I bought one of those "light comes on but I have no way of testing it
further" deals on ebay for 21$ and 5$ shipping, and miracle of
miracles it worked! And still does! And my wife never complains about
the price of 300's, but asked about the scope, and I was able to show
her it cost 21$, and she was impressed, I think. Or it might have been
her "what the heck is that" look, it's sometimes hard to tell.
On 1/1/07, Mike Marsh <michaelmarsh@...> wrote:
>
> I say nothing.
>
> Except that I got my scope on eBay for $60.00 and used my wife's money...
>
> :\
>
> m
>
> --- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "Charles Osthelder"
>
> <charlesosthelder@...> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
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