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techboy:
Hey guys, I am eyeing an oscilloscope. It's time to get one, and don't feel comfortable going with handheld ones  :-BROKE
So it will be hobby/repairs kind of usage, and the last time I used one was when tube ones were dominating. Doesn't need to be a fancy one, but better for the money perhaps?

I will be using it mainly when repairing staff and playing with logics, so more than 2 channels will be great. I have a Salae replica Logic analyzer, but it's annoying to use Windows software on a screen while playing with Arduinos. Sometimes you just want to check something quickly, rather than set up all on the bench each time.



Plus, often I need to track analog signals. So, I am looking at these two models


Hantek MSO5202D - Old model and used but in good condition for about 600AUD. Which also seems to have a digital analyzer. Not sure if the header is still available to buy but seems to be mapping one channel to that LPT-like port. Maybe there is a way around to skip the header or build one? It is referred to as probe cable. Maybe some passives inside only?




SDS-1104X-U - Brand new with 4 channels. But based on Dave's teardown it seems a bit of a cutdown model, plus the sampling rate is divided across all 4 channels. However, its a brand new and comes with 3Y warranty. Not that they fail easily unless I blow it up.  :-BROKE



Suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks, G.


 
KungFuJosh:
In that price range there's a couple good options from both Siglent and Rigol (at least pretty close in price). I dislike Rigol, but many like them fine. Everybody that has a Hantek has problems, and many of them warn others not to buy Hantek.
tautech:

--- Quote from: techboy on October 24, 2023, 02:31:23 am ---SDS-1104X-U - Brand new with 4 channels. But based on Dave's teardown it seems a bit of a cutdown model, plus the sampling rate is divided across all 4 channels. However, its a brand new and comes with 3Y warranty. Not that they fail easily unless I blow it up.  :-BROKE


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Darn good price for the X-U.  :-+

We would sell more at that price rather than full RRP where most buyers want the additional feature set in SDS1104X-E and are happy to shell out more for a scope they can grow into.
For more basic use including all the decodes you would be happy with a X-U as your first DSO.
Muttley Snickers:
Save up a bit more and get the SDS1104X-E from Appvision, you should also consider the resale value in the future in case you decide to get something else. I wouldn't hesitate to buy an X-E second hand but wouldn't waste my money on the U version.   :-BROKE
techboy:
Thanks guys, its about 150$ extra for SDS1104X-E. Its annoying that logic analyzer is about 740$ and requires some kind of license  :-- while hantek one seems to be a passive kinda extension probes box.
Perhaps that is how they justify the below 1500$ price.

Seems the same for the wifi, the license seems to be 75$, anyone had good luck with dongles? Read somewhere re tplink been ok.

Its funny how i started with 150$ pocket one budget, passed through 400$ used ones and now heading to 700$  :palm:

I read about a bunch of hacks around them in the forum, but is it pretty much a locked model with these licenses? Not that I need speed hacks etc. at least atm.
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