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AdrianLevi:
Hello,
I realise this has probably been asked a thousand times but the search wasn't useful (or my search skills are lacking).
I'm looking for a reasonably low cost first oscilloscope for power supply repair, audio and hobbyist microcontroller work. If it could decode serial signals that would be a fantastic bonus (RS232, 485, I2c ...)

I was looking at the Jaycar scope QC1938 but was wondering if there were better scopes for the same or similar price range, including scopes that can be hacked for expanded features at the same price point.

Please help, there's almost too much information out there to rule out what I need/don't need. 2nd hand would be fine but there seems to be a lot of risk involved with 2nd hand test gear!

jasonRF:
That looks suspiciously like a rebadged Hantek DSO2D10 for $549. 

https://www.jaycar.com.au/100mhz-digital-oscilloscope-with-8m-memory-depth/p/QC1938

If that is correct, there is a thread on those scopes which usually sell for much much less.  To me they look like a headache.   Look at the gazillion other scope recommendation threads and you will find the usual recommendations from Siglent or Rigol. 

jason

tautech:

--- Quote from: AdrianLevi on April 27, 2023, 11:39:10 pm ---Hello,
I realise this has probably been asked a thousand times but the search wasn't useful (or my search skills are lacking).
I'm looking for a reasonably low cost first oscilloscope for power supply repair, audio and hobbyist microcontroller work. If it could decode serial signals that would be a fantastic bonus (RS232, 485, I2c ...)

I was looking at the Jaycar scope QC1938 but was wondering if there were better scopes for the same or similar price range, including scopes that can be hacked for expanded features at the same price point.

Please help, there's almost too much information out there to rule out what I need/don't need. 2nd hand would be fine but there seems to be a lot of risk involved with 2nd hand test gear!

--- End quote ---
Welcome to the forum.

TBH if your are to get into sniffing protocols you's be better served by a 4ch DSO.
For a similar price you can get this locally:
https://appvision.com.au/index.php?id_product=502&id_product_attribute=0&rewrite=siglent-sds-1104x-u-100-mhz-4-ch-super-phosphor-oscilloscope&controller=product

TopQuark:

--- Quote from: AdrianLevi on April 27, 2023, 11:39:10 pm ---Hello,
I realise this has probably been asked a thousand times but the search wasn't useful (or my search skills are lacking).
I'm looking for a reasonably low cost first oscilloscope for power supply repair, audio and hobbyist microcontroller work. If it could decode serial signals that would be a fantastic bonus (RS232, 485, I2c ...)

I was looking at the Jaycar scope QC1938 but was wondering if there were better scopes for the same or similar price range, including scopes that can be hacked for expanded features at the same price point.

Please help, there's almost too much information out there to rule out what I need/don't need. 2nd hand would be fine but there seems to be a lot of risk involved with 2nd hand test gear!

--- End quote ---

Do you have a budget in mind?

.RC.:

--- Quote from: tautech on April 28, 2023, 01:18:45 am ---
TBH if your are to get into sniffing protocols you's be better served by a 4ch DSO.
For a similar price you can get this locally:
https://appvision.com.au/index.php?id_product=502&id_product_attribute=0&rewrite=siglent-sds-1104x-u-100-mhz-4-ch-super-phosphor-oscilloscope&controller=product

--- End quote ---

This seller sells some at a cheaper price point then the official Siglent seller. Grey imports maybe?  They do not say in stock anywhere (or else I am probably blind  and missed it).  https://www.wavecom.com.au/products.php?prod_cat_main=Oscilloscopes

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