Hey guys!
I'd looked into the PC-based digital scopes and they would probably be
more than adequate for audio frequency work. Both of these have been
reviewed in the various electronic magazines and the Bitscope has a
users group like this one. Check out the archives or just sign up.
A good dual channel scope is very useful for fast troubleshooting and
prototyping - though not entirely necessary. Here's what I use daily
- Paul S. will get a good laugh!:
A very inexpensive Leader LCD100 digital scope with a built-in DMM. A
200kHz device, it is always on when I'm playing with the synth and
testing new module designs in real patches with other modules. I
picked it out of the trash at work during a 5S frenzy. It's very handy!
A teacher gave me an old Speco FS4820 scope when I was a student. He
claimed it needed repair. I calibrated it and use it all the time.
I actually bought (with money, no less. Don't say a thing, Mike
Marsh!)a B&K 35MHz dual channel scope. I got it a local hamfest for
$45.00 and gave it a good cleaning. To find hamfests in your area,
check out
http://www.arrl.org or ask somebody that looks like an
amateur radio operator and ask. We're easy to spot - picture Paul S.
with about 75 more pounds, ill-fitting clothing from the local
hardware store, and a bunch of electronic stuff hanging from his belt.
I only wish I were kidding. <sigh>
Chub - KG9MS incognito
--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "wjhall11" <wjhall@...> wrote:
>
> And I'd like to ask for opinionsa on a similar gadget - I had been
> musing about the Velleman Two Channel USB PC Oscilloscope - I found it
> on line for about $350. (You might take a look at that too, Phil.) I
> haven't a clue as to how good these things are.
>
> I had thought that a sope like this runnung on a relatively cheap
> laptop, might make a good wave-form display for my synth as well as
> for testing purposes.
>
> I'll be looking forward to opinions.
>
> Thanks. Bill
>
>
> --- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "Phil Peery" <ppeery@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I hope you all are having a great holiday season! I'm looking for
some
> > opinion's/advice. I've been considering getting a Bitscope, which is
> > the USB connected, PC based oscilliscope. Does anyone have any
> > experience with these, and would you recommend them? I'm thinking of
> > the BS310U dual channel, 100 mhz model. With analog probes, I'm
> > looking at about $550. Thoughts? Thanks!
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Phil
> >
>