[sdiy] Logic Analyzer Advice

[Mike Bryant]

I haven't seen anybody mention Digilent.  They've rationalised their range considerably since being taken over but the main product combines oscilloscope, logic analyser and waveform generator in one box.  I have the older version and it's very good.

https://digilent.com/shop/analog-discovery-3/


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From: Synth-diy <synth-diy-bounces at synth-diy.org> on behalf of Terry Bowman via Synth-diy <synth-diy at synth-diy.org>
Sent: 17 May 2025 23:28
To: SDIY <synth-diy at synth-diy.org>
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Logic Analyzer Advice

Thanks to everyone who replied. Lots to think about.

How about this one?:

https://www.amazon.com/DL16-Plus-Analyzer-16Channels-Interface/dp/B0CYP2BJSN/ref=sr_1_32?crid=85ISGH6ZMX8E&th=1

A step up from the ubiquitous 24MHz toys. It's cheaper on Amazon than AX today and the software runs on my existing system. Nothing else works off the bat.. What are the hidden gotchas?

Saleae is a bit pricey. Some recommend DSLogic which is in the same price class. I see that some of the newer ones have USB 3. Further thoughts appreciated.


On May 16, 2025, at 6:36 PM, grant musictechnologiesgroup.com<http://musictechnologiesgroup.com> <grant at musictechnologiesgroup.com<mailto:grant at musictechnologiesgroup.com>> wrote:

MC14495 Hexadecimal-to-Seven Segment Driver
https://www.futurlec.com/Datasheet/Motorola/MC14495.pdf

It looks like you don't even need a clock if the latch has a transparent
mode:

https://www.benningtons.net/wp-content/images/blinken-hex-sch.png

I have a use for this right now. I've wanted one in the past. Does anyone have the PCB?

A big thanks to everyone. I should have done this years ago.


Terry Bowman, KA4HJH
"The Mac Doctor"

https://www.astarcloseup.com

#1: There is no substitute for good tools;

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

Linn Westcott


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From: Synth-diy <synth-diy-bounces at synth-diy.org> on behalf of Terry Bowman via Synth-diy <synth-diy at synth-diy.org>
Sent: 17 May 2025 23:28
To: SDIY <synth-diy at synth-diy.org>
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Logic Analyzer Advice

Thanks to everyone who replied. Lots to think about.

How about this one?:

https://www.amazon.com/DL16-Plus-Analyzer-16Channels-Interface/dp/B0CYP2BJSN/ref=sr_1_32?crid=85ISGH6ZMX8E&th=1

A step up from the ubiquitous 24MHz toys. It's cheaper on Amazon than AX today and the software runs on my existing system. Nothing else works off the bat.. What are the hidden gotchas?

Saleae is a bit pricey. Some recommend DSLogic which is in the same price class. I see that some of the newer ones have USB 3. Further thoughts appreciated.


On May 16, 2025, at 6:36 PM, grant musictechnologiesgroup.com<http://musictechnologiesgroup.com> <grant at musictechnologiesgroup.com<mailto:grant at musictechnologiesgroup.com>> wrote:

MC14495 Hexadecimal-to-Seven Segment Driver
https://www.futurlec.com/Datasheet/Motorola/MC14495.pdf

It looks like you don't even need a clock if the latch has a transparent
mode:

https://www.benningtons.net/wp-content/images/blinken-hex-sch.png

I have a use for this right now. I've wanted one in the past. Does anyone have the PCB?

A big thanks to everyone. I should have done this years ago.


Terry Bowman, KA4HJH
"The Mac Doctor"

https://www.astarcloseup.com

#1: There is no substitute for good tools;

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

Linn Westcott

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