New handheld scope+DMM, BSIDE 01, 1ch, 10MHz/48MSps (Nov 2023) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: tunk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2023, 05:53:30 pm
content: Isn't there enough of these:- 1ch, 10MHz bandwith, 48MSps- 100ns/div - 20s/div- 200mV/div - 100V/div- AC, DC- sampling depth 64kB- 2.8" display, portrait mode- size 187x74x40mm- 6000 count DMM- from around $55-60:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006164727405.html

author: Aldo22
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2023, 01:37:47 pm
content: Here's a video:

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 17, 2023, 10:20:50 am
content: I kind of like the look of this BSIDE O1 handheld "scope". It would be nice if it was a bit smaller, but it is only slightly longer than my BM235, and a little narrower.I like that it lets me use my preferred Pomona multimeter probes (TBC). More importantly it clearly shows the MIN & MAX value of a measurement, so I can see if a value is not steady and switch to scope mode to check for noise or oscillation. I am not always at one of my benches with a scope handy, nor do I want to wait for a scope to boot or rearrange things to connect a scope probe.I have a FNIRSI 5012H pocket scope but never really liked using it. I am mostly interested in quick low voltage DC measurements, and checking for signals less than 1MHz. For this I prefer just the DMM probes or other banana plug test leads. If I need a scope it will be for precise multichannel measurements or decoding, and I will use my MSO5074 or RTB2004.I was able to pick up a BSIDEO1 today on AliExpress for AU$60 (about US$40) including shipping and tax. Thankfully the seller had red ones, as I think the green is ugly. I know BSIDE often sell their products in multiple colours.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 28, 2023, 02:18:49 am
content: I got my BSIDE O1 unit today. Just had a quick play with it so far, but I like it.It is not much bigger than the BM235 which is quite a nice mid-sized meter. The supplied probes are not too chunky (I like the small Pomona ones), and have sharp tips and very soft silicone leads.Multimeter mode has reasonably quick response to voltage change, and quick continuity. Oscilloscope mode allowed me to verify some SPI clock and data signals, this was just slow SPI at 125kHz for RGB LEDs.It took me a while to work out that the MENU button can be used in DMM mode to clear measurement statistics. Also I had to do a calibration in Scope mode to clear a 1div voltage offset which was messing up the measurements and trigger value.One other thing that I noticed is that the units are in the bottom right of the display separate (and far away) from the readout value. So in certain modes like resistance you have to look there to see if the reading is 1 ohm, 1k, 1M, etc.

author: Texnik
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 12, 2024, 04:17:14 pm
content: In oscilloscope mode, can the red beam be changed to another color, for example yellow?

author: tunk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2024, 09:24:58 pm
content: Another review:https://mysku-club.translate.goog/blog/china-stores/99050.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=no&_x_tr_hist=true

author: Texnik
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 13, 2024, 04:50:28 am
content: In the topic that you indicated there is a similar question but there is no answer

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 13, 2024, 08:58:30 am
content: Quote from: Texnik on February 12, 2024, 04:17:14 pmThere are very limited settings, and nothing to adjust the trace colour (or color).

author: kvazmatik
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 09, 2024, 08:57:59 am
content: I bought one recently, but I'm not sure about voltage rating on scope. That 300V is P2P or Rms?

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2024, 12:33:47 pm
content: Quote from: kvazmatik on April 09, 2024, 08:57:59 amDC+AC peak. So in theory for LF AC only, 600V P2P.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/what-does-(dc-peak-ac)-actually-mean/Obviously you have to derate that spec significantly for higher frequencies as it is just using DMM probes.

author: tunk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 08, 2024, 08:26:10 pm
content: A generally positive review, 8MHz bandwidth:https://chinese-electronics-products-tested.blogspot.com/p/bside-o1-multimeter-and-oscilloscope.html

author: tlex
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 01, 2024, 01:21:37 pm
content: Anyone knows if there is a support site for this unit ?Got mine yesterday and I have a few questions... maybe you know !In the menu settings,What APO mean ?What firmware are you running ? Mine is at 1.2.12How do you turn off automatic power off ?

author: 4thDoctorWhoFan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2024, 01:57:12 pm
content: Quote from: tlex on June 01, 2024, 01:21:37 pmYour last question mentions auto power off & your first question mentins APO.AutoPowerOff??Perhaps you answered your own questions. That's it, I know nothing about this product.

