MOTM

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
> >
>