They will vary the mass, length, and starting angle. Using the simple pendulum lab as an example, students will time a simple pendulum under various conditions. The Capstone Trials Table was created for how data is collected in the science lab and allows for the kind of analysis students need to perform.
Most software data tables don't actually allow this to be done easily. Next, you vary a parameter while holding the other constant again, taking more runs and calculating averages. You take multiple runs and calculate averages. Rotate components and connect pieces together by drawing wires. Drag components out from the components list. Drag components from the components list, then rotate them and connect pieces together by drawing wires. Combine real-world circuits with simulations, animation, and live measurements. Reinforce circuit concepts and tackle student misconceptions using circuit visualization. The pop-up tools allow for easy access to tool features and options. Now, whenever tools are activated, the most common actions will be easily accessible on the graph. Blockly coding has been built into Capstone 2, giving teachers and students the tools they need to develop these skills.
Students need tools to develop creative programming and problem solving skills in science. Physics educators want more experimental control and programming access to all PASCO interfaces and sensors.
Our generous site license allows students to install PASCO Capstone on their own computers so they may perform data analysis off campus. A straightforward user interface is approachable for beginners, yet Capstone offers all the capabilities needed for even the most advanced users. Capstone is designed to handle large data sets, high-speed sampling, and customized preferences to fit the needs of your lab. PASCO is pushing the limits of technology, so you can push your students to their potential. Include visual statistics, transparent plots, scientific constants and units library, a powerful scientific calculator, area under a curve, delta tool, and data replayĪvailable when used with an interface with a function generator, such as the 550 or 850 Universal InterfacesĬompatible with all current PASCO interfaces as well as discontinued USB interfaces such as the PowerLink and ScienceWorkshop 500 & 750įor longtime DataStudio users – you can open all your DS files in PASCO Capstone making the transition seamless.SPARKvue 4. Includes 24 curve fits for both introductory and advanced physics topics Multi-trace oscilloscope with trigger can be scaled directly by dragging the axesĬreate FFTs with multiple measurements and then zoom in on the data to get more resolution
View data in graphs, meters, digits, data tables, and histograms Or input manually sampled or user created data quickly and easily.
Insert a calculated column and create an equation directly in the table. Insert a column in a table by simply clicking a button. Students can take snapshots of their workspace pages, compare their results and save or print them Sync sensor data to video, track an object and display data in a graph or table.
Photogate Timing Wizard, Sensor auto-ID, Drag and Drop Displays, Undo/Redo, Easily Resize Objects and moreĪccess Over 40 Complete physics experiments with free download files covering Mechanics, Oscillations, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics and Quantum PhysicsĬustomize workspace, sampling conditions, and exclude/delete data points from analysis. Current DataStudio users should give Capstone a try as it will allow you to open all your DataStudio files while providing you with new features and options. PASCO Capstone supersedes our previous award-winning physics software, DataStudio, with greater features and functionality. And the Undo/Redo function makes it easy to try out new features.
Simple to use tables make it easy to rearrange and analyze data and the calibration wizard will aid in setting up experiments simply and accurately. Sync your data collection with video or replay your data collection at slow, normal or fast speed. The hallmarks of Capstone are powerful features, and unprecedented flexibility.Ĭreate and customize lab pages quickly and easily setting sample rates and tool palettes for each page individually. While it was designed in conjunction with the 850 Universal Interface, Capstone is completely compatible with all current PASCO Interfaces – and even older interfaces such as the Power Link and Science Workshop 750 or 500.
Not an upgrade on existing software, PASCO Capstone was built from the ground up to be the most powerful and flexible option available. PASCO Capstone is the next leap forward in software for data acquisition, display and analysis and destined to be the new standard in advanced physics and engineering labs.