPARKlab. ● ●

Save File as

Saves a SPARKlab allowing users to select name and

location.

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Windows Android

Online Storage services

Saves a SPARKlab in an online service. ● ●

Export data

Saves a SPARKlab as a tab-delimited text file. ● ●

Export Journal

Saves the journal in a format that can be viewed in a web browser.

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Print Journal

Allows users to print out the journal. ●

Export images

Saves a snapshot as an image. ● ●

Journal

Keeps a record of an experiment in a series of pictures and

captions.

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Snapshot

Takes a snapshot of a SPARKlab page.

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Help


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Legend

Shows observed data in a time sequence, identifying each run

by a different color.

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Linear Graph tools

Opens the tool palette.

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Select

Selects a point or range in a graph.

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Annotate

Adds text. ● ●

Show statistics

Provides statistics functions to show in a graph such as

minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation, count,

and area.

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Curve fits Applies a linear, quadratic, power, inverse, inverse

square, or sine fit to a run.

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Scale to fit Adjusts the scale and position of a selected range or

point to fit it on the screen.

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Prediction Draws a prediction tracing a continuous curve on the

graph, or touching several points to connect them into

a series.

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Coordinates Shows an annotation with x- and y-values of a

selected point.

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Slope Displays the slope at a selected point.

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Windows Android

Lock Adjusts the axes to start from zero origin in a multiple y- axes graph.

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Properties Allows users to configure the measurement units of each axis.

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Digits tools


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Show statistics Provides statistics functions to show in a graph such as

minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation and

count.

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Properties

Allows users to configure the measurement units.

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Table tools


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Select

Selects a cell, row, or column.

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Enter text

Adds text. ● ●

New column

Adds a new column to the left of the selected one. ● ●

Remove column

Deletes the selected column. ● ●

Show statistics

Provides statistics functions to show in a graph such as minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation and count.

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Properties

Allows users to configure the measurement units of each column.

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Meter tools


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Show statistics

Provides statistics functions to show in a graph such as minimum, maximum, and mean.

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Scale to fit Adjusts the scale and position of a selected range or point to fit it on the screen.

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Properties

Allows users to configure the measurement units and sweep range.

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Bar Graph tools


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Add a bar Adds a new bar.

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Annotate

Adds text. ● ●

Show statistics Provides statistics functions to show in a graph such as

minimum, maximum, mean, and standard deviation.

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Show value Displays data labels outside the end of data points. ● ●

Add a new run Adds a new run.

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Properties Allows users to configure the measurement units of

each axis.

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Camera tools


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Preview Shows a real-time camera image.

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Capture

Captures a live image from the camera. ● ●

Zoom in

Adjusts the scale and position of an image. ● ●

Zoom out


Scale to fit

Adjusts the scale and position of a selected range or point to fit it on the screen.

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Measurements

Measures the distance between two points. ● ●

Eraser

Allows users to erase a measurement. ● ●

Measurement

Allows users to place a measurement on an image.

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Color

Allows users to change the measurement color.

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Drawings

Adds a drawing on an image. ● ●

Eraser

Allows users to erase a drawing. ● ●

Draw

Allows users to draw on an image. ● ●

Color

Allows users to change the drawing color. ● ●

Annotate

Adds text. ● ●


Windows Android

Eraser

Allows users to erase an annotation. ● ●

Color

Allows users to change the annotation color. ● ●

Properties

Allows users to configure the camera source. ● ●

Start

Starts data recording.

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Time

Displays data recording time.

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Sampling mode

Shows the sampling mode: Manual or Periodic. In periodic

mode also displays sample rate and sample rate unit.

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Sampling options

Shows options to configure sampling mode and set the

automatic stop conditions.

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Experiment tools

Contains options to manage runs, configure their properties,

and add calculations. Also shows sensor configuration and

calibration options.

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Manage data

Manages runs and images. ● ●

Calibrate sensor

Allows users to calibrate the onboard sensors or the external ones connected to system.

