Hi And Where can I buy a Rigol in the uk please - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: quantumfall
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2010, 09:25:43 pm
content: Hi and Hello "Quantum hello" all I've done a bit of lurking here and have been thrilled to find Daves EEVBlog Its fantastic.As my first post thanks Dave for your great stuff "I love It"I'm trying to get my interest back in hobby electronics after many years, the main reason I became fed up with it was the cost and availability of parts.Like a moth to the flame I'm going to try again.Has anyone any knowledge of a supply of the 50 Mhz Rigol scope in England or the UK.

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2010, 10:33:35 pm
content: Give a nice lady called Joy Torres a call @ MCS Test Equipment (UK Based). I know they do the Rigol DS1052E and much more at competetive prices. I'm sure she recently mentioned on here a little discount for EEVBlog members so no harm in asking.MCS Test Equipment. Tel - 01492 553 796

author: quantumfall
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2010, 05:20:55 am
content: Thanks orbiter, will contact them now, Joy has sent me a PM. I have just ordered a Fluke at great cost here in the UK so I'm feeling fragile about spending more money now..

author: DavidDLC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2010, 05:27:31 am
content: Or try to use Amazon from the EEVBlog page, so Dave can get $$$ something out of this !

author: quantumfall
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2010, 05:32:45 am
content: I can't find it on Amazon uk site. I would prefer a UK supply for warranty and service etc.I may buy some of Daves merch if I have any money left.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2010, 09:02:52 am
content: I think Dave said somewhere that his links don't work for UK sales

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2010, 10:04:18 am
content: Yes it's a bit of a pain for the UK, the only other option would be to order direct from china etc. However Joy at MCS can do a pretty good price and that includes a good warranty too.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 10, 2010, 11:41:40 am
content: Quote from: orbiter on September 10, 2010, 10:04:18 amYou should get good service from MCS although I've not bought nothing yet from them but was passed on a question by joyce from one of her buyers as she knew i had one of the scopes and wanted first hand knowledge of how i found the screen size, so at least they care over there about their customer experience. unfortunately from what I can tell buying from amazon uk through Dave is not possible and I'd not want to buy from the american one because that could be some hefty import duties.

author: quantumfall
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2010, 08:59:55 pm
content: Quote from: Simon on September 10, 2010, 11:41:40 amThats nice to know, if I get a tempting price, I may invest in one. Joy is on holiday at the moment she said in her PM but no rush.Yes Its not easy for dave to get a commission as I only use Amazon UK site, to be honest it is crazy with all the trouble to buy abroad from the UK with customs duty, Value Added Tax, administration charges etc. I try to avoid the pain of it.On a side note : I would like to find some simple projects to justify a purchase and have some fun, any ideas ?

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2010, 11:46:06 pm
content: QuoteHere's a couple of links for you, there are a ton of links to projects especially in the second link. I keep meaning to try some myself as I've had that site in my fav's for ageshttp://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/proj.htmHobbyprojects

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 11, 2010, 08:33:56 am
content: Quote from: quantumfall on September 10, 2010, 08:59:55 pmI was intrigued with MCU's and as soon as i passed the flashing led stage I was playing with the PWM output and making it generate different waves, like simulating a ramp, that was fun for me and my then newly acquired scope, it was certainly food for thought on what I could achieve with a pic

author: quantumfall
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2010, 12:50:24 pm
content: Thanks for the links orbiter, they look good I'm sure I can find something to play withI've never used a pic or micro controller but will have a look at them. I did play with a PWM motor controller I put together when I was playing with electronics twenty years ago. It was all analog circuits and I did have a monster tektronics valve scope then, I remember being very pleased when I watched the voltage across a capacitor ramp up in a linear line when charged with a constant current, small things please small mindsI have loads to catch up on, SMD stuff, micro pics etc.

author: I4E
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2016, 02:20:13 am
content: I realize this is an old post but I thought I'd update with my new contact details as I left the other company.We are distributors for Rigol and I'm still offering the same excellent service as always :-)Joy TorresInstruments 4 EngineersTel: +44 (0) 161 871 7450info@instruments4engineers.com

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 18, 2016, 06:58:10 am
content: old? OLD? it's six years old! Please be a little bit smarter if you want to do subtle. bringing up an irrelevant post from over 5 years ago is very poor form. Why don't you get your new employer to pay for an advert and hang out in the buyer section and post only to requests.

author: _Andrew_
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2016, 07:22:46 am
content: Rapid Electronics also stock themhttp://www.rapidonline.com/oscilloscopes

author: I4E
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 22, 2016, 09:21:50 pm
content: Hi SimonSorry didn't realize it was that old. I just wanted to update the people who might have worked me previously of my new contact details. Does it cause issues for the system if old posts are posted in? What happens?We are actually intending on doing some advertising with Dave once we get our new site completed. Right now it doesn't make sense to advertise when all we have is a place page with not much info on it.Hope you have a good day Simon :-)Joy

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 22, 2016, 09:27:39 pm
content: Err, forum users don't tend to appreciate an irrelevant topic being raised with near pointless information. It sort of comes under the heading of "forum etiquette" (and is questionable as spamming), in fact I think the forum software may warn you that it's a really old topic and do you really want to resurect it.As i say, hang out in the buy/sell section and "be helpful" and you will do wellWe don't object to you being proactive.

author: brillopad
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2016, 01:06:43 am
content: I only use Amazon UK site, to be honest it is crazy with all the trouble to buy abroad from the UK with customs duty, Value Added Tax, administration charges etc. I try to avoid the pain of it.On a side note : I would like to find some simple projects to justify a purchase and have some fun, any ideas ?I bought my 200mhz scope from Honk Kong through Amazon - paid Amazon £260 and all the import costs were £12.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 23, 2016, 07:06:03 am
content: surely Amazon has to charge duty as well ? or is this another one of their dodges, maybe as they don't pay tax they feel generous and cover the duty with what they save