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Need help hacking DP832 for multicolour option.
hansibull:
--- Quote from: Spork Schivago on April 08, 2019, 07:16:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: hansibull on April 08, 2019, 10:20:19 am ---I can confirm that this hack works with a bone stock Rigol DL3021 as well.
I used the exact same USB stick as I did on my DP832
By default, the LAN interface is an additional option you'll have to purchase. I ended up applying the hack using the RS232 interface.
I didn't bother installing Ultra Sigma, so I just used an ASCII based serial monitor instead.
Default baud rate: 9600, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no hardware handshake
Just remember that you need to add CR LF as line ending
--- Code: ---:PROJ:SET MODEL,DL3021A
--- End code ---
After the hack was applied all options were now available.
Are there any devices left that this hack would possibly work on?
--- End quote ---
Are there any known hacks for the DL3000 series that allow LAN interface, or some other way to apply the hack without having to purchase any of the keys? Just curious. I couldn't find any if they do exist.
--- End quote ---
Not that I'm aware of. But applying this hack does turn it into a DL3021A. And the A model has all option enabled, LAN too.
TurboTom:
...still doesn't make the load any better... :P
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/new-rigol-dc-load-d3000-series/msg1327086/#msg1327086
P.S. Interesting anyway that the hack is possible. Probably with a little hardware upgrade (some opamps and a few IRFP250's) a conversion to a DL3031A should also be within reach. So if you're sure you need a load only for high, slowly changing currents, this may be a good opportunity...
hansibull:
--- Quote from: TurboTom on April 08, 2019, 08:46:29 pm ---...still doesn't make the load any better... :P
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/new-rigol-dc-load-d3000-series/msg1327086/#msg1327086
P.S. Interesting anyway that the hack is possible. Probably with a little hardware upgrade (some opamps and a few IRFP250's) a conversion to a DL3031A should also be within reach. So if you're sure you need a load only for high, slowly changing currents, this may be a good opportunity...
--- End quote ---
Whoa, I didn't know it was THAT terrible! I know the GUI is rather annoying (I'm still scratching my head every time I want to the main screen since there is no obvious back button) but this basically makes it useless for small loads. At work, we use it to stress test DC/DC converters and switchmode power supplies. So for this application, it's not really an issue. However, if I'd buy myself a DC load I would definitely get something more versatile than this.
Spork Schivago:
--- Quote from: hansibull on April 08, 2019, 08:07:30 pm ---
--- Quote from: Spork Schivago on April 08, 2019, 07:16:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: hansibull on April 08, 2019, 10:20:19 am ---I can confirm that this hack works with a bone stock Rigol DL3021 as well.
I used the exact same USB stick as I did on my DP832
By default, the LAN interface is an additional option you'll have to purchase. I ended up applying the hack using the RS232 interface.
I didn't bother installing Ultra Sigma, so I just used an ASCII based serial monitor instead.
Default baud rate: 9600, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no hardware handshake
Just remember that you need to add CR LF as line ending
--- Code: ---:PROJ:SET MODEL,DL3021A
--- End code ---
After the hack was applied all options were now available.
Are there any devices left that this hack would possibly work on?
--- End quote ---
Are there any known hacks for the DL3000 series that allow LAN interface, or some other way to apply the hack without having to purchase any of the keys? Just curious. I couldn't find any if they do exist.
--- End quote ---
Not that I'm aware of. But applying this hack does turn it into a DL3021A. And the A model has all option enabled, LAN too.
--- End quote ---
Yeah, but to apply the hack, don't you at least need the LAN option active? Or is the RS232 active without the need for a paid Option? Thanks!
hansibull:
--- Quote from: Spork Schivago on April 08, 2019, 09:19:54 pm ---
--- Quote from: hansibull on April 08, 2019, 08:07:30 pm ---
--- Quote from: Spork Schivago on April 08, 2019, 07:16:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: hansibull on April 08, 2019, 10:20:19 am ---I can confirm that this hack works with a bone stock Rigol DL3021 as well.
I used the exact same USB stick as I did on my DP832
By default, the LAN interface is an additional option you'll have to purchase. I ended up applying the hack using the RS232 interface.
I didn't bother installing Ultra Sigma, so I just used an ASCII based serial monitor instead.
Default baud rate: 9600, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no hardware handshake
Just remember that you need to add CR LF as line ending
--- Code: ---:PROJ:SET MODEL,DL3021A
--- End code ---
After the hack was applied all options were now available.
Are there any devices left that this hack would possibly work on?
--- End quote ---
Are there any known hacks for the DL3000 series that allow LAN interface, or some other way to apply the hack without having to purchase any of the keys? Just curious. I couldn't find any if they do exist.
--- End quote ---
Not that I'm aware of. But applying this hack does turn it into a DL3021A. And the A model has all option enabled, LAN too.
--- End quote ---
Yeah, but to apply the hack, don't you at least need the LAN option active? Or is the RS232 active without the need for a paid Option? Thanks!
--- End quote ---
The RS232 interface is can be used on a stock DL3021. However, I did have to make myself a crossed gender changer because I didn't have a female-female DB9 cable.
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