SPARKvue
SPARKvue Chrome App
What is SPARKvue?
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Summary
*Please note that SPARKvue is not intended to run as a Chrome browser extension on Windows or Mac computers.
SPARKvue is a popular data collection, visualization and analysis application for STEM learning. SPARKvue enables wireless data collection and live data sharing with anyone in the world to unleash the learning experience. SPARKvue works across Android phones and tablets, Chromebooks, iPads, and Mac and Windows computers.
Capture data from the world around you: ● Graph live sensor data from the world around you in real time—pH, temperature, force, carbon dioxide and much more! ● Connect PASCO’s new wireless Bluetooth Smart sensors directly to your iPad or iPhone—just turn on the sensor and connect right in the app. Nothing could be easier! ● Connect any of 80+ PASCO sensors via our Bluetooth interfaces ● Capture images with the integrated cameras and use SPARKvue’s image analysis capabilities ● Collect and display live data using the onboard accelerometer and sound sensors
Key features: ● Measure and display sensor data in real time ● Display data in a graph, bar graph, analog meter, digits or table ● Build custom displays--mix display types, images, videos, text and assessments (Build feature not available on iPhones due to screen size)
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Pros
- Potential for good functionality if the bugs are fixed
- Works occasionally on Windows PCs
- The related Windows app is well-received
Cons
- Constant freezing and unresponsiveness
- Issues with detecting connected sensors
- Inability to open .spk file from computer
- Not working efficiently with Chromebooks
- Non-functional on Ubuntu
- Unwanted updates
Most mentioned
- Freezing and crashes
- Issues with Chromebook compatibility
- Problems while building a new experiment
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Safety
Risk impact
SPARKvue is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install SPARKvue if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
SPARKvue is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.