[sdiy] PC based usb oscilloscopes

[Bert Schiettecatte]

> Does anybody here have experience with one of these usb 
> oscilloscopes controlled via Windoze software, just like this 
> one http://www.linkins4.com/oscilloscope21.htm

IMHO you should avoid these things and use a real scope. The software 
Is very based on most of these units. I downloaded a lot of software 
And tried them all before I finally bought a Tektronix TDS1002 scope, 
One of the cheapest models with black and white display. It has been 
Rock solid in my setup and I'm glad I didn't buy a USB scope. 
Then there is the issue of operating the scope, where you can learn 
All the knobs and buttons by heart if you use it for a month ... 
This is a problem in software. 

Just my opinion.. I'm sure there must be situations where you can't 
Use a big hardware scope. 

bert