USB DSO aka PC oscilloscope recomendations

[billbo911]

Originally Posted by Mk.32

While not a USB one, a friend of me has one of these and loves it.

http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/dso...ope-p-736.html

More portable and 4 channels.

I was considering this one as well, I'm just not sure if the display form factor is sufficient for my needs.

Originally Posted by marshall

I have one and I can't recommend it. The firmware/software is complicated to use and update. It's not bad or anything but it's not my goto scope.

Thanks, this is type of comment that speak volumes.

Originally Posted by marshall

I picked up a Rigol DSO this season and am really impressed with it. .....

I would actually LOVE to have a nice bench O'Scope! When I worked for GE, some 14+ years ago, I carried one with me every single day as part of my tool set. Sadly, those days are over and dropping $400+ just isn't in the cards.

Originally Posted by marshall

I used to own a USB based DSO from Parallax that fit the description of what is being sought. It was very basic but it worked well for most of my college projects. ...

I would really like to try one of these. They look almost perfect for what I am expecting to use it for.

Originally Posted by marshall

Honestly, for $70-$80, try one of them out and let us know.

This may be my final approach once I have weighed out all my options.

Originally Posted by techhelpbb

If you dive into oscilloscopes deep enough you will quickly realize you get what you pay for....

No deep dive needed. This is a fact I understand completely! It literally is a matter of limited available finances for this item.

Originally Posted by Michael Hill

I'll agree...you really do get what you pay for. .... the Rigol's the way to go. I bought my 50 MHz one only because I knew I could mod it to have 100 MHz capability.

Oh yeah, now we're talking! So, modifying it to improve performance? Please, tell me more!!

Originally Posted by Michael Hill

An alternate solution is to check out local university surplus sales. sometimes thy have scopes in there for real cheap.

Now this is an idea I had not considered. I will definitely look into this option! THANKS!!