My First Scope has arrived :D - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ElectroElvis
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 10:03:37 am
content: Hello evryone,I am so excited to share with all of you that my newly (used) and mainly the first oscilloscope has arrived this morning)DHL guy knocked and i just jumed to the door. Here are some photos taken with my telephone, not the best quality but you can see what is all the hype all about.It is Philips PM 3240 50 MHz scope that i got for 160€ in total with shipping.Only thing i am a little dissapointed is the probe and, it looks like the main part that goes into scope is original from Philips but the front part that you hook to circuit is some random generic cheap plastic part. It does not work that great, since the clamp doesnt have good contact with needle inside. And the cable is torn on one place with some wires cuted inside.Guess i will need to buy new probe from other company like Vellman or somthing.Pics:

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 10:14:27 am
content: What are you waiting for? Crack it open!Enjoy your CRO!Alexander.

author: wkb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 10:49:42 am
content: Congratulations.BTW: we now also know you own an iPhone...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 11:24:26 am
content: Nice!it will serve you well.Does it have x5 mag on the vertical amplifier? (usually pull the centre knob out), I can't see that written anywhere.Dave.

author: bsgd
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 11:34:34 am
content: Congrats! I remember how happy I was when I got my first scope....

author: mobbarley
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 12:43:57 pm
content: Quote from: wkb on January 30, 2012, 10:49:42 amoh it is worse than that...the locate button takes takes you right there (assuming the gps lock was available).Everyone should know about EXIF when posting photos on the net.

author: sonicj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 01:20:40 pm
content: that grey on black looks tough!

author: ElectroElvis
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 02:33:38 pm
content: Hehe yea i also have iphone and dont really need to hide from you guys heh:)@EEVblog it is written in top right corner pull for mag x5.The seller will send me new probe, he has been kind since we step first time in contact.I will have a lot of question about how to correctly operate this scope hope this doesnt botter someone:))ElviPS: i am located in upper Austira exactly in city called Traun if sombody wants to pay me a visit:)

author: krivx
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 03:44:38 pm
content: Looks nice. I got a PM3217 for my first scope a little while ago, but in much dirtier condition and no probes. I ended up buying a set of generic eBay probes.

author: wkb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 04:25:23 pm
content: Quote from: mobbarley on January 30, 2012, 12:43:57 pmAt least he is above sea level..In .nl I could do below sea level

author: MarkS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 08:56:08 pm
content: Quote from: Elvis O. on January 30, 2012, 02:33:38 pmGreat! I happen to need a scope at the moment...

author: george graves
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 10:20:17 pm
content: QuoteI feel really bad for your ex-girlfriends.

author: PStevenson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2012, 10:53:44 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 30, 2012, 11:24:26 amI've got a very similar one and mine has 10x so I'd imagine that's the same.I love these old philips scopes, take it apart it's mostly discrete and a work of art

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2012, 04:09:33 am
content: Quote from: mobbarley on January 30, 2012, 12:43:57 pmTutorial please?

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2012, 05:43:45 am
content: You want a tutorial on how to stalk people with the data? or how to stop people from stalking you?

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2012, 06:59:54 am
content: Quote from: Psi on January 31, 2012, 05:43:45 amBoth. I'm very curious to know)

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2012, 07:09:15 am
content: Quote from: Mint. on January 31, 2012, 06:59:54 amActually not only both, there are many others as well, like pretending you look innocent and can be easily stalked, by giving the stalker fake data that are so funny that they will feel like a fool...lol...

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2012, 07:37:51 am
content: Quote from: Elvis O. on January 30, 2012, 10:03:37 amCongratz and you owe us all a complete teardown photo shots gallery.Seriously, apart from probes, I think its time to buy or build it your self an esr meter if you're planning to do a recap.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2012, 12:26:41 am
content: Quote from: mobbarley on January 30, 2012, 12:43:57 pmThat combined with Google Maps is a great way to freak out people on the internet.

author: mobbarley
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2012, 02:37:43 am
content: Quote from: ivan747 on February 01, 2012, 12:26:41 amThats exactly what happens when you press the locate button.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geotaggingno mystery guys, strip geo data before you upload photos to the internet.

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2012, 04:00:50 am
content: Quote from: mobbarley on February 01, 2012, 02:37:43 amWhere do you find the locate button? How do you get to that window?

author: mobbarley
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2012, 05:46:09 am
content: Quote from: Mint. on February 01, 2012, 04:00:50 amIn Mac OS X, open a picture in preview then press cmd+i or Tools > Show Inspector.On another OS - get a program that can view EXIF.

author: ddrl46
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2012, 09:46:02 am
content: Nice find, is the grid illumination working on your scope?

author: Mint.
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2012, 10:29:23 am
content: Quote from: mobbarley on February 01, 2012, 05:46:09 amThanks, you just made me a bit smarter!