Oscilloscope

[ptonsparky]

I was surprised at how low some of these are priced. Even a Fluke model.
Any recommendations for $400 or below? That would have been my limit for seldom used tools.

 

[PaulMmn]

I assume you're talking portable... you can get cards to slide into your desktop computer...
How big a screen on the portable models? And what kind of resolution? Can they capture data to a thumb drive and view it enlarged at full resolution on your desktop?

 

[Joethemechanic]

Personally I'm not sure because I'm still shopping. My oscilloscope is older than dirt with a CRT display and not exactly portable.

But I've seen little portables as low as 8 bucks on Ali. Just looking at this one now, but not done reading up on it

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803582079726.html?spm=a2g0o.ppclist.product.18.70f1wFkiwFki9I&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21%24279.00%21%24108.81%21%21%21%21%21%402101c5ac16879708336262806eff17%2112000027099556300%21btf&_t=pvid%3A20bea0e1-7139-4aaa-904f-636bbb56492a&afTraceInfo=1005003768394478__pc__pcBridgePPC__xxxxxx__1687970833&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

 

[Shaneyj]

I was surprised at how low some of these are priced. Even a Fluke model.
Any recommendations for $400 or below? That would have been my limit for seldom used tools.

Siglent SDS1202X-E 200 for less than 400.
Daily use for automotive, process signal measurement, CANbus, serial, and more.


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[Joethemechanic]

Damn, it looks like pretty soon I'll be putting my Philco out to pasture

 

[retirede]

My B&K Precision bit the dust a couple decades ago. I haven’t had a real need to replace it. There are rare occasions when I miss it, though.

 

[infinity]

I bought a used BK Precision scope a few years ago for less than $150. For my occasional use it works well.

 

[Joethemechanic]

What about these multimeter/oscilloscopes.? How capable are they? I see some are 2 channel. Can I get an amp clamp adapter so I can simultaneously watch voltage and current? How well will they show distortions from 6 pulse drives, and switching power supplies? I really don't know what to expect from one.

BTW, I seriously did have the Philco Jr. back in the 70's

 

[ptonsparky]

I have a Fuke 43B. About 30 years old. Screen resolution is PP. IIRC, downloading the info and viewing it on a computer screen was much better but back then the monitors weren't all that great either. Never used it on a VFD. Time to dust it off and see if I can run it again.