Possible GW Instek GDS-1000B hack

[TK]

When I click on the link, I get directed to the page with the old specifications. 

[idolclub]

When I click on the link, I get directed to the page with the old specifications.

https://www.gwinstek.com/en-global/products/detail/GDS-1000B

[Mortymore]

The manual though, is yet to talk about the BUS. Maybe it will be updated in the meantime

[stafil]

Sorry, I got lost. If I get GDS-2074E can I use the keygen to upgrade it to 200Mhz?

[nctnico]

Sorry, I got lost. If I get GDS-2074E can I use the keygen to upgrade it to 200Mhz?

It should work. I have used the generator keys on my GDS-2204E without a problem.

[Mortymore]

Sorry, I got lost. If I get GDS-2074E can I use the keygen to upgrade it to 200Mhz?

If you wish to go to 300MHz, install that license. If you go to 200MHz it will not be straightforward to upgrade to 300MHz afterwords.

Check my experience on that

Don't forget to install the Spectrum Analyzer also. It will give that OPTION button some good use.
Good luck 

[idolclub]

GW Instek Releases New Firmware v1.27 for GDS-1000B series.

Firmware v1.27 Release Notes:

1.Enabled BUS Features.

2.Fixed UART minor bug.

3.Fixed Datalog error at low frequency signals.

4.Fixed the Portuguese translations.

5.Fixed the Japanese translations.


https://www.gwinstek.com/en-GB/products/detail/GDS-1000B

[Mortymore]

They also added a new version 1.03 of OpenWave for the GDS-1000B

And new firmware v1.41 for the GDS-2000E 

[paul002]

Took some time to read all the post, but now 300 Mhz !!

[77algernon]

  I can confirm that the 200MHz upgrade works on the MDO-2074EG with 1.41 firmware (I used the data from reply #47)


Thanks to all the good ppl contributing to this thread!

Just a quick question: anyone tried to enable the FFT entries from the Function Module menu? It has something to do with the option_index?


L.E.

It seems the FFT entries from the Function Module menu are in fact apps, which you can download from the GDS-2000E section: https://www.gwinstek.com/en-global/products/detail/GDS-2000E It seems it requires one to register with GWInstek, though.

Just unzip and copy the .fun file on the USB stick, then install it by selecting twice in the File Utilities menu. I installed only the dual display app.

[nctnico]

Took some time to read all the post, but now 300 Mhz !!

Did you also try to enable protocol decoding (serial decode option)?

[77algernon]

Did you also try to enable protocol decoding (serial decode option)?

Hi, the MDO-s seem to have a dedicated button for bus decoding, guess it's already enabled? Or it seems that way, at least

[nctnico]

Did you also try to enable protocol decoding (serial decode option)?

Hi, the MDO-s seem to have a dedicated button for bus decoding, guess it's already enabled? Or it seems that way, at least

You can try to press it... AFAIK decoding is not available on the MDO2000 series but it could be GW Instek has enabled it anyway.

[77algernon]

I have the MDO-2074EG and pressing the "Bus" button shows the following:


I have no experience with any other GWInstek scope, so I don't know if it's the same feature as the one that serial bus decoding unlocks on the DSO models.

[nctnico]

OK, the MDO series seems to have decoding as well. Thanks for trying!

[paul002]

Sorry for late reply, but I think it serial decoding is already enabled. I could decode SPI as in attached picture.

[robohead]

Has anyone come up with a solution to the "To install this option you must use the GW USB key." error?

I just got a 1054B and wanted to install the 100MHz upgrade.

In case it helps I'm using firmware v1.12 and the safe mode screen says I have FPGA version 77

[espenfjo]

So.. with these upgrades.. Does this mean that we can upgrade an GDS-1054B to an eg. an GDS-1104B, or even an GDS-2204E? Or are there other differences between these scopes that we are not able to upgrade? Such as rise time, memory, sw features etc?

[2N3055]

So.. with these upgrades.. Does this mean that we can upgrade an GDS-1054B to an eg. an GDS-1104B, or even an GDS-2204E? Or are there other differences between these scopes that we are not able to upgrade? Such as rise time, memory, sw features etc?

GDS-1054B is same as GDS-1104B
GDS-2204E is different scope..

[idolclub]

GW Instek Releases New Firmware v1.28 for GDS-1000B series.

Firmware v1.28 Release Notes:

1. Fixed a freeze issue that could occur when switching to PictBridge printing.

2. Fixed a bug for the BUS trigger mode.


https://www.gwinstek.com/en-GB/products/detail/GDS-1000B

[g.assis]

Hi everyone!
I'm on the quest for a "budget" 4 channel scope, the USD300 range is very attractive. My current one is the laggy Tek TDS1052B, it get the job done, but the two extra channels and some fancy features will facilitate A LOT.

How is it going with the GDS-1000B? Are the hacks still working?
Any considerations on Rigol DS1054Z vs GDS-1054B? GW is 50USD cheaper on Tequipment.

I've came accross the SDS1104X-E as an "alternative" but its 200USD more, not sure if it fits in this comparison.

Anyway, just to know how is it going with GW Instek, it's look like not a very popular brand, so here I'm kindly asking for updated considerations

Cheers!

[Fungus]

Any considerations on Rigol DS1054Z vs GDS-1054B? GW is 50USD cheaper on Tequipment.

Definitely get the Instek.

it's look like not a very popular brand, so here I'm kindly asking for updated considerations

It used to be a lot more expensive than the Rigol so not many people bought them. Now they're cheaper so it's a no-brainer to get the Instek instead. Better 'scope, less money.

PS: For 200 more I wouldn't get a Siglent, I'd get a Micsig.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/micsig-sto1000-smart-oscilloscope-operation-video/msg3238008/#msg3238008

[g.assis]

PS: For 200 more I wouldn't get a Siglent, I'd get a Micsig.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/micsig-sto1000-smart-oscilloscope-operation-video/msg3238008/#msg3238008

That's what I call a fast reply!
Thanks and dammit, I was about to get my decision and now this Micsig came up. I do work with aftermarket car accessories development and this handheld like scope with battery is some very nice feature to consider. I'll do some research on the internet and on my bank account maybe it now worth the extra 200USD

[Fungus]

If you're going to be moving it around then Micsig is a clear winner.

Even if you're not, it's a better 'scope overall IMHO. I'm seriously thinking of selling my Rigol to get one of those instead.

(anybody in Spain want a well-cared-for Rigol?)

[2N3055]

If you're going to be moving it around then Micsig is a clear winner.

Even if you're not, it's a better 'scope overall IMHO. I'm seriously thinking of selling my Rigol to get one of those instead.

(anybody in Spain want a well-cared-for Rigol?)

Micsig is fantastic, but not "better scope overall than"  GDS1054B.
Very recently I got STO1104C Plus and like it a lot. But I also found some minor niggles.. Nothing is perfect.
GDS1054B is actually cheaper. Some things are better on GDS1054B, some on Micsig.
I would say they are close, Micsig being portable, and Gw Instek more of a classical scope.

I think both are good choice..