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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #75 on: August 11, 2023, 08:17:45 pm »
Today I had tried the uart decoding, works without problems.
What is not so great, is the visibility especially that of the list.
In the screenshot it looks quite pale, in "real" is challenging to recognize something.
Here I would like to see a stronger contrast in one of the next firmware updates, for example in which the characters are displayed in black.
Ultimate would be of course the possibility to generally make the background screen switchable, from white to black.
 
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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #76 on: August 11, 2023, 08:29:22 pm »
Some settings are wrong Martin.....too many red X's in the decode lines.  :-//
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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #77 on: August 11, 2023, 08:46:02 pm »
That's right, now that you mention it.... :D
But there is not much to adjust.
Assignment of the channels, the respective thresholds, baudrate, LSB/MSB, parity, stopbit.
For the demoboard signal it must be set as follows:
9600 baud, LSB first, 8 databits, 1 stopbit, no parity.
I am actually sure that I have set this on the scope, but I can check again on Monday.

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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #78 on: August 15, 2023, 05:16:29 pm »
Checked it today, now everything is fine.
Additional checked the I2C decoding with no problems(so I´ve tested SPI, I2C, UART on the siglent).
The longer the timebase, the more lines you can scroll through, the more data will be saved (csv), @maxmatteo.
(changed the .csv to .txt, just rechange it)
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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #79 on: August 29, 2023, 12:23:08 pm »
Hi all,

I was lucky enough to pick up a SHS820X for a price I couldn't refuse. My use case is pretty basic, mostly just radio (RF) and modulation waveform analysis. I am pretty happy so far, it's a decent step up over my Hantek DSO2D15 :)

The first thing I went looking for was the non-existent Dark mode. I really think this scope needs the option for the classic Black background, and Yellow/Green trace options. A lot of other Siglent equipment has this theme - my SDG1062X does. Hopefully Siglent will listen and give us a Dark mode in the near future. I emailed them to ask, but I have had no reply.
It can be very difficult to read some on-screen information as it is now (see the pics).

Other than this, it is working well for my fairly basic requirements. I actually find it nice to use as a benchtop unit, which I was not expecting from a portable scope.

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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #80 on: September 21, 2023, 01:23:33 pm »
Hi all,

FYI, I emailed Siglent and asked them about adding a "dark" display theme mode. They have said that it might be added to the next firmware release. (I don't know when this is due). It might also be in the form of a screen "Invert" mode. Either way, this would be be best thing they could do to improve this scope.

If you would like to see a dark mode, or screen invert mode, then it might be a good idea to email Siglent and add your 2c!

Attached is a screen capture that I inverted to see how this might look...

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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #81 on: October 26, 2023, 05:15:07 pm »
I've been encountering a strange bug since I got the SHS810X whereby the History list acquisition time had no relation to the RTC. Here's an example screenshot taken a few seconds after the capture:

The problem was fixed after I set the timezone to New York and then back again to London. Now the acquisition time is correctly reported.


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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #82 on: November 29, 2023, 07:18:09 pm »
I see B&K Precision have now introduced their badged version of the 4 Siglent models:

https://www.bkprecision.com/products/oscilloscopes/2511B

They seem identical except for a light coloured front plate and all 4 models have a blue frame (so harder to see if you've picked up the version with non-isolated channels or not).

However, they seem to be pricing them much higher than the equivalent Siglent models for some reason.1940532-0
 
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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #83 on: March 26, 2024, 03:24:06 pm »
Hi...
We have used the measurement logger function and wanted to copy the previously created folder from internally to a USB stick - this does not work.
There are 3 files in this folder, ending with csv, mat and mlg.
The csv file is interesting for us, but we just can't get it copied.
Then my colleague thought OK, let's connect the scope to the PC and try to access the file.
But the scope is not even recognized as a usb device.
What else can we try?

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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #84 on: March 26, 2024, 04:56:27 pm »
Hi...
We have used the measurement logger function and wanted to copy the previously created folder from internally to a USB stick - this does not work.
There are 3 files in this folder, ending with csv, mat and mlg.
The csv file is interesting for us, but we just can't get it copied.
Then my colleague thought OK, let's connect the scope to the PC and try to access the file.
But the scope is not even recognized as a usb device.
What else can we try?
I've just tried it on my SHS810X and copying a folder works for me - and it copies the including files with it to the USB stick. You just need to navigate to the folder and then on page 2 is the 'copy' function (F1 key). Then navigate to the USB stick and select paste. I don't think the scope supports USB mass storage mode unfortunately although this would be welcome if it did.

I assume you are using the latest firmware version.
 
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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #85 on: March 26, 2024, 05:14:18 pm »
Hi,

Yes, we also tried the "copy" button - Is there any confirmation message when you do this ?

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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #86 on: March 26, 2024, 05:21:50 pm »
Hi,

Yes, we also tried the "copy" button - Is there any confirmation message when you do this ?

No, neither for copy or paste. Obviously, if you had a successful 'copy' action, then you will see the folder appear in the directory when you 'paste'.
 
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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #87 on: March 26, 2024, 06:09:45 pm »
OK, my colleague said that wouldn't work, I haven't tried it, I'll do it tomorrow.
Woe betide him if that's it... ;)

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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #88 on: March 27, 2024, 06:34:29 pm »
It's just like you said, I tried it out.
But I don't blame my colleagues, because it's just flying blind.
If my usb stick didn't have an indicator led, I wouldn't have known if anything had happened. :P
If you press "copy" there is no feedback, if you press "paste" there is no feedback (except that the LED in the stick flickers), there is no feedback if a file has already been copied in the sense of should it be overwritten....
Nothing, nothing at all.
This should definitely be changed, @siglent....
 
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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #89 on: March 27, 2024, 08:47:25 pm »
A short video about it, you can see exactly that you can't see anything... ;)
If this were my handheld scope for home use, I would hardly have a problem with it, but it is used at work or externally and if the guys then want to pull down data, it should be a bit more obvious, the colleague was a bit desperate on site, time is sometimes money.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qqzWWoQv-54
 
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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #90 on: March 27, 2024, 09:33:44 pm »
It's just like you said, I tried it out.
But I don't blame my colleagues, because it's just flying blind.
If my usb stick didn't have an indicator led, I wouldn't have known if anything had happened. :P
If you press "copy" there is no feedback, if you press "paste" there is no feedback (except that the LED in the stick flickers), there is no feedback if a file has already been copied in the sense of should it be overwritten....
Nothing, nothing at all.
This should definitely be changed, @siglent....
Out comes my SHS1202X .....

Saving display screenshots certainly provides feedback of where the PNG file gets saved to, Local or USB if fitted.
Copy/Paste to another folder or drive/location OTOH currently doesn't provide a OSD temporary message.
In the video you had another file highlighted whereas you only need highlight the drive or folder.

A worthy request, to inform the user when ANY file type is saved or transferred in the file system, local or external.
Thanks Martin.  :-+
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Re: Siglent new X model Handheld Scopemeters
« Reply #91 on: March 27, 2024, 09:52:49 pm »
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In the video you had another file highlighted whereas you only need highlight the drive or folder.

I had placed the field somewhere, because when you switch from local to U-disk, the "field" is in the first position, on "Up" - if you leave it there, nothing is saved. ;)
This is also not communicated.
But it's good to know that switching to U-disk is enough.

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A worthy request
Yes, that would be a real improvement. :)
 
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