Agilent/Keysight DSOX 2000/3000 custom boot screens - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2016, 12:02:39 pm
content: I was watching the Keysight’s youtube and realized it is able to make a custom boot screen.I do not have the scope but thought it might be fun having a thread for uploading custom boot screens.This is the link which describes the file format.https://www.facebook.com/keysightscopes/posts/10153461095162654Code:Here are the file type details:1. Must be named “splashscreen”2. Must be a .jpg, .png, or .bmp3. Must be 800x480 or smaller for 2000 and 3000 X-Series; or 800x600 for the 4000 X-Series.This is the link how to change your boot screens.Code:Utility -> File Explorere -> Press to go \usb -> select the file "splashscreen.png" -> Load FilePlease let me know if my files work with DSOX 2000/3000 or not.

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2016, 12:04:19 pm
content: This file is found from the original Agilent file.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/dsox2000-and-3000-series-licence-have-anyone-tried-to-hack-that-scope/

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2016, 12:08:54 pm
content: This file is found from the original Keysight file.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/dsox2000-and-3000-series-licence-have-anyone-tried-to-hack-that-scope/

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2016, 12:10:00 pm
content: This is the file I merged the Agilent one and the Keysight one.

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2016, 12:12:14 pm
content: This is the file I made from EEVblog logo.

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2016, 12:20:35 pm
content: This is the capture from the video.

author: continuo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2016, 01:00:25 pm
content: here's another one...

author: Wuerstchenhund
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2016, 03:36:28 pm
content: How about a Commodore 64 screen or a Windows 3.11 screen?

author: continuo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2016, 03:54:52 pm
content: Quote from: Wuerstchenhund on April 02, 2016, 03:36:28 pm

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 02:25:08 am
content: Commodore 64, found from Internet,

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 02:31:17 am
content: Apple II

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 02:32:50 am
content: MSX it was popular in Japan.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 10:14:01 am
content: You're welcome

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 10:18:18 am
content: You're welcome #2

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 11:23:36 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 03, 2016, 10:18:18 amThe Keysight going back to the original HPI made the 800x480 version for 2000/3000.And with png file.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 11:42:00 am
content: Another one

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 11:48:36 am
content: With the name

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 11:56:16 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 03, 2016, 11:48:36 amReally HP

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 02:16:45 pm
content: Found the old picture on the Internet

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2016, 02:34:17 pm
content: Playing game would be nice

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 04, 2016, 02:05:27 am
content: Quote from: Howardlong on April 03, 2016, 09:24:14 pmNice! different kind of HP.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2016, 03:23:34 pm
content: Quote from: fanOfeeDIY on April 04, 2016, 02:05:27 amEspecially since they were bought out, and the formula was changed to conform to the sweeter US tastes, which made it totally unpalatable to those who used to enjoy it.

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 05, 2016, 08:29:38 pm
content: My favorite HPAK mashup was from the makerspace in Detroit:https://www.reddit.com/r/electronics/comments/32rumf/turns_out_the_splash_screen_on_the_mso4000/

author: ben_r_
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2016, 01:33:20 am
content: What firmware did this start with?

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 06, 2016, 03:42:11 am
content: This is the splash image I had created for when I won a beautiful DSOX3104T during scope month but for some reason Daniel gave all the scopes to other peopleThere is a spot that had been reserved for it on my bench too, now sadly there sits a Rigol in its place.btw, should Keysight ever decide to send me a scope I promise to keep this splash screen on it forever.

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 07, 2016, 03:25:06 am
content: Quote from: TheSteve on April 06, 2016, 03:42:11 amLOL

author: FrankE
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2016, 04:13:05 am
content: Quote from: fanOfeeDIY on April 02, 2016, 12:02:39 pmGreat film. Great soundtrack. Great choice.

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 05:49:52 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 03, 2016, 10:14:01 amDave, Maybe this one for your scope...

author: Pinkus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2016, 10:12:44 am
content: Quote from: Hydrawerk on April 04, 2016, 05:45:39 pmSorry, I cannot resist:2 channels - two nip... -ehm- .... vertical knobs for adjusting the enlargement (some call it sensitivity), also two extra for vertical adjustment of each -ehm- channel ....I wonder what kind of "alien" you would show on the boot screen if you would have a 4 channel scope

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 12:26:53 pm
content: Scope in a scope....

