you might also want to check out a shorter video posted by some of the Tektronix factory guys, talking about the basics of using basic digital oscilloscope.
you might also want to check out a shorter video posted by some of the Tektronix factory guys, talking about the basics of using basic digital oscilloscope.
Ha! They didn't see your 1x,10x probe video! Right? It looks to me like they have not adjusted the compensation on their probe. The capacitor was adjusted a little too big.
Yeah, I spoke to them about that!
Yeah, I spoke to them about that!
Probably a lot easier to hear it from you then a novice like me.
I've watched 3 of your videos, they are dense for me (as-in filled with info). The scopes for dopes was interesting but I will have to watch some parts again. The 1x10x was useful and I can apply that. The component tester will also be easily applicable someday soon. Do you have any video recommendations out of your playlist for a novice? I've picked up a lot just watching Dave's videos on various topics where he uses a scope. I've also watched various videos on scopes, some that were a waste of time and some that offered practical and interesting bits. Like the fact that the ground (or reference) probe is actually an earth ground. Easy for a novice to get lulled into safety coming from using a handheld multimeter.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
And of course, if there's a topic that you'd like to see - let me know!
thanks for great oscilloscope tutorials w2aew
bought my first oscilloscope recently, and learning how to use it to the full potential
So excited to watch this! I'm in basic electronic classes and I don't think we covered enough on how to use 'scopes. I keep having to get help when using one and its getting kinda embarrassing.
Hi there all, i have watched your oscilloscope tutorials and really enjoyed them, the biggest problem i have is working out the frequency, at the moment im experimenting with transmitters and receivers, purely for fun and to learn, yet, when i try to measure the signal i always seem to get 50Hz, i have watched alot of online videos, read books, but im interested in learning how to learn how to use it fully, i have only recently got myself an oscilloscope, but i have used on before at college.
Alan,
First of all thank you for posting the scope educational video and also all the work you've provided to us on YouTube. Very good and I've been through many of them.
My question has tondo with Tektronix analog scope longevity. I see you using the Tek 465 and 2465 and these scopes are from the mid 80's or maybe earlier. I guess maybe you're an expert in keeping these scopes within spec. What about for us us more average yet enthusiastic hobbyists? How long might these scopes faithfuly serve us before they reach the end of a useful life?
Do the CRTs eventually go bad and required replacement? Are there unavoidable faults that the expert takes in stride but will sink the novice? Since most of us might only have a good DVM and maybe an entry level DSO, could we reasonably keep these older Tek analogs running within acceptable limits. They really are cool, and prices for ' refurbished and calibrated' coming in around $300 US, they look interesting. Could you give a broad overview as to what to expect and the best ways to enjoy these scopes? Or, do they just keep running forever and can sit for a year and start up accurate and on cue?
Thanks. Eck
Hi there all, i have watched your oscilloscope tutorials and really enjoyed them, the biggest problem i have is working out the frequency, at the moment im experimenting with transmitters and receivers, purely for fun and to learn, yet, when i try to measure the signal i always seem to get 50Hz
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