Thread: microcontroller picking up noise?
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Unread 18-09-2007, 12:15
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Re: microcontroller picking up noise?
I emailed the power company, but I haven't gotten a response yet (not that I'm really expecting one). I looked at their power quality info and, from what I can tell, this kind of noise isn't their responsibility. If I were feeling really adventurous, and I could prove that the power lines are radiating, I could probably get the FCC involved...

Anyway, I wanted to run an experiment, but I wanted to make sure that I won't hurt myself. My scope, of course, has a ground screw on the back. If I find a suitable ground for it (maybe a water pipe or the one that the cable guy seems to have installed on the breaker panel), I want to try grounding it directly. Is this a worthy/safe experiment?
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