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 12:44:10 pm
content: @Mikeselectricstuff: now that is cool!

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 12:47:16 pm
content: Quote from: SeanB on April 04, 2016, 03:23:34 pmThen I would recommend the Tiptree variant or, possibly, one of the Guinness versions.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 01:02:36 pm
content: ..must stop playing.....

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 01:09:13 pm
content: Yeah please stop

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 01:52:40 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on June 13, 2016, 12:26:53 pmDidn't realise you had a new scope!So how are you finding your new MSOX3104T scope compared to the old MSO6034?

author: continuo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 02:01:02 pm
content: Another giveaway scope?@topic: How do you get rid of the custom boot screens, they don't show up in the file explorer util (as far as I know)...

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 02:26:16 pm
content: Quote from: Howardlong on June 13, 2016, 01:52:40 pmOnly just got it today ( Thanks Daniel/Keysight) so a bit early to say, but initial impressions from some random playing....Touchscreen looks very useful and definitely not a gimmick, even before considering the zone trigger - I already find myself using it for selections from longer menus, and ability to type labels, filenames etc. looks very handy. Seems fairly resistent to fingermarks.Some useful new measure functions that I could really have used in the past, like pulse/edge counting.Additional push functions on buttons are well thought out and very usefulThe only downsides so far are :Longer startup times ( approx 3x)Front panels LEDs are possibly a bit too bright.The lower screen resolution is noticeable but I think more of a cosmetic issue than anything seriousNo LAN/VGA as standard, but compared to the scope cost it's a minimal extra cost, and there are cheaper homebrew options for LAN. Does seem a little penny-pinching not to include LAN as standard at least on the 3000 series.Nothing so far has annnoyed me, even the unfamiliar panel layout, which is a good start.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 02:32:35 pm
content: Quote from: continuo on June 13, 2016, 02:01:02 pmFWIW, I've been finding my relatively new MSO3054A gets a lot more use than the MSO7104B that's also on the bench. The UI on the 3000 isn't quite as zippy as the 7000, and the resolution isn't as good either, but I think I find the form factor more convenient. I certainly don't regularly use any of the extra features. What is a bit disconcerting when switching between the two scopes is that the various controls and buttons are in subtly different places, so it's not uncommon for me to find that I have a bit of wavy wondering finger action when switching between scopes.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 02:37:24 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on June 13, 2016, 02:26:16 pmHaving a similar screen layout to the 5000/6000/7000 series despite the switch from vxWorks to WinCE is a positive bonus.I find the UI slightly slower on the X3000A, and sometimes find the rotary encoder on the timebase misses a click or two. Not sure if they've fixed that in the X3000T.

author: Carrington
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 03:42:49 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on June 13, 2016, 02:26:16 pmVery good news, I hope you enjoy it!

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 05:05:13 pm
content: Quote from: Howardlong on June 13, 2016, 02:32:35 pmOh man, I have this all the time because I'm always switching between different scopes. We try really hard to layout the buttons in a way that makes sense for that specific scope, knowing that 95% of the users will be using just that scope and not doing a lot of switching around like the lucky users do.Quote from: continuo on June 13, 2016, 02:01:02 pmDo a "secure erase" from the utility menu or I *think* loading an empty splashscreen.jpg will work, too. I need to do some digging in old e-mails to find out. Or just try it when I'm next to my scope.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 08:39:18 pm
content: Quote from: Carrington on June 13, 2016, 03:42:49 pmYeah, I'm -really- looking forward to a vid of Mike using it at full throttle Mikespeed on a project.

