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Philips PM3207 or cheap DSO kit as first scope
janoc:
--- Quote from: daybyter on August 25, 2018, 10:57:09 am ---Maybe a USB scope, like the hantek 6022be or bl is an option, too. See the thread in this forum.
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Nah, no. Not for a beginner. Great way to get the heck confused out of you if you don't understand the limitations (and crappy software) and to blow up both the scope and your computer if you aren't careful how you connect it. If he blows up the Philips he blew only a 15 euro scope - and then it is likely easy to fix too. Good luck doing that with an USB scope.
A real scope with actual knobs and switches is perfect for someone just starting out and learning how to use it. USB scopes are useful if you need to troubleshoot on the go or in the car but not something I would recommend on a bench.
AmrasElensar:
Very valuable info, Thank you all for contributing. Seller had somebody else interested, so I upped my bid to 25€. Still seems Very I was looking at some cheap USB Logic analyzers. Would this be suitable?
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Reported to work with pulseview
Mr. Scram:
--- Quote from: AmrasElensar on August 25, 2018, 10:52:29 pm ---Very valuable info, Thank you all for contributing. Seller had somebody else interested, so I upped my bid to 25€. Still seems Very I was looking at some cheap USB Logic analyzers. Would this be suitable?
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Reported to work with pulseview
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Yes. It's great for lots of jobs. Just make sure your use a USB port that is fast enough, as it's a streaming device. It should also work with Sigrok. It's an amazing tool for the money.
AmrasElensar:
Sadly the Philips was snatched up before me even after bieding more.
I also found a Gould Advance OS245A, he’s asking 40, but I was going to offer 30.
Unless you guys recommend against it?
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Or a hameg hm203-6, No asking price. Just asked if it’s still working
janoc:
That Gould is a bit too ancient and too low end (10MHz is not great ...). That Hameg is better if you can get it.
Or watch eBay - there are plenty of used 100Mhz or so Tek and Phillips scopes showing there. You should be able to find one in a working condition for about $100-$150 quite regularly. It doesn't make sense paying more because then you can get a cheap new scope already for the price.
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