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Configure sensor

Edits sensor properties such as zero origin. ● ●

Calculated data

Opens a calculator to create expressions using data measurements. Results can be displayed in any data display.

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Data properties

Allows users to set the units of each measurement, define number formats, and display minimum / maximum values, among others.

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Measurement map

Allows users to modify the measurements assigned to the display.

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Table of contents

Allows users to change between different displays to monitor

data.

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1. Home

2. New page

3. Delete page

4. Device tools

5. Sharing

6. Journal

7. Snapshot

8. Help

9. Legend

10. Graph tools

11. Start

12. Sampling options

13. Experiment tools

14. Table of contents

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3.2 Show a SPARKlab

1. Connect to an external sensor if required. On the Home screen select a

Measurement.

2. Press Show.

3.3 Calibrate a sensor

1. On the SPARKlab page press Experiment tools.

2. Press Calibrate sensor.

3. Press OK.

4. Select a Sensor.

5. Select a Measurement.

6. Select the Calibration Type.

a. 2 point (Adjust Slope and Offset).

b. 1 point (Adjust Offset only).

c. 1 point (Adjust Slope only).

7. Select the Calibration Type.

8. In the Standard Value box, enter the known value.

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Showing SPARKlab in SPARKvue®.

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9. Press Read from Sensor to transfer the value measured by the sensor to the

Sensor Value box.

10. For 2 point calibration the values for Calibration point 2 are required.

11. Press OK.

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Calibration of sensor in SPARKvue®. Sensor calibration is an optional step that can help make measurements more accurate.


3.4 Tare a sensor


2. Press Configure sensor.

3. Press OK.

4. Press Edit sensor properties.

5. Select a sensor.

6. Press Zero sensor now.

7. Press OK.

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Zero adjustment of sensor in SPARKvue®. The tare function sets sensor value to zero. To set the sensor value to zero automatically on every start, leave the Tare Sensor function on.

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3.5 Set sampling mode

1. On the SPARKlab page press Sampling options.

2. Choose a sampling mode:

a. Periodic sampling mode is the default mode, also known as “continuous”

mode. If you choose the Periodic sampling mode, follow the steps 3 to 5;

b. In Manual sampling mode, a single value from each measurement is

recorded each time you manually trigger SPARKvue®®. A series of values is

recorded in a data set. If you choose this mode, jump to step 5.

3. Select a value for Sample rate.

4. Choose the Sample Rate unit.

5. Press OK.

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3.6 Set an automatic stop condition

This feature can only be set up when Periodic sampling mode is used.

1. On the SPARKlab page press Sampling options.

2. In Automatic Stop condition press No Condition.

3. Choose Stop after duration.

4. Set a Value.

5. Select Units.

6. Press OK.

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Figure 5

Setting of sampling mode in SPARKvue®.


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3.7 Start recording a run of periodically sampled data

1. On the SPARKlab page press Start.

2. To stop data recording press Stop condition.

Repeat these steps to record another run.

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Setting of automatic stop condition in periodic sampling mode in SPARKvue®.

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3.8 Start recording a set of manually sampled data

1. On the SPARKlab page press Table of contents to change to Table display.

2. Press Start. SPARKvue®® creates a new data set.

3. To record a data point, press Keep. SPARKvue® records a single value from each

measurement.

4. Repeat the previous step to record all the values of the data set. When the entire

set has been recorded, press Stop.

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Recording of periodically sampled data run in SPARKvue®.

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3.9 Change data display in SPARKlab page

1. On the SPARKlab page press Table of contents.

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Recording of manually sampled data run in SPARKvue®.

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3.10 Hide / show runs in data display

1. On the SPARKlab page press Legend.

2. Check the boxes to show / hide a specific run.

Figure 9

Changing of data display on SPARKvue® Graph, (2) Digits, (3) Table, (4) Meter.

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Selection of runs for data display in SPARKvue®.


