Browse our Knowledge Base for answers to common product and software support questions. Be sure and also see our Product Guides and "PASCO How Do I?" videos for short tutorial videos on PASCO software and sensors.

Topic: Interfaces & Dataloggers

Cannot Launch PASCO App Store on SPARK Element Tablet

After selecting the App Store icon on the SPARK Element the new PASCO logo (blue text on white background) is shown, then it goes to grey screen and the busy cursor spins indefinitely.

Topic: Capstone Software

Capstone files appear with a different icon than Capstone on Windows

Fix file type assignment in which Capstone files open another application

Topic: Lab Apparatus

Care of bearings

What to do if the bearings are showing increasing amounts of friction.

Topic: Capstone Software • Sensors

Changing sensors associated with Capstone Workbooks

How do I use Capstone workbooks with sensors that the workbook was not written for?

Topic: Capstone Software • Interfaces & Dataloggers

CI-6759A USB/Serial Adapter not properly identified if attached during startup

My CI-6759A USB/Serial Converter is not detected by Capstone unless I disconnect it and reconnect it after computer reboot.

Topic: Capstone Software

Code to help with installation of Capstone on Macintosh computers

What command lines can be used to help with the installation of PASCO Capstone onto a current Mac OS computer?

Topic: Spectrometry Software • Sensors

Connecting PS-2600 Spectrometer to Chromebooks running Spectrometry software

Connecting a PS-2600 Spectrometer on a Chromebook running PASCO Spectrometry software.

Topic: Spectrometry Software • Sensors

Connecting PS-2600A Spectrometer to Chromebooks running Spectrometry software

Pairing the PS-2600A with a Chromebook

Topic: SPARKvue Software • Capstone Software • Interfaces & Dataloggers • Sensors

Connection between Bluetooth 2.0 devices and Mac OS Monterey or Ventura

How do I get data from my Bluetooth 2.0 device into my Mac that is running Mac OS 12 (Monterey) or Mac OS 13 Ventura?

Topic: Lab Apparatus • Complete Experiments

Cross section of beams for structures sets

This Knowledge Base article contains the dimensions of the cross section of the beams used in the truss, bridge, and structures sets.

Topic: Sensors

Determination of spacing between beams on smart gates

How to find effective distance between smart gate photogate beams.

Topic: SPARKvue Software • Sensors

Devices not shown properly in SPARKvue or PASCO Capstone

Sensor shown in SPARKvue or Capstone is different than the type of sensor that I have.