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2023-11-15 2:43 pm
First of all, from here on it is called a scope as the other word is too long to keep typing.
I should get my new scope, a Rigol DHO802. It's been 50 years since I last touched a scope, and even then used it only a few times a year. I will need to learn from scratch. Another member suggested I chronicle my journey in case others benefit. This is the start.
So far, I have a book on order, a hardware board designed as a scope teaching device, and a few websites. I will locate a YT video or two along the way. If you are interested, either subscribe to this Topic or Follow me, but Following me will get you notified of all my other posts as well.
The board is called the Oscilloscope Tutor Module. It is about $35 CDN/$25 USD
I got mine at qkits.com, but shipping and tax made it $58.86. I also saw it for sale elsewhere for over $50.
I also plan on using 555 timer circuits, OpAmp circuits, and a small, inexpensive Signal Generator I previously purchased. I have seen references to using Arduinos, etc to create scope testing circuits and will do that as well.
That's it for now. If you would like to drop a reply to let me know you are subscribed or following, that will help me do a better job.
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Arduino says and I agree, in general, the const keyword is preferred for defining constants and should be used instead of #define
"Never wrestle with a pig....the pig loves it and you end up covered in mud..." anon
My experience hours are >75,000 and I stopped counting in 2004.
Major Languages - 360 Macro Assembler, Intel Assembler, PLI/1, Pascal, C plus numerous job control and scripting
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2023-11-22 3:34 pm
I didn't realize I needed a 9VAC adapter, so I have not started with the Tutor Board. After unboxing, I connected the probe to the built-in Probe Compensation Signal and adjusted the probe. I connected 9VDC to the Tutor Board and then connected the probe to a random point on the board. NADA was on the screen, so I pressed the 'AUTO' button, and voila, a signal. This button will be my favourite, I am sure.
The next thing I did was to use my new printer to print the instruction manual. It is 238 pages or about 1/2" double-sided (I was tempted to print it 2up double-sided, but I thought I might need more room for notes)
The 9VAC wall wart will arrive in the next day or two, but so will the new puppy, and I hope you understand that new pups come ahead of hobbies.
My ADD prevents me from reading the manual from front to back, so I have to look at the TOC and pick a topic of interest to learn a chunk at a time. I did notice this scope can replace my VOM for very precise voltage measurements, and it also has a built-in logic analyzer to replace my old cheap analyzer. (for I2C, SPI, etc)
That is it for now.
Arduino says and I agree, in general, the const keyword is preferred for defining constants and should be used instead of #define
"Never wrestle with a pig....the pig loves it and you end up covered in mud..." anon
My experience hours are >75,000 and I stopped counting in 2004.
Major Languages - 360 Macro Assembler, Intel Assembler, PLI/1, Pascal, C plus numerous job control and scripting
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2023-11-22 6:23 pm
@zander Looks like your on your way.. The idea of taking it a chunk at a time is a good one..
It won't seem so intimidating after you get a few hours of practice under your belt, and you'll find it a very useful and versatile tool for trouble-shooting.. Let us know how your getting on, be safe, and have fun...BTW, your right, The puppies do come first !.. 😊 😊
LouisR