Yes,
I have successfully "upgraded" my MSO2072A using the rigup published here.
Just be aware that the latest non-downgradeable firmware version requires that you go the JTAG memory dump route described in the megathread about sniffing...
The added piece of mind (for me at least) is that I didn't have to muck about downgrading/upgrading any firmware, potentially bricking my new MSO.
Since I only entered the generated keys, the upgrades should stay intact after future upgrades.
I am completely happy with my fully unlocked 200MHz MSO2072A
(I initially went for the 300MHz, but decided against it for signal fidelity reasons)
Also, accurately probing a real 300MHz signal isn't trivial...
YMMV,
best of luck with your new MSO
Marcel
Yes,
I have successfully "upgraded" my MSO2072A using the rigup published here.
Just be aware that the latest non-downgradeable firmware version requires that you go the JTAG memory dump route described in the megathread about sniffing...
The added piece of mind (for me at least) is that I didn't have to muck about downgrading/upgrading any firmware, potentially bricking my new MSO.
Since I only entered the generated keys, the upgrades should stay intact after future upgrades.
I am completely happy with my fully unlocked 200MHz MSO2072A
(I initially went for the 300MHz, but decided against it for signal fidelity reasons)
Also, accurately probing a real 300MHz signal isn't trivial...
YMMV,
best of luck with your new MSO
Marcel
Yes,
I have successfully "upgraded" my MSO2072A using the rigup published here.
Just be aware that the latest non-downgradeable firmware version requires that you go the JTAG memory dump route described in the megathread about sniffing...
The added piece of mind (for me at least) is that I didn't have to muck about downgrading/upgrading any firmware, potentially bricking my new MSO.
Since I only entered the generated keys, the upgrades should stay intact after future upgrades.
I am completely happy with my fully unlocked 200MHz MSO2072A
(I initially went for the 300MHz, but decided against it for signal fidelity reasons)
Also, accurately probing a real 300MHz signal isn't trivial...
YMMV,
best of luck with your new MSO
Marcel
After reading the entire "monster" thread (yes really...), I'm pretty sure that you do have to open it up. You need to get the key for the specific unit to make it work. On the DS2000 series, they have the patched firmware that allows them to easily get the keys, but that firmware was v.2 if i remember and v.3 is when the MSO was added. Not sure whether it'd be a good idea to flash that firmware to an MSO just to get the keys.
But at this point for me, it is still theoretical (at least for a little bit). I finally saved up enough to order mine tomorrow so here's to hoping for quick shipping! And then on to some hacking.
To Milek22 :
1 How to update MSO2072A to the full version without opening the oscilloscope?
As you have SW version 3 and HW version 2.2 it is not possible. Other people tried, the scope refuses a firmware downgrade.
Maybe a solution is to change a header of the 2.0 GEL to pretend it is 3.0.
2 Is there a FW update?
You have the latest firmware, in the future you can upgrade if Rigol releases a new GEL file.
5 Which patched file .GEL the DS2000 can test?
You can try http://gotroot.ca/rigol/DS2000(DSP)update_00.02.01.00.03%20(patched).zip but do not expect it works - see point 1.
Yes,
I have successfully "upgraded" my MSO2072A using the rigup published here.
Just be aware that the latest non-downgradeable firmware version requires that you go the JTAG memory dump route described in the megathread about sniffing...
The added piece of mind (for me at least) is that I didn't have to muck about downgrading/upgrading any firmware, potentially bricking my new MSO.
Since I only entered the generated keys, the upgrades should stay intact after future upgrades.
I am completely happy with my fully unlocked 200MHz MSO2072A
(I initially went for the 300MHz, but decided against it for signal fidelity reasons)
Also, accurately probing a real 300MHz signal isn't trivial...
YMMV,
best of luck with your new MSO
Marcel
Thanks, great pictures! Will surely be of help when I upgrade mine. Can you also tell something about the hack itself? Did you use windows or linux? If you used Windows, can you tell us something about the required steps as most info is based on hacking using a Linux system.
I am looking for hack that works without opening up the scope. This counts for both the MSO2072A and the MSO1074Z.
With a bit of effort, it should be possible to come up with such a hack, that works without opening up the scope.
The whole Rigol community will benefit from this, as the majority of the people are not keen in opening up their scopes.
I ordered the scope on monday.
I have a USB Blaster but the scope is delayed 2-3 weeks
I ordered the scope on monday.
I have a USB Blaster but the scope is delayed 2-3 weeksNot sure where you are on the planet (or even if you ARE on the planet) but Tequipment.net web site says they have 23 in stock and you can get 6% discount by using the code EEVBLOG6 giving a final price of $1,164.66 with free shipping. I have ordered other stuff from them in the past and they are good to deal with.
Perhaps you could cancel and reorder?