FREE: Tektronix TDS754C 500Mhz 4ch Scope and Rigol DS1102E 100Mhz 2ch - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2016, 10:45:07 pm
content: If I win the Keysight Test To Impress contest, I am giving these away to forum members. They are not exactly exotic, but a good score for the right person.Vote for Carlos A so that I can win the Keysight giveaway.Add your name here to be on the listIf you don't vote, I will not likely win and these will not be up for grabs. Vote 3x daily and tell as many people you know that are also willing to vote. The more votes, the more likely I will be giving these to you.If you are out of the US, I cannot hep you with customs/duties/fees, etc. If you are in the USA, I will ship for free. Intl shipping will have to be discussed since it varies so much.Direct Vote Pagehttps://promotions.spredfast.com/service/v2/canvas_builder/load?id=56aa85e6e2df421243741c60&document=1&channel_id=113698&distro_id=56b24014e2df4218097db8a5&token=Click the VOTE button by CARLOS AA CAPTCHA will verify you are a human. If you do not see a CAPTCHA, you have not voted.TELL OTHERS IN THE FORUM ABOUT THE VOTING, NOT EVERYONE KNOWS. YOU CAN MENTION THIS IN YOUR NORMAL POSTING, EVEN LINK THIS PAGE.Main Pagescopemonth.comExtra bonus informationhttp://www.solidcamera.com/#!powerslice2/c1ngsTDS754C 500Mhz 4ch(2x) 750Mhz Active Probes(2x) 500Mhz 10:1 passive probesRigol DS1102E 100Mhz 2ch(2x)100Mhz switchable passive probes.Lurkers: sign-up to join the EEVBlog and get your name on this list.The associated threads are lively as well. Seriously lively.General discussionhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/contests/keysight-6000x-6ghz-voting-is-live-vote-for-carlos-a/Should Dave make a video chathttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/contests/voting-for-carlos-a-in-the-keysight-contest/

author: ChunkyPastaSauce
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 01:07:09 am
content: No one? Bump in case people missed this.

author: Vgkid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 01:38:24 am
content: I'll vote for ya.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 01:51:42 am
content: Entry one and two have entered the building......Yay!

author: grimace
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 02:04:17 am
content: I'll vote for you

author: tonjaa
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 03:16:47 am
content: I will vote for you.Please add my name in the list.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 03:27:19 am
content: Added some links up top to the discussion of the contest - lively little one I have to say.Thank you for the votes! Don't forget - 3x per day until the 15th. Talk it up on the forum in other discussions to get the votes up. Nothing with come of this if the votes don't go up from this forum.Currently about 800 votes behind.....

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 02:26:48 pm
content: Surprised how few people jump in on this.Sent from my horrible mobile....

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 02:45:31 pm
content: Voted.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 03:16:25 pm
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on April 08, 2016, 02:26:48 pmShows the members here aren't a pack of hyenas. I'd be interested if I don't win Dave's dumpster dive scope - but I'd feel a little self conscious about putting my hand up. There's also shipping cost to Australia to consider..... but this isn't even a question unless we can get you into the pilot seat of the 6000X.Keep voting folks.

author: elex_enthusiast
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 03:38:13 pm
content: Already voted..please count me in..I'm badly in need for a better scope..

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 03:51:36 pm
content: Voted and will keep it up till the comp ends.Additionally I posted it to a group I belong to which has many active members, so hopefully you will get a boost out of that as well. Good luck.

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 04:36:09 pm
content: voted..

author: k4show
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 08, 2016, 11:49:09 pm
content: Voted 3 times today for you. Best of luck, great video.

author: JPortici
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 07:53:06 am
content: Voted!For the good cause

author: plazma
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 09:21:18 am
content: Voted!

author: Isad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 12:36:49 pm
content: VotedGood luck

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:52:19 pm
content: Thank you for all the votes everyone. I want to ship these out the door, but the menacing gap with Nilu J needs to somehow shrink.If anyone has any ideas how to build the votes - I am all ears.Sent from my horrible mobile....