3.11 Delete a run


2. Press Manage Data.

3. Press Manage Runs.

4. Choose an option:

a. Delete Last Run.

b. Delete All Runs.

c. Delete Run. Select the specific run you want to delete.

5. Press OK.

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Managing runs in SPARKvue®.


3.12 Add a calculation


2. Press Calculated data.

3. Press Insert.

4. To insert a measurement into an expression press Measurements.

5. Select a Measurement.

6. To exit the calculator screen press Done.

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3.13 Display a calculation

1. On the SPARKlab page press Graph tools.

2. Press Properties.

3. Choose the axis where you want to display the calculation. Press Measurement.

4. Press User-entered.

5. In Calculated data press Create / Edit calculation.

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Figure 12

Addition of data calculation in SPARKvue®. The calculator screen allows a user to create an expression using collected data; it contains trigonometry, statistics, math, and special functions such as integral, derivative, avgfilter, among others.

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3.14 Select data statistics

1. On the SPARKlab page press Graph tools.

2. Press Graph statistics.

3. Select graph statistics.

4. Press OK.

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Display of data calculation in SPARKvue®.

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3.15 Apply a curve fit

1. On the SPARKlab page, press Legend and select a specific run.

2. Press Graph tools.

3. Press Curve fit.

4. Select the desired curve fit:

a. Linear fit.

b. Quadratic fit.

c. Power fit.

d. Inverse fit.

e. Inverse Square fit.

f. Sine fit.

5. Press OK.

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Displaying of data statistics in SPARKvue®. In any display data statistics can be shown, including minimum value, maximum value, mean value, standard deviation, and count (number of points). In a graph, the area statistic is also available.


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Applying of curve fit in SPARKvue® Curve fitting is the process of constructing a curve, nor mathematical function, which has the best fit to a series of data points, possibly subject to constraints. Curve fitting can involve either interpolation, where an exact fit to the data is required, or smoothing, in which a “smooth” function that approximately fits the data is constructed.

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3.16 Find the x- and y- values of a point



3. Press Select.

4. Tap a point on the graph.

3.17 Find the x- and y- difference between two points



3. Press Select.

4. Tap and drag to select data points.

5. Press Done.

6. Press Coordinates.

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Finding of x- and y- values of a point in SPARKvue®.


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Finding of x- and y- difference between two points in SPARKvue®.


3.18 Find the slope on a data point



3. Press Slope.

4. Press the arrows of the Point selector to move the slope tool to nearby points.

3.19 Use the built-in camera as an exploration tool

1. On the Home screen, select Camera and press Image.

2. Press Show.

3. Press Camera tools.

4. Press Preview.

5. To capture an image, press Capture.

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Finding of the slope on a data point in SPARKvue®.


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Use of the built-in camera as an exploration tool in SPARKvue®.


3.20 Zoom in / zoom out of a camera image


2. Press Zoom in or Zoom out.

3. To show the entire image, press Scale to fit.

3.21 Calibrate the camera image measurements


2. Press Measurements.

3. Tap the first point on the image at one end of the known-length object. Drag the box

to the second point at the other end of the known-length object.

4. Tap the box at one end of the measurement arrow.

5. In the Image Measurement Properties screen enter the Known length.

6. Select the number of Digits.

7. Type the Units.

8. Press OK.

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Zoom in / zoom out a camera image in SPARKvue®.

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Calibration of image measurements in SPARKvue®.


3.22 Measure distance on a camera image


2. Press Measurements.

3. Choose a Color in the palette.

4. Tap the first point on the image.

5. Drag the box to the second point.

3.23 Add annotations on a camera image

If there is more than one image, first select the image that the annotation will be

attached to.


2. Press Annotate.

3. Choose a Color in the palette.

4. Tap the area where you want to add the annotation.

5. Type the text in the Add Note box.

6. Press OK.

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Distance measured on an image in SPARKvue®.


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Addition of annotations on a camera image in SPARKvue®.


