WTB: Oscilloscope Training Kit (Board/Module) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 17, 2017, 02:15:52 pm
content: I would like to buy an oscilloscope training kit/board/module, a signal generator which outputs a wide variety of real-life scenario signals, including digital protocols like I2C, CAN and RS232.Two good alternatives I've found is the Keysight N2740A:http://www.keysight.com/en/pd-1599231-pn-N2740A/1000-series-education-training-kitAnd the GW Instek GDB-03:http://www.gwinstek.com/en-global/products/Oscilloscopes/Oscilloscope_Training_Kits/GDB-03But these boards are $305 and $350 (!!!)I am sure someone has one to spare? (Documentation would be great, physical or digital, but not necessary)

author: tyrel
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2017, 04:25:47 pm
content: Maybe you could also consider the Siglent STB-3 as an alternative, for 'only' 200$.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/oscilloscope-demo-boards-are-they-worth-it/msg1078738/#msg1078738

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2017, 05:12:42 pm
content: Have you looked into the Tektronix course using an Arduino? It's all free if you buy an inexpensive Arduino kit or build your own circuits.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2017, 06:39:33 pm
content: There is a Rigol DS6000-DK, a Siglent training board STB-3; both of recent vintage in the $200 range.Back in the 1990s, HP had a board too, 54654A which can be found used under $100.A reason you don't see much in circulation is that schools can use them for long periods.http://www.ebay.it/itm/AGILENT-HP-54654A-SELF-PACED-TRAINING-KIT-FOR-HP-54600-SERIES-OSCILLO-st-919/281667614882The HP Keysight have a good workbook that comes with them, the Keysight curriculum is much simpler than HP and both don't come with serial decode signals compared to the newer boards.http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/54654-97017.pdfFrom an educational point of view, the upcoming Keysight 1000X series has training signals built into the firmware, at least so says the spec sheets, so you can jump it fairly quickly.

author: electr_peter
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 17, 2017, 06:58:21 pm
content: I suggest to getRigol DS1000D-TK(only ~30€/32USD). It provides digital and analog training signals.

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 19, 2017, 05:57:18 pm
content: Thanks for the suggestions!Also found a board by Rohde & Schwarz, but only a picture, no name/model or sales listing, anyone know it?Looks like it could be cheap, using only a PIC it looks like.

author: Isad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2017, 06:25:02 pm
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on February 19, 2017, 05:57:18 pmThe only thing that i get when searching for that is thishttp://www.rohde-schwarz-usa.com/EELive2014.htmlI guess its only supplyed to Rohde & Schwarz

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 19, 2017, 06:26:42 pm
content: Quote from: Isad on February 19, 2017, 06:25:02 pmLooks like they only use it for their own courses/workshops :/"Attendees of the Oscilloscope Fundamentals Hands-On Workshop on either day at 3:30pm will receive a free Digital Stimulus Board*."

author: skylinrcr01
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2017, 06:44:30 pm
content: Quote from: metrologist on February 17, 2017, 05:12:42 pmThat looks handy, thanks for the tip! I have some spare arduinos not doing anything.

author: Isad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2017, 10:11:51 pm
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on February 19, 2017, 06:26:42 pmWell guess no luck for us EU folks you janks have it good there XPMaybe somone has 1 of these and can get the code out of them doesnt look like a complicatedcircuitry.Btw i dont know if you can get the code off those PIC but some i have read you can.