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DSO Nano v1.5 - I'm a fool who bought one, and I'm a clueless noob!

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Nerobro:
Well maybe I'm exaggerating a bit.  About the fool, and clueless bits.  But I'm definitely a noob. 

So, here's what I got:

IMG_20110822_001230.jpg by nerobro, on Flickr

And here it is hooked up to it's own test point.  Which in this version of the software is adjustable from 500-2000hz:

IMG_20110822_001316.jpg by nerobro, on Flickr

So it claims 1mhz sample speed, and 12bit DAC.  The voltage scale seems to go down to 500mv, and up to 60v.  And the probe either does 1:1 or 10:1.  I hope that means I can hook it up to a 600v signal. 

I also rigged it to my arduino, to see if I could see a changing signal. 

So far I like it.  Since all of you know more about this stuff than I do, what should I test? 

My ultimate goal with this, is to be able to use it to check switch bounce, and debounce.  Also to check the charge and discharge of coils.  In the end, I may end up using it to check points timing on motorcycles. 

So, tell me what you want me to do with this.

IanB:

--- Quote from: Nerobro on August 22, 2011, 05:23:28 am ---So, tell me what you want me to do with this.

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Build a joule thief and plot the waveform...?

ejeffrey:

--- Quote from: Nerobro on August 22, 2011, 05:23:28 am ---So it claims 1mhz sample speed, and 12bit DAC.  The voltage scale seems to go down to 500mv, and up to 60v.  And the probe either does 1:1 or 10:1.  I hope that means I can hook it up to a 600v signal. 

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Please stay away from high voltages with that thing!  It is not properly insulated for high voltage use.  In principle if the probe properly insulated you can use it as long as you connect the ground clip a real ground and don't try to use it floating, but really, just stay away.  Even if it works, accidentally bumping the 1x/10x switch will not only destroy the unit, but may explode in your hand.

IanB:

--- Quote from: ejeffrey on August 22, 2011, 08:09:20 am ---
--- Quote from: Nerobro on August 22, 2011, 05:23:28 am ---So it claims 1mhz sample speed, and 12bit DAC.  The voltage scale seems to go down to 500mv, and up to 60v.  And the probe either does 1:1 or 10:1.  I hope that means I can hook it up to a 600v signal. 

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Please stay away from high voltages with that thing!  It is not properly insulated for high voltage use.  In principle if the probe properly insulated you can use it as long as you connect the ground clip a real ground and don't try to use it floating, but really, just stay away.  Even if it works, accidentally bumping the 1x/10x switch will not only destroy the unit, but may explode in your hand.

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I missed that 600 V comment, but yes, avoid. It's designed for hobby use with battery powered, low voltage circuits. Use it in the manner intended and don't start doing crazy things with it.

Mechatrommer:

--- Quote from: IanB on August 22, 2011, 08:17:36 am ---...start doing crazy things with it.
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i'll be looking forward for a report.

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