[sdiy] Oscilloscope

[>>>marjan<<<]

> uninsured, arrived in a dented box, and when I shook it the
> scope rattled around inside!!

:( that's bad...

> 
> This is the first time I've ever used a scope.  It's a Techtronix
> 2215.  So I have a few questions:
> 
> 1) How can I tell if this thing works without having test leads?

there should be onboard test oscillator on that tek, 0.5v @ 1khz
you need a probe to test it (or improvise something with clips
and pins), then calibrate it (with probe), if you see square
wave you're ready to go...


> 3) What kind of test leads should I buy?
>

10X and/or 100X probe
 
> I turned it on, and a flat line appeared in the display.  I fooled
> with some knobs and switches and got a nice bright regular
> pulse to go across the screen continuously.  I'm hoping this
> is a good sign.
> 

yes it is...

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marjan


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