4 Channel DSO Nano for $199 - Page 1
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author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 01:41:03 pm
content: Just received an update that the second batch is now on preorder. Seems a nice little unit if you have a need for it. Anyone any comments?http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/preorder-dso-quad-4-channel-digital-storage-oscilloscope-p-736.html?cPath=174

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 03:34:26 pm
content: Looks cute but rather cheeky calling it 4 channels when it's 2 analogue + 2 digital

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 03:47:03 pm
content: Every other week someone comes up with that crap DSO.

author: the_raptor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 04:00:21 pm
content: Quote from: BoredAtWork on June 03, 2011, 03:47:03 pmThis is the DSO Quad, not the old DSO Nano. The Quad actually has a dedicated ADC chip and FPGA in it instead of just an ARM Cortex. It looks much more capable of "real work" then the Nano (which I really regret buying on impulse).Though as Dave would point out for twice the price you can get a real DSO, and for about the same price you can get a CRO.If it is Open Hardware like the original I think it is a good step down the path to getting a good Open Hardware DSO platform at least sometime in the future.

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 04:04:59 pm
content: Quote from: BoredAtWork on June 03, 2011, 03:47:03 pmGlad to see to are still on top form

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 04:13:14 pm
content: Quote from: the_raptor on June 03, 2011, 04:00:21 pmYes the original Nano was erm... poor!The new quad seems much more usable. While a full blown scope is indeed a better option bang per buck the portability may be a killer feature for some. When I was a service engineer it would have been ideal for field work instead of lugging my tek 465 around.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 04:21:44 pm
content: Quote from: the_raptor on June 03, 2011, 04:00:21 pm1) you think Bored is that stupid?2) you are free to experience it the second time.edit: but on positive side... its cheaper than $399 right? well, horses for courses.

author: the_raptor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 04:35:54 pm
content: Quote from: Mechatrommer on June 03, 2011, 04:21:44 pmNo, but it would be easy to make that mistake when the topic says "DSO Nano" instead of "DSO Quad".

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 04:53:24 pm
content: Quote from: FreeThinker on June 03, 2011, 04:13:14 pmWhat were you servicing? Battery operated adult toys? Because that piece of crap is rated for 28 Vrms, aka 80 Vpp. It has no safety rating and the schematic tells you it would hardly get one.

author: Hypernova
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 05:07:42 pm
content: Thread is still a little bland so I sprinkle some salt:For those who didn't know, the bandwidth was also falsely claimed.http://www.seeedstudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1944

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 05:23:02 pm
content: Quote from: Hypernova on June 03, 2011, 05:07:42 pmmistake unacceptable! i can sold a plastic box saying it does resonance harmonics and later apologize and say it does nothing.

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 05:44:43 pm
content: Quote from: BoredAtWork on June 03, 2011, 04:53:24 pmMost Industrial equipment is 24v control. The equipment I worked on (mainly microfilm printers,copiers and cameras) were 5 and 12 v (dc) control. With just a little care and intelligence it would be more than acceptable. As I asked in the original post has anyone USED one, how did it perform given it's limitations?PS. I drive a Renault Clio and compared with a porsche 911 it is an under performer, but it does it's job and isn't a penis extention.