I'm not a fanboy of anything.
Emulations and virtual machines are not supported on many a device that need windows.
They don't advertise that Linux and Mac version have parity.
X-Y mode not only works fine, but works even with math channels which no other scope (in normal price range) supports.
It works perfectly as advertised. You wanted to use it way you expect it to be. Your problem.
They are not primarily used as "cross platform USB scopes" but way I explained..
Fact that AD2 that is literally a didactic toy, works great for you is great. I'm glad for you.
You seem to have very specific requirements you happen to address with AD2. Great.
That doesn't make Pico bad in any way. Just not for you...
No need to use rude and abrasive language if you don't like something.
I, on the other hand, have no use for AD2 (too limited in every single aspect of it's capabilities), but have and use 3 Picos in everyday work for many years. And they are worth every penny..
As much as I like my Picoscopes (on Windows), if I were David Aurora I would be pretty pissed, too. The company has no excuse for claiming their software works on Macs when it doesn't. At least it sounds like they were good about the return.
I am finally starting to like Picoscope 7, but it still has serious flaws. It does seem like the development is pretty slow. To be generous, perhaps they are having problems hiring and keeping good technical staff, just like many employers right now (at least in the US). But who knows?
jason
As much as I like my Picoscopes (on Windows), if I were David Aurora I would be pretty pissed, too. The company has no excuse for claiming their software works on Macs when it doesn't. At least it sounds like they were good about the return.
I am finally starting to like Picoscope 7, but it still has serious flaws. It does seem like the development is pretty slow. To be generous, perhaps they are having problems hiring and keeping good technical staff, just like many employers right now (at least in the US). But who knows?
jason
Yep, that's all I'm saying here. If they don't want the Mac/Linux/whatever hassle that's 100% fine and they don't owe it to anyone to cater to us. Just stop saying it works on the other systems when it doesn't, because it's a waste of peoples time AND they're trashing their own reputation with it. It's so much better to be known as a rock solid Windows only product than a flakey universal thing.
I've actually just downloaded the most recent beta release out of morbid curiosity (plus, part of me really wants them to pull it together as it really could be a handy product in the toolbag), I'll be curious to see how far it's come since May.
On Win it works perfectly, even with old i5-4k series..
I guess Win is what Pico users traditionally use so don't see problems
I have no idea how it works on Macs with v7, true.. What you say is not really usable , I agree.
It would be better to just say that they don't have Mac version...
SEE this thread :
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/please-dont-purchase-pc-controlled-test-equipment/
a HUGE NAY from me to any stuff, that is ONLY control able from a PC !!
it will become trash sooner than you think, sadly..
picoscopes are very expensive, you can get a real scope, that is ALSO remote accessable,
but can still be used without a PC, the day the PC and opperating systems are out of service / compatibilities or what ever the future brings of cool computer stuff.
Hello,
PicoScope 6 is far more stable.
Best regards
egonotto
PS. For audio work perhaps the PicoScope® 4262 is a good choice
Hi gyro.. I be happy to be a little bit more specific
see this picture.. did I mention the real scope to the left, can do all the pico can, all by it self
another very important point, the scope to the left is still worth something in 10-20 years.
while the one to the right is only worth the 4 cool reuseable bnc connectors in 10-20 years.
>For the millionth time- for people like myself, this isn't a decision between a real scope or a USB scope.
>It's about ADDING a USB scope to the toolkit for portability/datalogging etc.
for the 10k time.. i dont get it..
a real scope cost the same or less
a real scope can also provide realtime datalogging and remote access
a pico scope is not that partable, since you need a pc and all the stuff that is needed to run a pc,
so that total solution is bigger, more bulky and much more expensive, over a real stand alone scope, that will just log using its internal memory or a usb stick
Serious question- are you literate?
I'm often out on-the-go. I always carry a laptop, so choice for me is
(1) Laptop + standalone scope
(2) Laptop + USB scope
I prefer option (2) and PicoScope 5K + Picoscope 6 Win works great for me.
I tried Picoscope 7 about a year ago, but quickly decided it wasn't for me.
It's so baby blue and white - it just looks washed out to my eye.
Looking at it now on David's YT video, I'm a bit disappointed it's not more polished, it's been years in development.
Maybe Win version is more stable, IDK. But I'm sticking with 6, even if 7 gets the bugs fixed.
I don't think software engineers make the best GUI designers, looks like it needs the input of a UI designer with electronics experience.
Or just copy LeCroy (please).
I want to see Pico do well, they are quite innovative and well known for a relatively small company with just 20M turnover, 0.5M R&D expenditure. Punching above their weight really.
I want to see Pico do well, they are quite innovative and well known for a relatively small company with just 20M turnover, 0.5M R&D expenditure. Punching above their weight really.
Has anyone tried the "stable" release of 7 on Windows yet? I'd be curious to know how that's running, but their forum is just tumbleweeds. I could try it in bootcamp/Parallels but I don't know how accurate an assessment that's going to be