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When to buy an oscilloscope ?
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GilbouFR:
Started learning. I bought a soldering station (Velleman 48W VTSSC50N) to have a better soldering solution than my first buy I use to learn soldering and start creating a little stock of components from hardware I found thrown at trash bins (https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B072V3TY94/).

I have this week bought my first lab power supply and got an KPS-3010D Eventek for about 85 euro or so.

I am wondering about the oscilloscope. I have absolutely no idea about how to use one but I did see Dave's video explaining voltage over time.
But.. when do you buy one ? Do you buy one at the very first even while learning basics or.. should I wait until I have enough experience and will be able to use it ?

It's not a budget problem, I can buy it right now. But I'm wondering if I should buy something and put it on my lab desk when I'm not going (maybe ?) to use it for some time.

I have been checking for models to buy and it seems the Rigol DS1054Z is the way to go, it's about 430 euro.
But I am wondering about a cheaper one that has only 2 channels, the Siglent SDS1052DL at 290 euro or even the HANTEK DSO5102P at 300.
Two channels if enough or do I need 4 channels ?

Thanks for advice.
beanflying:
Rather than rehash this yet again use the advanced search https://www.eevblog.com/forum/search/?advanced;search=rigol%20siglent and push the search button when you get there.

Or better yet add Micsig to your shortlist :)
kg4arn:
For 2 vs 4 channel:  I think there is already a lot of forum discussion to refer to.
4 channel offers a lot of advantages that you may not need or use starting out.


As to when to buy, I would say as soon as you start learning AC circuits. You will need some sort of signal generator too.
ttelectronic:
I would wait until you have reason to need one. I mean, need is relative, but when you need one or would find one useful, you may have a better idea of your requirements. :)
GilbouFR:
Thanks. I'm going to wait a little until I need it  ^-^
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