3.24 Manage camera images

1. On the SPARKlab page, press Experiment tools.

2. Press Manage Data.

3. Press Manage Images.

4. Choose an option:

a. Delete all images.

b. Delete Image.

c. Rename image.

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Managing camera images in SPARKvue®.


3.25 Take a snapshot

1. On the SPARKlab page, press Snapshot.

2. In the Snapshot quick view choose an action:

a. Open the journal.

b. Delete the snapshot.

3.26 Start a journal

To start working a journal, first you need to take some snapshots.

1. On the SPARKlab page, press Journal.

2. Select a thumbnail.

3. To add or edit a caption, tap the Name box and enter text.

4. To add or edit the notes, tape the Notes box and enter text.

5. To rearrange journal entries, press Move Journal Entry Up / Move Journal

Entry Down.

6. To delete a journal entry, press Delete.

7. To close the journal press OK.

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Taking of snapshots in SPARKvue®.


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Recording of a journal in SPARKvue®. The journal keeps a record of your work in a series of pictures and captions as your science investigation progresses.

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3.27 Print a journal

1. On the SPARKlab page, press Sharing.

2. Press Print journal.

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Figure 27

Printing of a journal in SPARKvue®.


3.28 Export a journal


2. Press Export journal.

3. Enter a File name.

4. Press Save.

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3.29 Save a SPARKlab


2. Press Save file as.


4. Press Save.

perform any kind of measurement when a reference value is available (ie. the moon’s

diameter). Web cameras are able to capture extremely close shots, so even

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Exporting of the journal in SPARKvue®. This function saves the journal in a format that can be viewed in a web browser.

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Saving a SPARKlab in SPARKvue®.


3.30 Export a SPARKlab


2. Press Export data.


4. Press Save.

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Figure 30

Exporting a SPARKlab in SPARKvue®. This function saves a SPARKlab as a tab-delimited text file.


4. Open a SPARKlab

The Open function allows users to open an embedded or previously saved SPARKlab.

4.1 Open an experiment

1. On the Home screen, press Experiments.

2. Select an experiment.

3. Press Open.

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4.2 Open saved work

1. On the Home screen, press Saved work.

2. Select a file.

3. Press Open.

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Opening of an embedded SPARKlab in SPARKvue®.

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Opening of a saved SPARKlab in SPARKvue®.


5. Build a SPARKlab

The Build function allows users to create their own SPARKlab pages; adding eements

such as displays for each measurement, textboxes, and images, among others.


Windows Android

Home

Returns to home page.

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New page

Adds a new page within a SPARKlab.

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Delete Page

Deletes the selected page. This action cannot be undone.

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Device tools

Shows information about software version as well as different configuration options such as SPARKvue® language, available sensor interfaces, and file management.

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Allows users to connect multiple external interfaces

via Bluetooth.

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Manage files

Contains commands to manage files, such as copy,

move, and delete.

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Languages


About SPARKvue®

Shows information about software license, version,

and support contact.

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Sharing

Shows different options to save or export data collection as a

SPARKlab page, journal or image.

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Save file

Saves a SPARKlab. ● ●

Save File as

Saves a SPARKlab allowing users to select name and

location.

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Online Storage services

Saves a SPARKlab in an online service. ● ●

Export data

Saves a SPARKlab as a tab-delimited text file. ● ●

Export Journal

Saves the journal in a format that can be viewed in a web browser.

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Print Journal

Allows users to print out the journal. ●

Export images

Saves a snapshot as an image. ● ●


Lock Adjusts the axes to start from zero origin in a multiple y- axes graph.

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Journal

Keeps a record of an experiment in a series of pictures and

captions.

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Snapshot

Takes a snapshot of a SPARKlab page.

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Help


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Select a background image

Places an image as a SPARKlab page background.

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Templates

Shows the available page layouts.

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Linear Graph

Adds a linear graph display.

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Select

Selects a point or range in a graph.

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Annotate

Adds text. ● ●

Show statistics

Provides statistics functions to show in a

graph such as minimum, maximum, mean,

standard deviation, count, and area.

