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Offline Cameron KoverTopic starter

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Donate Oscilloscope Please
« on: February 25, 2015, 02:27:37 am »
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2015, 09:40:25 am »
Hey guys, this is my first time posting and was just wondering if anyone would be willing to donate an oscilloscope to me? Doesn't matter what type, what MHz, just as long as it'll work. I'd really appreciate it, let me tell you a little about what i do. I'm a 15 year old and still in high school. Every since about 3 years ago, I've really gotten into electronics, thanks to Dave's YouTube Channel and of course here on the forum. I live and go to school near Dayton Ohio. I'm really in need of a scope, I live at home with my mom and I have a part time job and mom doesn't work. So I help pay most of the bills. I just can't save enough money, I've looked on Ebay and most scopes are $100+ shipping and most don't work. So if anyone could help me out, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks for reading.


Dam i would love to give a scope but i am on the other side of the world.Try and search a bit more
on ebay and if u cant find it try cragslist i found quite some scope there and on ebay i found
some but for 50+20 shipping to u.I hope somone can help you.

This looks nice but idk if its near u or not http://columbus.craigslist.org/ele/4842560832.html
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2015, 11:20:50 am »
Hi Cameron,

Welcome to the forum.

Why do you not start a crowdfunding campaign? Prove to us you are not a troll (picture/video of your bench or about an electronic project you did) and I think you will find the help you need.
I lived in USA 3.5 years, and one of the things I took home with me is Americans are generous people. I think maybe you will find even some heroes from outside your country.

Now it would be very difficult to find someone with a old oscilloscope ready for you. I would guess about 10-12 people with a good heart and 10$ in theirs pocket is much easier.

May be you will get a Rigol ds1054z...

Never stop dreaming...
http://www.gofundme.com/success/

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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2015, 06:02:10 pm »
Hi Cameron,

Welcome to the forum.

Why do you not start a crowdfunding campaign? Prove to us you are not a troll (picture/video of your bench or about an electronic project you did) and I think you will find the help you need.
I lived in USA 3.5 years, and one of the things I took home with me is Americans are generous people. I think maybe you will find even some heroes from outside your country.

Now it would be very difficult to find someone with a old oscilloscope ready for you. I would guess about 10-12 people with a good heart and 10$ in theirs pocket is much easier.

May be you will get a Rigol ds1054z...

Never stop dreaming...
http://www.gofundme.com/success/

Take care,

Why on earth does he need to "prove" ANYTHING to ANYONE? If the guy needs a 'scope, give him a break and stop being so judgemental.

@OP: I'm in the UK, I have a tek 2445A in perfect condition. If you were nearer, I'd give you it in the blink of an eye, no messing about. It's just a material possession, folks, and doing good to others is GOOD FOR YOU TOO.

OP, keep asking - someone GAVE me this 2445A too, and didn't ask a penny for it, so I believe one hundred percent, you WILL get one :)

 

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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2015, 06:04:30 pm »
lemme see what i can dig up in my garage.
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2015, 08:09:00 pm »
Be patient, as you'd be amazed at what members have and are willing to do.  ;)

If that happens to come up empty, then try asking your local middle and high schools, and even universities (worth asking, and I think preferably in person as they have to look at you when they say no).

Crowd funding suggestion could be another way to go as well, particularly if all else fails.
 

Offline Cameron KoverTopic starter

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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2015, 08:12:47 pm »
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2015, 08:35:48 pm »
Thanks guys, I'll try craigslist and have a look on ebay again. I'm not the kind of person that just begs for something. If I didn't need it, I wouldn't come here and ask.
To be fair, your local craigslist is pretty much devoid of good test equipment. Do try lowballing some of those old ads with analog scopes though, you never know if they might still be available.
 

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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2015, 09:59:16 pm »
Before sending gifts of electronic test equipment to minors which under certain circumstances used incorrectly could easily kill, I'd be asking for the contact details of a parent, in this case mother.

The other point I'll make out, is while the OP's post is heart touching, it lacks any substance, which is not dissimilar to other "first time" posters asking to have their test equipment collection funded.

Since the OP was actively seeking to purchase a scope I suggest rather than offering a scope for free, instead sell it for a reasonable price and perhaps use those funds to pickup another bargain at the next swap meet etc, then rinse and repeat. This way it fosters community, pays it forward and avoids bottom feeders abusing the charity model, which as much as we would like it not to, does exist on this forum.

While I'm not telling anyone what to do with their money or generosity, I'll just point out also that if someone on hard times and barely struggling paying the bills, buying old test equipment is probably the last thing they should be doing.
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2015, 10:05:39 pm »
He's 15, has a part time job and wants to tinker with electronics. So he's trying to scratch out a future for himself. I'll check tonite if i can find a scope. i may toss in some other stuff i don't need. maybe a power supply and some other goodies.
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2015, 11:13:26 pm »
Why on earth does he need to "prove" ANYTHING to ANYONE? If the guy needs a 'scope, give him a break and stop being so judgemental.

Sorry I just get robbed on the Internet so my "firewall" is on red alert. Now it is hard for me to think there is always a good person behind... Give me sone time I will surely stop to be such an asshole.
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2015, 11:42:21 pm »
Good initiative Cameron! Take care of your future and your mom. PM coming.
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Offline Cameron KoverTopic starter

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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2015, 02:37:27 am »
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2015, 06:38:36 pm »
Thanks janaf, I really appreciate everything though, I don't like asking for help! I can afford a DMM, maybe not the best but it'll work for me:)  Thanks anyways, and thanks to free_electron!

Hope the best for u my friend.
I am 16 but i havent had the same history well probably have
had a litlt better but i would have given u my scope in a blimp if i were any were near the US.

Best Regards.
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2015, 11:29:52 am »
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2015, 09:12:13 am »
... as for asking his mum's approval... when I was 15, my mum (or dad for that matter) had no clue as to what electronics was about or what I was tinkering with.  :)

I think it would be largely an uninformed decision coming from the OP's mother.  :-//

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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2015, 11:51:12 am »
Mothers may be right in their worries. I was six years old when I blew a fuse and darkened the house the first time. Took ages before mum let me have broken household appliances again.
 

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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2015, 04:13:25 pm »
Mothers may be right in their worries. I was six years old when I blew a fuse and darkened the house the first time. Took ages before mum let me have broken household appliances again.

Lol thats what happend to me but i was 8.I couldnt get anywear near 220v for 1 year or 2.
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2015, 03:00:51 am »
You have a PM, Cameron.
 

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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #20 on: March 09, 2015, 03:44:27 am »
Hey guys, this is my first time posting and was just wondering if anyone would be willing to donate an oscilloscope to me? Doesn't matter what type, what MHz, just as long as it'll work. I'd really appreciate it, let me tell you a little about what i do. I'm a 15 year old and still in high school. Every since about 3 years ago, I've really gotten into electronics, thanks to Dave's YouTube Channel and of course here on the forum. I live and go to school near Dayton Ohio. I'm really in need of a scope, I live at home with my mom and I have a part time job and mom doesn't work. So I help pay most of the bills. I just can't save enough money, I've looked on Ebay and most scopes are $100+ shipping and most don't work. So if anyone could help me out, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks for reading.

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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #21 on: March 09, 2015, 04:14:58 am »
Ask dave he hoards all kinds of equipment

That cost a fortune to ship overseas.
Often cheaper for me to just buy them a scope locally on ebay and have it shipped locally.
 

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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
« Reply #22 on: March 09, 2015, 04:17:44 am »
Your Craigslist looks a million times better than mine.
https://dayton.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=oscilloscope&sort=rel
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Re: Donate Oscilloscope Please
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