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 09:27:49 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on June 13, 2016, 01:02:36 pmI see Mike has the updated MSOX logic cable in this picture.Daniel can you tell us if it offers a performance improvement over the original woven cable or is it simply a cost reduced version?As this is rather off topic in this thread feel free to include a nice scope boot screen with your response.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 09:34:04 pm
content: Quote from: Howardlong on June 13, 2016, 02:32:35 pmInteresting, for some reasons I prefer the MSO7104B over MSOX3104A. Mostly because of the larger and more crisp screen and the faster response on all knobs.I am not sure if I would like the touch so much but one thing that seems to be really great on the new 3000T series are the extra measurements and not just limited to 4 as in the older 3000 and 7000 models.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 09:46:35 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on June 13, 2016, 02:26:16 pmHow is the noise level with shorted inputs? My DSO7104A is rather noisy even with bandwidth limiting on which results in rather thick traces; I guess your DSO6000 series will be similar.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2016, 11:26:38 pm
content: Quote from: HighVoltage on June 13, 2016, 09:34:04 pmI think the thing about touch is that it's so common on other devices now that you tend to just start using it instinctively, especially on a new unit when you're not familiar with the knob locations and menu structure.It appears that you can pretty much drive it entirely from the touchscreen but I don't think this is especially useful as knobs are just better for basic functions.

author: Faith
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 03:22:33 am
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on June 13, 2016, 01:02:36 pmOh dear, I really needed this. I've been having a rather troubled week and this is the first laugh I've had in a couple of days.Fantastic! <3 Thank you Mike!

author: raupi
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 08:03:14 am
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on June 13, 2016, 11:26:38 pmTry it with a wireless USB mouse... You can put it next to your dut on your workbench, no more need to reach out to the scope on the shelf... Very convenient... :thumbsup:

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 09:24:57 am
content: Quote from: raupi on June 14, 2016, 08:03:14 amI always thought feet are a under-used appendages when it comes to controlling stuff - a foot-operated mouse would allow complete hands-free control!

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 03:05:53 pm
content: One thing in particular about the touchscreen - for any function that starts by pressing one of the function keys below the screen, your finger is aready close to the menus onscreen, so it's actually quicker to use them than move to the select knob.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 04:18:16 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on June 14, 2016, 03:05:53 pmSlightly disappointed you're not using your toes, that would make for a reasonably entertaining video.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 04:31:06 pm
content: Quote from: Howardlong on June 14, 2016, 04:18:16 pmI suppose you could do it with a lot of practice - touchscreen operating scope on the floor with an external monitor on the bench. Or a foot operated mouse - looks like you can potentially operate everything with a mouse..

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 04:52:07 pm
content: Keysight should add mouse support to the A series as well.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 05:37:22 pm
content: Quote from: TheSteve on June 14, 2016, 04:52:07 pmYes I just tried mine as a result of this thread with a mouse and it no work.

author: smithnerd
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 05:44:06 pm
content: I prefer to use a mouse instead of the touchscreen simply to avoid getting grubby paw prints all over it.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 09:59:16 pm
content: Looks like Mehdi over at Electroboom is sharing the Keysight love too. 3 minutes in I laughed out loud.https://youtu.be/tKki89sq0XY

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 11:09:43 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on June 13, 2016, 11:26:38 pmThe scope can be driven 100% from the touch screen or 100% from the front panel. At Keysight scopes HQ, we've all found ourselves using a combination of the touch screen and buttons/knobs. To each their own.

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 11:13:32 pm
content: Quote from: Howardlong on June 14, 2016, 09:59:16 pmI can't say enough good things about Mehdi & his channel. electroBOOM is a great avenue to get more people interested in electronics. And his videos couldn't be funnier even if he had a staff of writers."This supercap can hold 4,000x more charge than this electrolytic. Can you digest that? Of course not, because it's filled with chemicals."

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2016, 11:26:03 pm
content: What an idiot! Holding a wire while using it to short something!And disconnect the plus of a car battery before the minus?

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2016, 01:47:29 am
content: My posts disappeared for unknown reasons so let's say it again. The custom boot screen works on my DSOX2002A and I like this feature very much. There is a sweet lady on my screen. I will leave her up to your imagination.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2016, 02:29:06 am
content: Quote from: nctnico on June 14, 2016, 11:26:03 pmI think he is funny and his antics drive home some lessons that may otherwise be learned the hard way by others.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2016, 04:49:30 am
content: Quote from: nctnico on June 14, 2016, 11:26:03 pmI think you'll find Mehdi knows exactly what he's doing, that's what makes it funny, but I accept it's not always clear at first that he does.It's not at all unusual for his videos to achieve a million views.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehdi_Sadaghdar