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:56:37 pm
content: Ah....- Take out an ad in the personals- Sandwich boards- Do something quirky to make the 6 o'clock newsIn other words ... I've got nothin'.Still voting for you, though.

author: lem_ix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 06:14:08 pm
content: You seem like you actually need the scope so voted, good luck

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:25:01 pm
content: Thank you everyone. The race shall continue for 5 more days.Should I start packing these up in preparation for the big win?Sent from my horrible mobile....

author: gusnovak
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 11:13:37 pm
content: Voted

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 05:00:14 am
content: The scopes being discussed are prominently featured in this major Hollywood production.......

author: cs.dk
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 06:03:07 am
content: 6 votes from me until now. Just send the TDS this way

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 02:40:01 pm
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on April 09, 2016, 10:25:01 pmNo, such preparations are bad luck. When I fixed something I put the screws for the lid in AFTER I have tested it. It ain't over until the fat lady sings!

author: pvanroy
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 03:51:25 pm
content: Voted

author: NilByMouth
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 04:32:03 pm
content: Arrgh you have to login to Facebook to vote

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 08:45:16 pm
content: Quote from: NilByMouth on April 11, 2016, 04:32:03 pmCreate an account and vote...it's not that hard.

author: yodhe
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 11:30:43 pm
content: Voted.

author: timb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 01:22:20 am
content: I've been voting 3 x Day x 5 Accounts for you, even before I saw this thread.I could really use that TDS754C for some high speed stuff I've been working on lately. My analog 2465B just isn't good enough for capturing some of these glitches and stuff.Anyway. Good luck!

author: Macman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2016, 11:38:55 am
content: I don't have a facebook account and I really don't want to mess about creating one, but I have got my 2 sisters to vote for you 3 times a day since the 4th, hope that's enough to count me in.

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2016, 06:39:36 pm
content: Last three votes went in. I have a feeling there will be some more excitement ahead...

author: RiverTown
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2016, 10:02:54 pm
content: I had also left my last three votes, now we can only wait Keysight's decision

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2016, 11:11:30 pm
content: It's up to the good judgment at Keysight now.

author: Horryhop
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2016, 12:44:36 am
content: You probably are the person that needs the scope the most, so I wish you luck

author: eeadata
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2016, 09:47:13 pm
content: You get your scope . Now it is your turn to make a giveaway.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 21, 2016, 10:58:15 pm
content: Quote from: eeadata on April 21, 2016, 09:47:13 pmHold the horses, he should receive the new scope first before giving away his current workhorses.

author: ChunkyPastaSauce
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 21, 2016, 11:09:00 pm
content: Quote from: wraper on April 21, 2016, 10:58:15 pmYeah 100% on that

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2016, 11:12:15 pm
content: Quote from: ChunkyPastaSauce on April 21, 2016, 11:09:00 pmand add a coupleand at least one

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2016, 11:28:25 pm
content: Ok - this is the time to figure out the best way to do this one. I am thinking that I will just pull two names out of a hat and the first one gets the Tek and the 2nd one gets the Rigol.This all needs to happen shortly after I get the new one make sure it is all up and running first. I have no idea when that will happen yet.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 12:22:21 am
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on April 21, 2016, 11:28:25 pmNo-one wouldreallyexpect it any other way.... and at some point, I'm sure we would all like a shot of your workbench with the new addition.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 12:32:34 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on April 22, 2016, 12:22:21 amI have already planned a video for the big reveal. Everyone can laugh when they see me struggle to figure out what the hell to do. I will try to get a sine wave out of the ARB into channel 1 for my first lesson.

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 12:38:44 am
content: Just say: "Auto Setup" and it will obey.

author: alank2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 12:41:18 am
content: Where are we entering to get our name in that hat?

author: FireFlower
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 12:46:06 am
content: who knows

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 12:59:28 am
content: First post of this thread on page 1 and if you have joined after the commercial break, it's already too late. It's been too late for about5six days now ...

