Please help me get a oscilloscope

[Novanoid]

I just don't get why he can't use a sound card oscilloscope eg. Winscope. Even if he doesn't have a windows computer, I'm sure they make apps for the Ipad that have the same functionality as Winscope. I myself have used Winscope for nearly two years, and it works just fine for low voltages.

[hermit]

He said he built something like a wave form generator and had no way to see if it worked.  The scope offer could be PM'd to see if he still reads the site.   If he is that interested in electronics he would/should still be doing lots of reading here.  Since he says he's built some stuff the input adapter for the Winscope should be right up his alley too.

[NivagSwerdna]

My 2c...

The kid is genuine, he has an interest in electronics.  That interest could be nurtured, he needs a mentor and environment to do electronics.

However, the setting in the video is staged.  e.g. No soldering iron (and several projects are soldered on prototype board), nothing in cupboard apart from neatly arranged past projects.

I would speculate that either there is more stuff somewhere else in the house or more likely that his mentor is no longer around due to family or other circumstances.  I feel sorry for the kid.

Given the poor start I would suggest he creates a new Forum Id and starts again.  In terms of equipment I think he would be much better sticking to digital (blinking lights, simple sensors, LCD displays etc) until he gets access to better help and equipment (which probably means some personal commitment to travel as he gets a bit older)

The internet is a harsh mistress; that's probably been a valuable although unpleasant lesson!

[BradC]

Given the poor start I would suggest he creates a new Forum Id and starts again.

Oh hell no. The best way to show you've learned from a mistake is to own it, not run away from it.

[NivagSwerdna]

Given the poor start I would suggest he creates a new Forum Id and starts again.

Oh hell no. The best way to show you've learned from a mistake is to own it, not run away from it.

OK... I see where you are coming from.  The least he should do is delete his begging page on givemethecash.com

[jacklee]

Hi boy, maybe you could try get start from a cheap one like this:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DSO138-Oscilloscope-screen/32777588244.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.8aCovp&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10066_10152_10065_10151_10068_5400013_10307_10137_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_5370013_10054_10059_100031_10099_5380013_10103_10102_5410013_5430013_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_5390013_10111_10112_10113_10114_10179_10312_10313_10314_10315_10078_10079_10073_5420013,searchweb201603_5,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=240f24ca-8a71-41c6-a4fb-1d00d7cae5a6&algo_expid=38733db2-9c1e-445b-8acc-cf7feb1a6f8f-0&algo_pvid=38733db2-9c1e-445b-8acc-cf7feb1a6f8f

[Brumby]

I got one of those for a bit of fun and an SMD assembly exercise.

While it does work, it is nowhere near as easy to use as a traditional scope - and it's limitations will soon frustrate.... IMHO.

I would not suggest this if you wanted to get any part of serious in using a scope.



Having said that, it is better than nothing.