Light meters get used a bit but we only have two. My experience is the more you have the more they get used. If you don't have a class set of data loggers, at least get as many of these probes as data loggers. How many data loggers were you able to get? If you have a class set, get the same number of temperature probes and pH meters. You don't just want a salesmen, rather someone that knows the stuff. I would speak to both of your suppliers and see who is looking likely to offer the better after sales service. I know schools tend to be Vernier or Pasco, to be honest they are pretty much the same it just depends on which brand you buy.just don't have both lots of stuff in the same school We have excellent support for Pasco gear as the supplier is just down the road and can pop in when we have a brain fart and need help. Pasco can be used on all devices, we have students with laptops, Mac's, Ipads and some use phones for collecting data. The Pasco stuff logs exactly like Vernier, all to a device and graphs it beautifully. I know I can ask this of the company as well but sometimes it's better to hear it from the people who use it! I am tossing up between vernier and pasco and I think at the moment vernier is winning.Īll good ask away.
Sorry for all the questions - does it need a computer/laptop to work or does the software package run on devices as well? As far as I know, the kids don't have access to laptops, only iPads. I have heard the Vernier stuff is also good, I have no experience with those. We have not had any issues with data logging at all and I know it's a real pain in general. Sparkview is very easy to use and the online library for training and pracs is amazing through Pasco, as a lab tech you could spend weeks there Highly recommend.
Awesome, once off purchase ~$400 then lifelong updates free. it's Sparkview on steroids for our Yr 11 and 12 classes. We also use the Capstone software (Pasco).
Wireless and connect direct to computers,Īnna, Did you have to buy the software package as well or is the free app enough to run everything?įree app for a few things, but generally you need Sparkview, it is an initial purchase when you buy some of their gear and then you have it for life with free upgrades. We use Pasco gear and is pretty much like the Vernier stuff and same set up.