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 01:00:06 am
content: Quote from: alank2 on April 22, 2016, 12:41:18 amQuote from: rx8pilot on April 07, 2016, 10:45:07 pm

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 01:14:52 am
content: Names going into the hat:VgkidgrimacetonjaaTheAmmoniacalBrumbyelex_enthusiastShockneslekkimk4showJPorticiplazmaIsadlem_ixgusnovakcs.dknctnico (not sure if you wanted to be entered)pvanroyNilByMouthDimitriPyodhetimbMacmanRiverTownLet me know if I missed you.Please remember that any customs/duties/tax related issues are entirely on the winners. USA winners get free lower 48 ground shipping. Out of country winners will have to come up with something for the shipping and you will have to decide if it is worth it for you. Some countries are reasonable, and others are not so much. The Rigol can go postal service which is the lowest cost option. The much bigger Tek will need to go FedEx.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 01:28:36 am
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on April 22, 2016, 01:14:52 am

author: alank2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 01:53:11 am
content: Good luck everyone!!

author: timb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 04:38:56 am
content: @rx8pilot Congrats! Glad to see Keysight took care of you.Good luck to everyone else in this draw.*Blows on Dice* Commeee on baby, daddy needs a new pair ofshoesprobes!

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 04:55:48 am
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on April 21, 2016, 11:28:25 pmMay I ask - in the unlikely event you pull my name out of the hat first, could I go for the Rigol, please.While I would not be against having a nice 4 channel Tek, I really wouldn't use it's full features all that often. Somebody else would. Also, shipping to Australia is a little scary.

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 05:45:59 am
content: California to Sydney UPS 19x13x11 inches , 8 pounds $360 american dollarsThat's not a little scary, that a lot scary.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 06:38:25 am
content: Quote from: DimitriP on April 22, 2016, 05:45:59 am8 lbs? The specs I found show the Tek weighs just over 14kg (a little more than 31 lbs) with dimensions of 7.6 x 17.5 x 17.1 inches. Add some packaging to that and see what it comes to.The Rigol is more like 12 x 6 x 51/4inches and just 5.5 lbs. - plus packaging. Not AS scary.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 06:42:20 am
content: US Postal is far cheaper.Sent from mobile device.... Keeping it short and mis-spelled

author: elex_enthusiast
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 10:02:15 am
content: Congratulations rx8pilot. You deserve itOh well! I guess I should start praying..

author: vindoline
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 04:29:56 pm
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on April 22, 2016, 01:14:52 amHi Carlos, I'm one of the (I'm sure) many eevblogger's who sent in my three votes for you more times that I remember. I'd love to be entered into your scope giveaway. Thanks.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 07:44:06 pm
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on April 22, 2016, 01:14:52 amI'm already flush with scopes so my name can go out of the hat.

author: cowana
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 07:53:22 pm
content: Great to see the results of the community really getting behind Carlos, and you now giving back - being an active member of the group is what got you my votes!No need to enter me (I'm sorted for scopes) - but keep up the good work. And looking forward to that unboxing video!

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 08:01:46 pm
content: Will wait for that video Carlos, and how it works for you.No, I also really do not need more stuff......

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 08:06:38 pm
content: QuoteRecommended equipment and supplies:

author: Isad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 09:14:28 pm
content: Great to see you got the scope and what is morebetter is to see a comunity having each other backs.Dontwith the new scope lol.

author: ade
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 11:02:38 pm
content: Yeah great community.I'm assuming there's big donations to EEVblog coming from various participants/winners....

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2016, 11:13:42 pm
content: Although I neglected to put it in the original post - it only makes sense to include those that signed up during the contest. I don't want to disappoint anyone.I believe the list earlier posted is accurate.Quote from: Brumby on April 22, 2016, 04:55:48 amNot a bad idea - let the first pick choose.USPS to Australia for the Rigol is about $100 USD and $214 USD for the Tek.