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Curve fits Applies a linear, quadratic, power, inverse,

inverse square, or sine fit to a run.

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Scale to fit Adjusts the scale and position of a selected

range or point to fit it on the screen.

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Prediction Draws a prediction tracing a continuous curve

on the graph, or touching several points

to connect them into a series.

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Coordinates Shows an annotation with x- and y-values of a

selected point.

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Slope Displays the slope at a selected point.

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Digits

Adds a digits display.

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Show statistics Provides statistics functions to show in a graph

such as minimum, maximum, mean, standard

deviation and count.

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Properties

Allows users to configure the measurement units.

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Table

Adds a table display.

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Select

Selects a cell, row, or column.

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Enter text

Adds text. ● ●

New column

Adds a new column to the left of the selected one.

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Remove column

Deletes the selected column. ● ●

Show statistics

Provides statistics functions to show in a graph such as minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation and count.

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Properties

Allows users to configure the measurement units of each column.

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Bar Graph

Adds a bar graph display.

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Add a bar Adds a new bar.

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Annotate

Adds text.

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Show statistics

Provides statistics functions to show in a graph such as minimum, maximum, mean, and standard deviation.

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Show value Displays data labels outside the end of data points.

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Add a new run

Adds a new run.

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Meter

Adds a meter display.

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Show statistics

Provides statistics functions to show in a graph such as minimum, maximum, and mean.

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Properties

Allows users to configure the measurement units and sweep range.

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Camera

Adds a camera display.

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Preview Shows a real-time camera image.

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Capture

Captures a live image from the camera. ● ●

Zoom in


Zoom out


Scale to fit

Adjusts the scale and position of a selected range or point to fit it on the screen.

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Measurements

Measures the distance between two points. ● ●

Eraser

Allows users to erase a measurement. ● ●

Measurement

Allows users to place a measurement on an image.

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Color

Allows users to change the measurement color.

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Drawings

Adds a drawing on an image. ● ●

Eraser

Allows users to erase a drawing. ● ●

Draw

Allows users to draw on an image. ● ●

Color

Allows users to change the drawing color. ● ●

Annotate

Adds text. ● ●

Eraser

Allows users to erase an annotation. ● ●

Color

Allows users to change the annotation color.

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Properties

Allows users to configure the camera source. ● ●


Media

Adds a media element. ● ●

Open a file

Places a media file. ● ●

Delete

Deletes an object. ● ●

Lock

Keeps an object from being modified. ● ●

Text

Adds a text box. ● ●

Assessment

Allows users to design assessment questions and answers.

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Edit

Edits assessment properties. ● ●

Delete

Allows users to change the annotation color.

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Lock

Keeps an object from being modified. ● ●

Start

Starts data recording.

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Time

Displays data recording time.

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Shows the sampling mode: Manual or Periodic. In periodic

mode also displays sample rate and sample rate unit.

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Sampling options

Shows options to configure sampling mode and set the

automatic stop conditions.

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Experiment tools

Contains options to manage runs, configure their properties,

and add calculations. Also shows sensor configuration and

calibration options.

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Manage data

Manages runs and images. ● ●

Calibrate sensor

Allows users to calibrate the onboard sensors or the external ones connected to system.

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Configure sensor

Edits sensor properties such as zero origin. ● ●

Calculated data

Opens a calculator to create expressions using data measurements. Results can be displayed in any data display.

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Data properties

Allows users to set the units of each measurement, define number formats, and display minimum / maximum values, among others.

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Measurement map

Allows users to modify the measurements assigned to the display.

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Table of contents

Allows users to change between different displays to monitor

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5.2 Start a new SPARKlab page

From the home screen.

1. Press Build.

From within an existing SPARKlab.

1. Press New page.

Figure 33

Creation of a new SPARKlab page from the SPARKvue® home screen.

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5.3 Delete a SPARKlab page

1. Press Delete Page.

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Figure 34

Creation of a new SPARKlab page from within an existing SPARKlab in SPARKvue®.