author: tlex
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 02, 2024, 05:55:11 pm
content: Nah, I tried switching APO but that does nothing

author: ElEdu
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 18, 2024, 11:58:32 am
content: Bside support responded to me:Dear Eduardo,Thank you for contacting us.Please download the firmware update for BSIDE O1 Oscilloscope from thefollowing link:https://www.mediafire.com/file/h4gmy1sl5titaqn/FW-V1218.O1/fileFeel free to contact us for any questions.RegardsMichael

author: SirClanger
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 09, 2024, 03:29:03 pm
content: Quote from: ElEdu on July 18, 2024, 11:58:32 amHow did you contact BSide? They don't have a website, and Aliexpress tells me that there is no support from the manufacturer. Thank you.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 12, 2024, 07:04:20 am
content: Quote from: ElEdu on July 18, 2024, 11:58:32 amHave you tried installing this? My O1 is running firmware V1.1.3, so I connected to my PC via USB and dropped the file into the UPDATE folder. Once copied across, it disconnected USB and the mounted drive but then did nothing. I waited a couple of minutes, then power cycled and it still had V1.1.3. I have another O1 at home I'd like to update as well.While playing, I became curious as I hadn't seen any photos of the inside, so I pulled off the silicone cover and removed 4 screws. A couple of photos attached, but not a detailed teardown.The main mcu is an Artery AT32F403AVGT7, similar to that used in a number of other recent "toy" devices.

author: ElEdu
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 25, 2025, 03:21:41 am
content: Sorry for the delay in replying, I didn't receive any notification from the forum. I've been using this update since July and in addition to the change in the color of the stroke, which helps a lot, I think that the auto mode is faster. I'm attaching a photo. Regarding the message, I only found a customer service address and I asked them to change the color. They sent me the link in a couple of days. Just copy it to the internal disk via USB and it restarts with the new version.

author: ElEdu
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 25, 2025, 03:37:53 am
content: Website：aimometer.comEmail: aimometer@outlook.comWhatsapp:+8617856969294

author: ab.fani
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 08, 2025, 05:13:42 am
content: Thank you for your sending information. The Picture that you attached shown your version is 1.2.24 but the link of file is 1.2.18. If you have that last version please send it.

author: ElEdu
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 09, 2025, 01:50:08 am
content: The screen corresponds to this file, I had not noticed the discrepancy, perhaps it is a later version due to the change in the color of the oscilloscope trace.

author: LsrSal
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 16, 2025, 12:05:28 am
content: Just got it today from Amazon US for $35+tax.I like it but red scope trace is s non-started for me. Almost sent it back.With thought that firmware maybe able to fix it, and a warranty card in the case, without much hope quickly located:-Manufacturer: Shenzhen Aimometer Co., Ltd.-Model: BSIDE O1-Page:https://aimometer.com/products/bside-o1handheld-oscilloscope-multimeter-three-in-one-multifunctional-signal-digital-high-precision-waveform-data-storage-multimeter-Firmware: pick O1 athttps://www.mediafire.com/folder/zlh98n2pgxte9/BSIDE+METER+UPGRADEAs of today, latest firmware is 1225. Connect to PC and drop upgrade file into obvious folder. Actually very convenient way to do the upgrade!Happy to confirm that trace color now is YELLOW. That makes it x100 more usable.Rarely gives me 4-digit measurements. Most of the time reports only 3 digit, but is single count agreed with my Fluke 87-V. Very good.Easy on the eyes. Accurate. Keeping it.

author: dixvgd
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 14, 2025, 06:46:48 pm
content: I received mine Bside O1 few days ago, with v1.0.3 firmware. Attempts to update to 1.2.18 and 1.2.25 from links in this thread does nothing, rom files simply disappear from "Update" folder in the device. I think that multimeter with 1.0.X rom had hardware incompatibility and cannot be updated to 1.2.X (as it is on Owon hds2x2 scopes).And I stayed with ugly red color of scope trace. Chinese seller promised to help with update, but currently don't reply anything.Maybe someone has another version of firmware for O1?

author: harrimansat
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2025, 06:51:52 pm
content: Hi, I’ve bought a BSIDE O01. Is there any way to view the current on the oscilloscope screen?

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 25, 2025, 12:50:21 am
content: Quote from: harrimansat on September 24, 2025, 06:51:52 pmThe scope function only works with the voltage input, so you would need a current clamp adapter, or you could use an external current shunt if that is safe to do.There is the HoldPeak HP-605A Clamp Adapter which is cheap but is considered pretty poor and doesn't specify bandwidth.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/holdpeak-current-probes-hp-605x-any-good/A better but more expensive option is a Hantek CC65 with 20kHz bandwidth.Anything with higher bandwidth is likely to come with a BNC connector, and I believe the CC65 comes with one.https://hantek.com/products/detail/77Keep in mind that these current clamps are generally not very good for measuring low currents.

author: danno_cj
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2025, 03:19:18 pm
content: Hantek CC65 on low current range feed 100mV for every 1A and your scope has very poor sensitivity (200mV). The outcome is this: anything lower than 2A is invisible on scope screen. The high current range is useless because here the current clamp feed 10mV for every 1A.With Hold peak clamp (1mV/1A) in combination with your scope you can see values over 200A.A suitable current clamp for this BSIDE O1 toy scope is Loto CC100 because generate 1V for every 1A. Is only for DC and because scope lack BNC connector one adapter is required.

author: ElEdu
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 25, 2025, 03:29:09 pm
content: The Bside O1 has a sensitivity of 20 mV, in the specifications it is incorrectly indicated because normally it starts in x10 mode but it can be changed to x1 mode