Affordable case for Rigol DS1052E/DS1102E - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: dorkshoei
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2014, 10:25:33 pm
content: Hi.I'm looking for an inexpensive case for a Rigol DS1052E. I only paid $125 for the scope so I don't really fancy paying $60 for the Rigol B1 bag.Are there any reasonably priced alternatives? There seem to be cheap cases for the OWON scopes but none specify a size so I'm not sure if they'll fit the Rigol (width 303mm, height 154mm, depth 133mm).I'm happy to order direct from China, never had any issues before and I'm not in a huge rush so I can wait for delivery.

author: hobbyist42
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 07, 2014, 11:48:20 pm
content: A colleague of mine found an inexpensive camcorder case with dimensions that fix his oscilloscope pretty well. I have started looking for a similar case for my DS1054Z, but have not come across a good fit yet.I am still looking for for a case, but it has not been a high priority just yet.Good luck with your search.Hobbyist42

author: dorkshoei
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2014, 06:43:51 pm
content: That's a good option.I found this on Amazon which looks pretty similar to the Rigol B1 bag.http://www.amazon.com/Studio-Series-Camera-Case-Size/dp/B003732AE6

author: dorkshoei
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2014, 01:57:40 am
content: Fits great.

author: dorkshoei
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2014, 02:44:41 am
content: I prefer the camera bag. Has a hand strap and also a shoulder strap, which the bicycle bags don't.Anyhow, I already bought something

author: Mark_O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2014, 04:23:59 am
content: Quote from: dorkshoei on October 11, 2014, 02:44:41 amI agree. However, I think the cycling bag is still a good suggestion. Thanks, Wilfred!As for the cam bag, thanks a lot for posting the pic, dorkshoei. I was wondering about the internals, and Amazon showed only the outside. Looks quite nice. Definitely an affordable solution, and a good fit. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

author: dorkshoei
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2014, 04:53:58 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on October 11, 2014, 04:22:50 amI already did. See post with Amazon link and subsequent post with picture of case and scope inside.Quote from: wilfred on October 11, 2014, 04:22:50 amI understand, I was commenting on the particular one you posted a pic of; specifically the hand strap on the end rather than the top.Quote from: Mark_O on October 11, 2014, 04:23:59 amIt includes some velcro dividers (for cameras/lenses). I threw them away. Also the stated dimensions on the Amazon site are the internal dimensions in case this helps anyone. Catalog for their products can be found here:http://www.vidprousa.com/catalog.pdfThis bag (STU-30) is on page 11.The only thing I don't like is that the end pockets are too small for any of the Rigol accessories to fit into. I wish they went all the way down to the bottom of the bag like the front pocket.

author: Mark_O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2014, 06:55:44 am
content: Quote from: dorkshoei on October 11, 2014, 04:53:58 amIn that case, ah... situation, you may have preferred their TL-60 case. The side pockets there look substantially larger. Those are going for 25 bucks (delivered) on eBay. And probably some dealers too... I just did a really quick check.

author: dorkshoei
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2014, 04:21:53 pm
content: Quote from: Mark_O on October 11, 2014, 06:55:44 amBelieve it or not, I'd seen that before I purchased. I preferred the buckle setup for securing the front. Anyhow, I think we've adequately covered all options at this point

author: Mark_O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2014, 10:21:29 pm
content: Quote from: dorkshoei on October 11, 2014, 04:21:53 pmMe too.QuoteNaaah. We hash everything to death here, then kick it a few more times, just for good measure.