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Oscilloscope recommendation DS1054Z / SDS1104X-E / GDS-1104B / etc?

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Fungus:

--- Quote from: 2N3055 on June 20, 2023, 08:32:49 pm ---A device without BNC inputs (and outputs) and proper case is not a real scope in my opinion.  Try using one on a daily basis...

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The BNC adapter board is a cheap accessory. You can 3D print a case:

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/3d-printable-case-for-analog-discovery-2/


mawyatt:

--- Quote from: Martin72 on June 20, 2023, 10:21:33 pm ---Do it yourself, experience it yourself, then you can say something meaningful about it.

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Exactly, as we mentioned hands on experience defines ones level of detail, what's important, and not, and we don't pay much attention to those without hands on, which quickly whittles things down to verifiable information and use.

Even spec sheet racing can lead to misinformed decisions, with "hands on" one gets an actual "feel" for how the instrument behaves in ones technical arena! This is why value added distributers are important, they can quickly get the instruments into ones hands for evaluations in local regions.

Way back when we were employed, Tektronix and HP reps were always bringing new instruments by for our evaluation, and if we liked something (seldom looked a spec sheets) we could place a PO in the next capital procurement cycle, of course having a total new equipment budget over $10M/Yr helps :)

Best,

mawyatt:

--- Quote from: 2N3055 on June 20, 2023, 08:32:49 pm ---A device without BNC inputs (and outputs) and proper case is not a real scope in my opinion.  Try using one on a daily basis...
OTOH, it is really useful little thing and I wish I had something like that when I was a kid... But it's a gadget.

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We've had an Analog Discovery for some time now, and have never even turned it on. It's too much of a hassle to use for our needs, and more of a learning tool IMO, evidently a pretty good tool in that respect!! Agree this would have been a blast as a kid to have  ::)

Heck, we have a PicoScope 4262 that hardly ever gets used, also too much of a hassle to get up and running with the laptop. For some reason we just feel that a scope should be stand alone and not require a laptop, or any other "fixture" to make it usable, but we are old school (very old) and other folks may have a different view , which is fine :)

Anyway, our Bode plot is not better than anyones, but it does serve our needs quite well indeed, altho could be faster :-+

Best,

2N3055:

--- Quote from: Fungus on June 20, 2023, 10:25:42 pm ---
--- Quote from: 2N3055 on June 20, 2023, 08:32:49 pm ---A device without BNC inputs (and outputs) and proper case is not a real scope in my opinion.  Try using one on a daily basis...

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The BNC adapter board is a cheap accessory. You can 3D print a case:

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/3d-printable-case-for-analog-discovery-2/

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 A person comes and asks for  replacement for his old and trusty analog scope.  He never mentioned he wants scope in a kit.


--- Quote from: nctnico on June 20, 2023, 09:37:54 pm ---There is a 'pro' version that has BNC connectors. But nothing stops you from adding connectors or a dedicated test fixture yourself. AFAIK the analog discovery has differential inputs. If so, you could create much better test fixtures then you can ever achieve on a common-ground oscilloscope.

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Again, no wishes of DIY scope. Or "I want to create text fixtures so what would be best instrument for that?"..
And AD Pro is a joke.. Same mediocre device, just this time really expensive... scope with 32k buffer for 1300 USD +VAT...
Again OP asked for specific class of scope in specific price range...


People read the title:  "Oscilloscope recommendation DS1054Z / SDS1104X-E / GDS-1104B"

that excludes:

- anything that is more expensive than some 500-600 USD
- USB scopes

Fungus:

--- Quote from: 2N3055 on June 21, 2023, 06:36:17 am ---A person comes and asks for  replacement for his old and trusty analog scope.  He never mentioned he wants scope in a kit.

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But then the discussion turned to Bode plots, and the AD2 has one of the best for half the price of a 'scope setup.

Try to keep up.

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