author: continuo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2016, 07:26:03 am
content: He does all this on purpose, that's pretty clear. He's the electric version of "Klaus the forklift driver"

author: fanOfeeDIY
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 10, 2016, 11:35:08 am
content: I realized that the EEVlogo is changing to blue, so I made one.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2016, 01:52:37 am
content: Trying to get this to work on the X6000, but no worky worky.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2016, 04:56:20 pm
content: The original post says it should work on X2000, X3000 and X4000 series.https://www.facebook.com/keysightscopes/posts/10153461095162654

author: FrozenHaxor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2016, 05:19:48 pm
content: I don't have this scope either, but I've sized some nice Fallout themed pictures that someone might find tasteful

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 11, 2016, 06:48:00 pm
content: Quote from: FrozenHaxor on July 11, 2016, 05:19:48 pmWell, I know what I'm putting on all my scopes now...

author: ralphrmartin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2016, 07:30:18 pm
content: Evil plan:(1) Make Jpeg with text saying "POWER UP SELF TEST FAIL" / "IRREPARABLE ERROR KS2001"(2) Boot scope(3) Offer Lab manager $50 for defective scope "for scrap".(4) Profit!

author: FrozenHaxor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2016, 07:37:03 pm
content: Quote from: ralphrmartin on July 11, 2016, 07:30:18 pmYou forgot to plug the scope to a programmable timer set so the scope never gets through boot screen and looks like it keeps restarting with an error message.Now that's just plain evil! Assuming the Lab manager is a complete imbecile lol.

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 11, 2016, 08:13:07 pm
content: We have had some hijinx around the office with a "cracked glass screen" variant.

author: ralphrmartin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2016, 08:20:43 pm
content: Quote from: FrozenHaxor on July 11, 2016, 07:37:03 pmOr easier, change the error text to"OVERCURRENT WARNING - REMOVE POWER IMMEDIATELY! - FIRE HAZARD"

author: FrozenHaxor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2016, 08:27:39 pm
content: Decided to fiddle around in Photoshop for a while, here's my result:And I don't even have a scope that I could put it on!

author: gamalot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2020, 08:35:08 am
content: This is the first photo I took after moving to Melbourne 5 years ago.

author: tabajaralabs
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2020, 12:53:24 pm
content: I finnaly got the "first" (afaik) boot image of the scope I was looking after. Unfortunately, seems it isn't so easy.The scope stores it in some kind of raw format as "splashImage.bin" on dir \secure\infiniivisionI copied the image from a "virgin" (e.g.: not updated) scope, was able to read it on irfanview as a black & white image, couldn't decode the color informationYou can't just copy the splashImage.bin to the directory \secure\infiniivision. Of course I tried, and it didn't changed the boot image.Can anyone help? I attached the "splashimage.bin" file I got from the virgin scopeThe only think I know up to now is that the file header has 32 bytes starting with FJORDS42

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2020, 02:45:19 pm
content: Try deleting (or making a backup then deleting) the existing .bin before trying to copy the new one over.

author: tabajaralabs
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2020, 03:11:40 pm
content: Ok, got it!The file format of the splashImage.bin (inside the \secure\infiniivision dir) is:- Header (32 bytes)- B channel- G channel- R channelI doubt if it would be of any use in the future. Anyways, I recreated the image by hand using hexedit and ImageJ (a FANTASTIC program you should know!). Here you are the beautiful image.

author: tabajaralabs
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2020, 04:15:23 am
content: How to extract a JPG file already installed on the scope?https://tabajara-labs.blogspot.com/2020/11/salvando-tela-de-boot-do-osciloscopio.html

author: Keysight DanielBogdanoff
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2020, 07:00:03 am
content: That splash screen brings back memories! I must be getting old.

author: albertr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2023, 03:44:56 am
content: Quote from: tabajaralabs on November 18, 2020, 03:11:40 pmDo you have a similar Megazoom IV ASIC image, but in 800x600 resolution for 4000X series scope?-albertr

author: BillCRM
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2024, 03:06:50 am
content: Python script for extract image in infiniiVision binary file, you need get the splashimage.bin by yourself, then use this to convert bin to png, very easy to understand and modify for other series. (need numpy and opencv to run)