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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: Blaise170 on Tue, 09 June 2015, 23:13:35
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Hi guys, I am thinking about picking up an oscilloscope for hobby work for when I'm working on electrical projects from audio to keyboards to computers. I don't have a substantial budget, but I want to make sure I get a quality oscilloscope. Does anyone have any suggestions for one that is less than around $80? :)
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For a keyboard, what do you need the oscilloscope for? Wouldn't a good dmm be more useful?
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For a keyboard, what do you need the oscilloscope for? Wouldn't a good dmm be more useful?
Anything capactive, model F and topre, especially when working on custom pcbs for each, would require one.
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Even if I didn't need it for keyboards, I still need it for other things too, notably some audio equipment I'm working on. :thumb:
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That's true, the lowest price I remember seeing for a "pocket nano" oscilloscope was ~$90. Though I'm not too sure how much choice you'll have to pick through.
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Maybe look at this (http://www.digilentinc.com/Products/Detail.cfm?NavPath=2,842,1018&Prod=ANALOG-DISCOVERY&CFID=11846800&CFTOKEN=7e78435c201010a5-980B9D46-5056-0201-02174FD5E39E4CF2) it's for ee students.
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Hi guys, I am thinking about picking up an oscilloscope for hobby work for when I'm working on electrical projects from audio to keyboards to computers. I don't have a substantial budget, but I want to make sure I get a quality oscilloscope. Does anyone have any suggestions for one that is less than around $80? :)
It depends on your needs. The portable oscilloscope is usually expensive actually, so if you need something high quality, it would be conflict with your budget 80$. However, if you only something with low MHz, you can consider VELLEMAN HPS140i:
http://www.amazon.com/VELLEMAN-HPS140I-HANDHELD-POCKET-included/dp/B004KKTUV6#customerReviews