VOLTCRAFT DSO-1062D - help firmware - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: jimiz
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 21, 2016, 02:13:55 pm
content: to delete

author: Loboscope
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2017, 09:24:04 pm
content: Voltcraft DSO´s are always rebadged scopes from other manufacturers. The DSO-1062D looks like a Hantek/Tekway, but I have no experiences with Hantek-DSO´s and I cannot tell what model it will be, but I think it is an older one. You have to look for the identical model, and if you find it, you can try to apply a firmware update from Hantek. If they are different, it will not recognise the update-file. But one must always be aware that there is a risk to damage the scope - but this is also true for any update procedure.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2017, 09:26:58 pm
content: Quote from: jimiz on December 26, 2016, 06:07:31 pmI don't know a thing about Voltcraft but 10 seconds on Google finds this:http://www.voltcraft.com/contact-us/Point them to this thread and wait for them to reply to you, I wouldn't think it will be very long.Give them as much info as possible, they should have FW for old models tucked away in their archives or at least tell you if there is no further FW available for your model.Let us know how you get on.

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2017, 05:12:21 pm
content: Why don't you just use the firmware updates from Hantek?The Voltcraft DSO-1062D is a 1:1 copy of the Hantek.Try to find the matching model based on the specs (bandwidth, sample rate, memory length).http://www.hantek.com/en/ProductList_1_3.html

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2017, 06:32:56 pm
content: Quote from: pascal_sweden on January 12, 2017, 05:12:21 pmAnd display specifications; size, 4:3, 16:9 and resolution.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2017, 07:38:48 pm
content: Have you opened it up and checked the PCB overlay for any labeling that can narrow down the OEM model # ?Eg. all the rebranded Siglents have Siglent and some #'s on the PCB.Then you might find a teardown somewhere on the internet with matching #'s.

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2017, 10:31:56 pm
content: If you find a Hantek model in the list which has exactly the same specs, I would just go for it!It's 95% chance or even higher that it will work!What can happen?In the event that something goes wrong (very unlikely) and the scope does not boot anymore afterwards, you can have it recovered through JTAG programming in the factory.Truth or dare! =)

author: bktemp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 02:58:47 pm
content: The build quality looks awful: Look at the gap between the diode and its heatsink in picture O.jpg.You should try to correct this, otherwise the diode will probably overheat.

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 03:39:10 pm
content: Can you indicate the problem on the photo with a RED circle? I can not find the issue on picture O.

author: bktemp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2017, 04:02:08 pm
content: There seems to be a large gap behind the diode.Maybe I got fooled by the shadow, but the silicon rubber insulator doesn't look big enough to create such a large shadow between the heatsink and the insulator unless the gap is also between the diode and the heatsink.

author: TurboTom
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2017, 01:22:06 pm
content: Seems to be a Hantek DSO5062B. Don't know anything about H/W revisions but I'ld give it a try. Available firmware appears to be fairly recent. Link:http://www.hantek.com/en/ProductDetail_3_3.htmlGood Luck,ThomasP.S. tinhead's very active Hantek-Tekway thread may be of interest to you as well:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hantek-tekway-dso-hack-get-200mhz-bw-for-free/

author: TurboTom
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2017, 03:24:02 pm
content: I don't own any of the hantek/tekway built scopes so I have no detailed information on the S/N situation at all. Yet, a quick glance at tinhead's first post in his thread already details about different S/N models and the like. If you want information, you've got to read and understand the information provided there. It's a big thread and it will take some time but from my own experience, I'ld say the information that you're looking for is in there somewhere.You've got to find it, you cannot expect anyone else will be doing it for you. And you need to be prepare for some experimenting on your own after gathering the required information.Good luck and have fun,Thomas

author: TurboTom
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2017, 12:55:11 am
content: What I tried to say: If the information you're looking for isn't readily available, try to figure it out yourself. I've got a Hantek HDG2002B arbitrary function generator that I modified heavily, made mistakes, bricked it but got it going again better than ever before. I guess the basic system is very similar, a Samsung SoC running Linux with U-Boot loader to start it. There's a UART running a console to hack into the system. So just do some reading, back-up the existing NAND Flash partitions and do some experiments of your own. With the system you've got, you can always return back to the original configuration if something goes wrong. And you may find out which firmware suits your oscilloscope best and many more things.Maybe you could even provide some useful information for others this way. A forum like this isn't intended to be a one-way street. Other, possibly more experienced users will be much more willing to help you if they see you're not only demanding but also trying to contribute. So far, your postings write a different picture. Maybe you should read them again with a little bit calmed down state of mind. You've got an old, rather basic/low cost oscilloscope that's long time out of warranty. What do you expect from the vendor/manufacturer? No company can support an old product forever if they want to stay in business. Such is life.But you can learn a lot and it's a lot of fun finding things out yourself, just start it. Anyway, this what all this engineering business, that most of us are involved in, is about. And take it easy if you don't succeed initially and try to use a polite language if you want to get others to help you. Patience is a virtue...Good luck,Thomas

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2017, 04:19:53 pm
content: I totally agree with TurboTom!Disclaimer: Please do try this at home!

author: TurboTom
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2017, 11:38:52 am
content: Sorry, this is not completely correct. As long as the U-Boot loader is still okay (and it's unlikely to damage it when experimenting with the application code), all you need to restore the scope is a TTL UART -> USB adapter and a terminal program / serial console on your PC. And the JTAG port isn't magic as well... But maybe you're better off selling the scope and getting something more modern if you don't want to bother about these details.Cheers,Thomas

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2017, 04:43:10 pm
content: Why not send your scope to TurboTom, together with 2 bottles of fine Italian wine?He could update your scope with the latest firmware, and restore it through U-boot in the event something would go wrong.Italian wine versus new firmware and engineering experience

author: TurboTom
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2017, 04:52:46 pm
content: Grappa...

author: jimiz
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 26, 2017, 05:36:43 pm
content: soldbetter that way, since it is no help arrived

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 26, 2017, 05:52:55 pm
content: Missed opportunity to learn about JTAG and U-Boot bootloaders!