[sdiy] Cool Gadget Bargains

[Terry Bowman]

In the process of chasing down the logic analyzer I ran across some bargains that may be of interest, especially to those in the US. 

First, this SONAR device could probably be used as some sort of music/chaos controller:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJJHX7KD <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJJHX7KD>


Back to the test equipment...

I was searching for a pocket scope with a screen larger than the usual 2.4", somewhat higher practical bandwidth than the 200kHz toys that I have already have and any additional bells and whistles I might have a use for. Both of these have 3.2" screens and what appears to a remotely workable UI. 

"Portable 2CH Handheld Oscilloscope, 120MHz Digital Oscilloscopes with Bandwidth 500MSa/s":

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC1D9PYC <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC1D9PYC>

At this moment the price is $79.99, the lowest it's ever been and insanely cheap. They're $120+ on AX.


"BSIDE Handheld Digital Oscilloscope 3.2” TFT LCD Scope Tester, 10MHz Bandwidth":

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQKZ8BLF?th=1 <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQKZ8BLF?th=1>

$35, ships from the US. You might find one on AX for that. 

I assume that the practical bandwidth of the scopes is half whatever the spec is. We'll see. I can always send them back if they're too much trouble to use. 8D


Finally, I got one of these cool DMMs before the price increase:

"It looks strange, this desktop multimeter with 19999 counts and with a Bluetooth MP3 player, thermometer and clock as extras. Strange combination, but its specifications are excellent and that for a nice price. So this unique device is worth an extensive test."

https://chinese-electronics-products-tested.blogspot.com/p/aneng-an888s-desktop-multimeter-tested.html <https://chinese-electronics-products-tested.blogspot.com/p/aneng-an888s-desktop-multimeter-tested.html>

https://www.amazon.com/ZOTEK-Multifunctional-Multimeter-multimeter-integrates/dp/B0B2181BTQ/ <https://www.amazon.com/ZOTEK-Multifunctional-Multimeter-multimeter-integrates/dp/B0B2181BTQ/>

The speakers sound much better than the ones in my laptop. The latest model, 5566SE, adds the ability to speak what's on the display when you push a button on the negative probe. Unfortunately, they changed the color of the bezel to black. I really liked the Ferrari colors.

That Chinese products site has reviews of a lot of this inexpensive stuff.


Terry Bowman, KA4HJH
"The Mac Doctor"

https://www.astarcloseup.com <https://www.astarcloseup.com/>

#1: There is no substitute for good tools;

#2: Always use the right tool for the job.

Linn Westcott, editor emeritus, Model Railroader magazine

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