Load a trace of a rigol scope (D2072A) and view it on a pc - Page 1
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author: npelov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2023, 07:13:43 pm
content: Hi,I want to record few traces (*.trc file) and view them on a pc. Does someone know a software to dispaly traces from a rigol scope? I'm decoding AirCon remote control and I need my pc which is far from the scope.The inside part of the air con is Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-FH25VE2, Remote controller is SG13A . If someone can give me the protocol - even better. I found this but I don't know how to read it:https://www.hobby-hour.com/ac/remote-codes/mitsubishi-ac-codes.It probably only makes sense for a universal remote.

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2023, 05:57:33 am
content: Can't you save them as csv?

author: JustMeHere
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2023, 06:28:55 am
content: Rigol has their own software:https://beyondmeasure.rigoltech.com/acton/attachment/1579/f-0695/1/-/-/-/-/DS1000Z%20DS2000%20DS4000%20DS6000%20UltraScope%20Getting%20Started%20Guide.pdfIf that doesn't work for you, use the USB drive interface to save traces.

author: npelov
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timestamp: July 27, 2023, 06:24:28 pm
content: I was about to reply as I'm replying to ChatGPT... AI makes bad habits.Quote from: Smokey on July 27, 2023, 05:57:33 amI don't think so. But if I can, can you suggest a nice software for viewing CSV graphs (with zoom and pan, measurement ... etc)? I'm looking for that one for a while too.Quote from: JustMeHere on July 27, 2023, 06:28:55 amThat requires link between the pc and the scope. Not impossible, but bit inconvenient. I have to do it when there is no one home - I don't want someone to trip over the cable. Also I could move the scope and all required hardware on my small desk - again inconvenient. Of course that's not the first time I need something like this.I'm asking because I think I saw years ago someone here made a software to do something with rigol scope data. I can't remember if it was just FFT or maybe something more.Alternatively I could use arduino to measure the signal near my pc. But I can't find 38kHz receiver, so I'm using infra red led (not photodiode) - it barely gives any signal. So it's hard to make the signal good for arduino. I ordered for ebay, but I don't want to wait for a month. Locally I can find 40kHz receivers. Maybe if remote is close it'll still work. 40kHz is not that far from 38.

author: RAPo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2023, 07:02:35 pm
content: According to the manual your scope can save data in csv format.Under windows, flow csv editor can display csv files including zoom etc. Seehttps://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/flow-csv-editor/9NP4JT39W71D?hl=nl-nl&gl=nl&rtc=1

author: npelov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2023, 08:34:04 am
content: Quote from: RAPo on July 27, 2023, 07:02:35 pmYes, it does. Thank you! Does anyone know how to download an app from MS Store for offline installation? If I pay for a software I don't want to rely on internet or any app store.

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2023, 09:07:56 am
content: https://www.waveworks.dk/flow/https://www.waveworks.dk/flow/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=94

author: npelov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2023, 08:54:12 pm
content: It's a nice tool ... I'll consider buying it. It's a reasonable price. I guess he uses the store for licensing. Everything is in the clouds these days. Don't you hate it? I still have most of my windows 98 software and most of it works on windows 10 too.

author: JustMeHere
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timestamp: July 28, 2023, 10:32:00 pm
content: You can run ethernet up to 100m or try a wifi bridge.

author: npelov
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timestamp: August 02, 2023, 08:11:11 pm
content: Well I played 1 hour with the software and I couldn't make it work. I go to the other room, record the signal, come to the pc and the stupid software doesn't show any trace. I don't think I've found so unintuitive software recently (or maybe I'm bad.)The csv worked fine when figured out that I don't need 56Mpts which takes about 1-2 hours to save on relatively fast flash. Even 140k points takes minutes. It's good that 14k was enough.Now the tidious time of decoding 18 bytes bit by bit from 20-30 graps. Thanks for the tips!

author: RAPo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 03, 2023, 05:49:33 pm
content: I do not have these experiences with the software.Could you upload these files and share them?I would love to have a look at them.