EEVblog #77 – Rigol DS1052E DS1102E Oscilloscope Hack Update

An update on the Rigol DS1052E 100MHz Hack showing that the new 2.04 firmware can be downgraded, hacked, and re-upgraded again.

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EEVblog #70 – Turn your Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope into a 100MHz DS1102E (Hack)

The ingenious EEVblog viewers have finally cracked the Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope. All you need is a serial port cable and you can turn your 50MHz DS1052E into the 100MHz DS1102E.
Dave shows you step-by-step how easy it is, and that it does actually work.

Rigol caught with their pants down AGAIN!

NOTE: There have been a couple of reports of units failing when this mod is attempted. The cause is unknown at this stage, but the exact sequence of serial commands keys appears to be IMPORTANT. You CAN’T hit backspace or ENTER etc, follow the instructions precisely, key-by-key. The vast majority have had success though.
As with all hacks, do this mod at your own risk.

UPDATE: This mod no longer works with firmware 2.04 and above. You have to downgrade the firmware first. See the UPDATE VIDEO.

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EEVblog #37 – Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope Teardown

Dave opens up his Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope, and ponders how to convert it into a DS1102E.
And yes, he finally checks out the infamous ADC overclocking issue.

Hires images: ADC & FPGA ADC Support Blackfin DSP Front End 1 Front End 2 Front End 3 PSU

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EEVblog #19 – Rigol caught with their pants down!

Rigol caught with their pants down! An issue with the Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope.
Or perhaps it’s Analog Devices caught out?
(correction – there are only 2 PLL’s in the model FPGA used in the Rigol)

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Full review of the Rigol DS1052E

The review of the Rigol in the first EEVblog had to be edited due to time constraints, so here is the full version.