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Figure 35

Removal of a SPARKlab page in SPARKvue®.


5.4 Add a background image

1. Press Select a background image.

2. Choose an image.

3. Press Open.

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Figure 36

Addition of a background image for SPARKlab page in SPARKvue®.


5.5 Add elements to a SPARKlab page

1. Select a Template.

2. Select a display for each placeholder.

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Figure 37

Addition of elements in a SPARKlab page in SPARKvue®.


5.6 Create a new line graph display

1. After selecting a SPARKlab page template, press Line Graph in one placeholder.

2. Press Select Measurement.

3. Select Measurement and Units for horizontal axis (x).

4. Select Measurement and Units for vertical axis (y).

5. Press OK.

6. To configure more options press Graph tools.

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5.7 Create a new bar graph display

1. After selecting a SPARKlab page template, press Bar Graph in one placeholder.

2. To customize axes labels and units, press X-Axis Variable.

3. Press Measurement.

4. Press User-Entered.

5. Press Create Data Set.

6. Enter Measurement Name.

7. Press OK.

8. Configure Measurement and Units for Vertical Axis (y).

9. Press OK.

10. To configure more options press Graph tools.

Figure 38

Creation of a new line graph display in SPARKvue®.

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5.8 Add bars and bar names in bar graphs

1. To add a bar manually, press the bar with muted color.

2. Enter Bar Title and Value.

3. Press OK.

4. A new bar is automatically added. To name it, repeat the steps 3 and 4.

Figure 39

Creation of a new bar graph display in SPARKvue®.

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Figure 40

Addition of bars and bar names in bar graph display in SPARKvue®.


5.9 Create a new table display

5. After selecting a SPARKlab page template, press Table in one placeholder.


1. Configure the number of Columns.

2. Select Measurement.

3. Select Units.

4. Press OK.

5. To configure more options press Table tools.

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5.10 Create a new digits display

1. After selecting a SPARKlab page template, press Digits in one placeholder.



4. Select Units.

5. Press OK.

6. To configure more options press Digits tools.

Figure 41

Creation of a new table display in SPARKvue®.

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Figure 42

Creation of a new digits display in SPARKvue®.

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5.11 Create a new meter display

1. After selecting a SPARKlab page template, press Meter in one placeholder.



4. Select Units.

5. Select Sweep Range.

6. Configure Meter Scale.

7. Press OK.

8. To configure more options press Meter tools.

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Figure 43

Creation of a new meter display in SPARKvue®.

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5.12 Add a text box

1. After selecting a SPARKlab page template, press Text in one placeholder.

2. Enter the text.

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Figure 44

Creation of a new text box in SPARKvue®.


5.13 Add a media file

1. After selecting a SPARKlab page template, press Media in one placeholder.

2. Press Select a Media File.

3. Select a file.

4. Press Open.

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5.14 Remove or replace a media file

1. Press Media tools.

2. To replace a media file press Open.

3. To remove a media file press Delete.

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Figure 45

Addition of a media file in SPARKvue®.

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Figure 46

Removal or replacement of a media file in SPARKvue®.


5.15 Create an assessment

1. After selecting a SPARKlab page template, press Assessment in one placeholder.

2. Press Add an Assessment.

3. Select a Question Type.

4. Based on Question Type complete Question contents.

5. Press Correct Answer.

6. Mark the Correct Answer.

7. Press Save.

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5.16 Create a manual data set

1. After selecting a display for one placeholder in the SPARKlab page template, press

Select Measurement.

2. Press Measurement.

3. Press User-Entered.

4. Press Create Data Set.

5. Enter Measurement Name.

6. Enter Unit Name.

7. On Data Properties press Edit.

8. Configure Number Format.

9. Configure Default display Properties.

10. Configure User-Entered Data Configuration.

11. Press OK.

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Figure 47

Creation of an assessment in SPARKvue®.


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Figure 47

Creation of a manual data set in SPARKvue®.

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