[sdiy] Scope recommendations

[Thomas Strathmann]

On 19.11.12 23:20, Tim Ressel wrote:
> I just received the Owon SDS7102 and wanted to share my initial observations. So far I am pleased. There was a spot of panic when looked like it had only one ADC and was multiplexing, but it turned out to be this funky triggering mode where each channel can have its own trigger level. I've never seen that before.
> 
> The manual could be written a bit better. My first attempt to save a screen capture to flash drive failed. The included probes (two) are okay. The 10M depth feature is handy, although with 8 bits it is of limited usefulness. Cannot change the color of the traces. 

How do you like the handling overall? I tried out the Owon last week and
I didn't get along with having to constantly move my hands to different
parts of the user panel while every so often nearly pushing over the
scope on its flimsy feet with a light button press. I liked the one shot
button though and the big display.

I'm quite happy with the Rigol DS1102E despite its small screen. But for
me the useability (which beyond a certain degree is purely subjective)
and sturdiness of the unit is key. The Rigol I'd throw in a bag and take
with me without hesitation. With the Owon I feared that it might break
mechanically or electronically at any time either with or without my
help. Oh, and the fan on my unit was not very much quieter than the Rigol.

I do not intend to damn the Owon or anything of that sort. I just want
to give a second (or rather n-th) perspective to people who are torn
between these two units.

	Thomas