WTT (UK) Picoscope 2208 for bench top scope - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2015, 07:29:03 pm
content: Hi all,I have an old model (same product, different case) Picoscope 2208 that I rarely use (I personally dislike not having the UI of a bench top scope, but it is very small and handy), with one TA131 250MHz (10MHz 1:1) probe. It is a 200MHz USB scope with signal generator and external trigger (max 20v input, 5v sig gen output) and two channels. I know the consensus on this forum is that PC based scopes aren't great, but if you need the higher bandwidth, small size and ease of extracting data, they can be great; also, Picoscopes are some of the best around in terms of software (same from the low end to the big £££ scopes).I would like a low range scope in the bench top form factor to trade for this. Something like a decent Siglent, maybe a Rigol if anyone has one, if you have anything else PM me and I'll definitely consider other brands. I am looking for ~100MHz bandwidth, although 50-70MHz might be alright. Keep in mind that these Picoscopes do go for quite a lot (the 2206 at 50MHz goes for around £500 on eBay), and mine is as new in original box; the probe is also quite expensive. I do not mind if it is used, but in decent condition, and any probes you can include would be great. Would definitely consider a MSO as well.Hopefully someone is in the market for a USB scope!Regards,Jack

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2015, 03:43:14 pm
content: Shameless bump, still looking for a trade.Thanks

author: Isad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2015, 04:59:15 pm
content: It would be easier for you to sell that thing on ebay and get a rigol oscilloscope.Or at least get a analog one.

author: Flump
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2015, 09:51:06 pm
content: Jack is £500 the 2nd hand value of your picoscope ?

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2015, 10:31:51 am
content: The 50MHz 2206 goes for over £500 on eBay new. This model is 200MHz, and basically unused.

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2015, 11:24:45 am
content: Quote from: JackP on May 09, 2015, 10:31:51 amhmm not to burst your sale - but 2208A is new price is 500 pound plus VATwith 2 probes. The 50 MHz 2006A is only UKP 249,- plus vat with probes.https://www.picotech.com/oscilloscope/2200/picoscope-2200-portable-oscilloscopes

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2015, 01:15:16 pm
content: I guess I was naive and took the eBay new prices at face value:http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=2206+picoscope&_from=R40%7CR40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X2208+picoscope.TRS0&_nkw=2208+picoscope&_sacat=0http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=2206&_from=R40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X2206+picoscope.TRS0&_nkw=2206+picoscope&_sacat=0

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2015, 05:31:16 pm
content: The UKP 598 price is actually Pico themselves (= 500 + VAT)But I think they recently lowered the prices

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2015, 06:49:40 pm
content: You're right about that - sorry everyone, I wasn't trying to rip you off! Anyway, I think it would be worth a Siglent maybe?

author: artag
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2015, 09:05:01 pm
content: Could be interested. I could do with a portable scope, and don't think much of the handheld ones.What sort of spec scope are you looking for ?

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2015, 09:07:36 pm
content: Seeing as it turns out this PicoScope isn't all that, really any bench scope would be great. Maybe PM with details?