<div dir="ltr">After seeing them recommended here before I bought a more basic Probe Master test lead set, as well as individual leads, and am also very happy with them.<div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div><br></div><div>Nathan</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Jul 24, 2026 at 11:11 AM grenert via Synth-diy <<a href="mailto:synth-diy@synth-diy.org">synth-diy@synth-diy.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">I bit the bullet years ago to shell out for this set, and it has been worth every penny. There are something like 5 different types of clip for pretty much anything you would want to grab.<div dir="auto"><a href="https://probemaster.com/9104-electronic-deluxe-test-lead-kit/" target="_blank">https://probemaster.com/9104-electronic-deluxe-test-lead-kit/</a></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">For probing a dense PCB (like SMD), these are nice. The probes themselves are smaller than ususal, with spring-loaded pogo tips to keep probing if your probing lets up a bit.</div><div dir="auto"><a href="https://www.testequity.com/product/35704-1-6342" target="_blank">https://www.testequity.com/product/35704-1-6342</a></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">If you have the patience for ebay, I think the old Tektronix P6139 is the best probe I've ever used. Small, durable, flexible cable. Hold out for a complete set with all of the accessories (clips, hook, short ground, etc).</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Best,</div><div dir="auto">J. P.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 7:10 AM Chris McDowell via Synth-diy <<a href="mailto:synth-diy@synth-diy.org" target="_blank">synth-diy@synth-diy.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><br>
This came up in another thread but l wanna ask the list directly: what kinds of probes / clips / clamps tooling are folks here enjoying and would recommend? <br>
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I have normal scope probes and normal meter probes. they're anywhere from fine to bad, and I'm always striking precarious poses to get signals I'm interested captured on the scope. <br>
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I'm reading about PCBite and tag connect as two examples of "hey this could suck less". Anyone have other favorites or experience with these? <br>
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I'm ready to spend a little bit to improve my day to day "let's see what this little fellow is up to" experience. <br>
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Cheers,<br>
Chris McDowell<br>
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