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| robsims:
Hi, I need a function generator for experimenting, automotive and audio. I have zero experience with a function generator. I'm interested in a BK Precision 4010A. I want to know if it is suitable for what i want it for and i want to know if it is easy to use. I already have a scope. If you have one, please share you're experience with it. |
| ledtester:
How much do you expect to pay for it? The point is that if you can get it cheap then it it may be worth it, but if you are going to pay full retail price then there are probably better options. |
| robsims:
The BK precision 4010 cost $231 at Tequipment and with shipping it will be $290. I don't want the crappy Chinese generators like jds6600 and feeltech FY2300. They have problems. I want to start with something good, but not too expensive. Up to $250 is good, because the cost of shipping i also have to take into account. If you have other options, please let me know. |
| bdunham7:
--- Quote from: robsims on June 12, 2019, 06:23:24 pm ---The BK precision 4010 cost $231 at Tequipment and with shipping it will be $290. I don't want the crappy Chinese generators like jds6600 and feeltech FY2300. They have problems. I want to start with something good, but not too expensive. Up to $250 is good, because the cost of shipping i also have to take into account. If you have other options, please let me know. --- End quote --- I've refrained from commenting because I don't have the device in question, but apparently neither does anyone else. That is because like many BK Precision products, this model is a brand new antique. School labs and perhaps other institutional users may buy them because they fill some need, but they are not a reasonable value for most users, whether they are hobbyists, students, techs or engineers. I actually have a fair amount of BK Precision equipment and some of it is pretty good--but I paid nickels on the dollar, if that. What you are proposing to buy is barely better than this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/XR2206-Function-Signal-Generator-DIY-Kit-Sine-Triangle-Square-Output-1Hz-1MHz/323531799127?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D02d3f7c8634c4aa7b77cafe5c69fc6b1%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D233205774814%26itm%3D323531799127&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 |
| robsims:
First, i have zero experience with function generators. To me "a lot" doesn't matter. I can have less, but it must be good. I am a mechanical engineer and i need a generator to experiment wit electronics. I wan't clean and exact information presented to me on a scope. It is also not a problem if the generator is antique. If it's good for basic stuff, it's all right. The fact that it has through hole components makes it very easy to repair. As i progress, i will know what the BK4010A lacks, and if i need more, i will buy a Rigol or some other fancy generator. A teacher on youtube told me they have this generator for 3 years now in their school lab. They are working fine although students are beating the hell out of them everyday. So they are sturdy What i want to know from others at this point, is if this generator is sufficient to do automotive and audio electronics and to learn basic stuff. If not, please help me with some other budget options. |
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