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So... I bought a Hantek DSO2C10 as my first oscilloscope...

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MarkS:
It was the best that I could afford. Now I'm finding out that it is not just cheap, but bad cheap. I cannot afford anything better, so I'm stuck with it. What tips and tricks can I use to make it at least somewhat usable? I'm mostly sticking to retro computer stuff as well as simple hobby projects with microcontrollers and 74 series logic. Nothing too extreme. I would be surprised if I'll ever need to measure a signal over 20 MHz.

Am I seriously screwed?

RoGeorge:
Looks like a nice oscilloscope for the money.  :-+

Would be enough for vintage computers, TTL and microcontrollers.  Not sure what tips and tricks are you looking for.  First tip is to read the user manual, side by side with the instrument, to get used with the oscilloscope's capabilities.

What are your doubts about it?

MarkS:

--- Quote from: RoGeorge on January 25, 2023, 07:31:13 pm ---What are your doubts about it?

--- End quote ---

Pretty much what I've read on this thread: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/best-brand-name-for-an-oscilloscope/ Truth is, this is my first oscilloscope and I wouldn't know if what it's showing me is valid or not.

RoGeorge:
Don't worry too much about that.  Go ahead and start using it.  Especially because it's your first oscilloscope, read the manual while practicing with the instrument.  Read and try all its functions, even if you think you'll not need some of them. 

Hantek is on the market for a while, I don't think they lie in the specs, so I bet the oscilloscope will show the signals correctly (in the range stated in its specs, of course).  Ask for whatever you'll find unclear, or for whatever you think might not work as expected, or that might seem different than as explain in the manual.  Then, start using the oscilloscope with your projects.

MarkS:
Thank you! I appreciate the advice. It was pretty upsetting finding that thread last night. I would love a better scope. Heck, I'd love a GHz rated $50,000 scope! Who wouldn't? But this is the best I can do.

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