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      Yes, you can hack the Rigol not only to a higher base model, but
      also unlock protocol analyzers, extra trigger modes etc, probably
      nothing an analog synth kit builder desperately needs, though.<br>
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      - Steve<br>
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      Am 06.05.2018 um 21:58 schrieb Quincas Moreira:<br>
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      <div dir="ltr">As mentioned in my other thread, I have the Rigol
        DS1104Z, but I hear one can purchase the much cheaper Rigol
        DS1054Z and hack the firware making it identical to mine, since
        the hardware is the same:  <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hack-Upgrade-a-Rigol-DS1054Z-Digital-Oscill/">http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hack-Upgrade-a-Rigol-DS1054Z-Digital-Oscill/</a>
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        <div>I now have the DSO Shell which I honestly think suits 90%
          of synth DIY needs. Used to have the DSO 128 kit which was ok
          too.<br>
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          <div>I have had a slew of cheap DMMs, just waiting to have the
            cash to buy a better one. Timmy Churches of O&C fame has
            recommended I buy this one:  <br>
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            <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eevblog/eevblog-121gw-multimeter">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eevblog/eevblog-121gw-multimeter</a><br>
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          <div>Other than that I use a cable I made with some alligator
            clips on one end and a 1/4šplug on the other, which I stick
            into a fender pocket battery powered Bassman amp just to
            hear signals when troubleshooting.<br>
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            That's it for test equipment here....</div>
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        <div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 2:43 PM, Michael
          E Caloroso <span dir="ltr"><<a moz-do-not-send="true"
              href="mailto:mec.forumreader@gmail.com" target="_blank">mec.forumreader@gmail.com</a>></span>
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            .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">I do far
            more maintenance/repair/calibration than building circuits.<br>
            My tools are:<br>
            <br>
            Tek 2430A<br>
            <br>
            ABI Chipmaster for testing logic ICs (not terribly
            comprehensive)<br>
            <br>
            Peak Electronics DCA75 for testing discrete components (nice
            tool)<br>
            <br>
            Tek 7904 comprehensive system consisting of these modules:<br>
            2x 7A26 vertical amplifiers<br>
            7B53A horizontal amplifier<br>
            7B92 horizontal amplifier<br>
            7D15 universal counter<br>
            7D01 logic analyzer w/ DF1 formatter<br>
            7L5 frequency analyzer<br>
            <br>
            One of the power features of this system is I can configure
            the logic<br>
            analyzer to trigger on a microprocessor event, and then use
            THAT to<br>
            trigger the analog scope system to capture an aperiodic
            signal.  Saved<br>
            my butt a few times...<br>
            <br>
            Tek TM515 portable system consisting of:<br>
            DC503 universal counter<br>
            FG502 function generator<br>
            SC503 storage analog scope<br>
            DM501A DMM<br>
            <br>
            I also have a Tek FG504 function generator, but it won't
            plug into the<br>
            TM515 chassis (not compatible).<br>
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            MC<br>
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              On 5/6/18, Jimmy Moore <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
                href="mailto:jamoore84@gmail.com">jamoore84@gmail.com</a>>
              wrote:<br>
              > I didn't mean to clutter up Quincas' thread with the
              scope conversation,<br>
              > but I'd love to hear more about what test gear people
              use.<br>
              ><br>
              > I've recently gotten back into kit building, and
              Quincas' video on the kit<br>
              > scope looked fun and useful -- Do people have other
              equipment that<br>
              > similarly fills a similar purpose that is worth its
              while? Space is at a<br>
              > premium in my apartment, which is why I'm interested
              in hearing about these<br>
              > small kit things.  I don't have much room for a
              dedicated test bench!<br>
              ><br>
              > Steve's comment about the DSO112<br>
            </span>> <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
              href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGU9LoEpQFw"
              rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/<wbr>watch?v=fGU9LoEpQFw</a>>
            brought me further down the<br>
            <span class="im HOEnZb">> rabbit hole.<br>
              ><br>
              ><br>
              >  What's everyone use?<br>
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          Moreira<br>
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