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2016, 12:08:37 am
content: Voted early and often. It was a good effort. Really glad to see it all came together in the end. Keysight really stepped up and that puts them right at the top of my list.I will second Brumby - while the Tek would be cool, I can't really justify something with those features while I'm sure someone else here could. So if I should be lucky enough and be offered a choice, I would pick the Rigol.

author: lem_ix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2016, 06:38:58 pm
content: A 500Mhz scope would be nice but too much hassle so I'll pass. Good luck to everyone

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 25, 2016, 11:54:28 pm
content: Seeing that there are other expressions for a preference for the Rigol, if my name comes out second and the Rigol has already been claimed, I wouldn't turn down the Tek.Yes, I know the odds favour an 'Also Ran', but it's fun thinking about it.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2016, 01:42:51 am
content: It looks like the new scope will be arriving middle of next week so I am going to revive this thread. Time to make good on the promises made.

author: timb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2016, 06:27:49 am
content: I was just thinking about how you were getting on with your new gear. Hopefully everything arrives in good working order!

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2016, 02:59:43 am
content: The Keysight MSO6000X 6Ghz scope has arrived in perfect working order. It is now time to make good on this promise.Printing out the list, I will cut it into strips, put it in a hat and pull the winners out of the hat. Should be ready to go tomorrow mid day Pacific time.

author: ChunkyPastaSauce
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 29, 2016, 06:01:05 am
content: Exciting!

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 29, 2016, 07:30:24 am
content: It will be for a couple of members...

author: elex_enthusiast
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2016, 02:08:31 pm
content: Oh well that's exciting!

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2016, 02:32:05 pm
content: Very entertaining. The best horse race is one in which you have no horse.Funniest part is those saying "I have no use for such a good scope, it can go to someone else."What, is this Saints Week or something? You guys actually kicked your Test Equipment Addiction somehow?

author: ebclr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2016, 07:07:51 pm
content: Cryed and voted

author: timb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2016, 07:47:45 pm
content: Quote from: TerraHertz on June 29, 2016, 02:32:05 pmWell, for some, the 500MHz Tek may be of great use, but we may already have better than the Rigol. For others, the Tek may be far too much scope, but they could put the Rigol to good use.Personally, I'm in the former camp. (As I already have a 200MHz Tek MSO2024B as a daily driver, so I'd rather see someone else make use of the Rigol. The TDS754C, on the other hand, I could put to really good use, as my highest bandwidth scope is an analog 400MHz Tek.)

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 07:22:17 pm
content: It is done. Putting the video together now......I tried my best to do this is a reasonable way. Finally was able to take a brief moment from work and do it. Look forward to hearing from the winners.Stand-by for link.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 09:51:23 pm
content: ....uploading to YouTube!

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 10:03:24 pm
content: https://youtu.be/Hh-g9yAtahA

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 10:11:40 pm
content: Very cool Carlos! Congrats to the two winners.

author: Vgkid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 10:59:14 pm
content: Congrats on the two winners. Interesting choice on the music selection.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 10:59:40 pm
content: It was great to see the names go into the hat and for the draw. I just needed you to have another 15 scopes to give away...Congratulations to the winners!It's been a fun exercise and just being a part of it has been a reward in itself.Another 'Well Done!' to Keysight for their competition and the handling of it - which made all this possible.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 11:15:04 pm
content: The list.....obviously not sorted.23 Vgkid3 grimace10 tonjaa19 TheAmmoniacal17 Brumby9 elex_enthusiast15 Shock1 neslekkim20 k4show8 JPortici16 plazma24 Isad6 lem_ix4 gusnovak13 cs.dk14 pvanroy7 NilByMouth12 DimitriP22 yodhe2 timb18 Macman5 RiverTown11 ChunkyPastaSauce21 Hurryhop

author: ChunkyPastaSauce
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 06, 2016, 11:17:36 pm
content: lol That was way more exciting than the big one actually, due to the odds. Thanks Carlos and congrats winners.

author: yodhe
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2016, 06:01:38 am
content: Congratulations to the winners. Nice to see such an all round positive story thanks to the generosity of Carlos and Keysight. Well done to everyone.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2016, 06:09:34 am
content: Quote from: Vgkid on July 06, 2016, 10:59:14 pmThe music was free and on top of the first list I found. Easy

author: elex_enthusiast
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2016, 07:30:20 am
content: Well done Carlos. It's a win win after all. Its a great opportunity to be a part of the contest. Congratulations to the winners.

author: lem_ix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2016, 08:42:08 am
content: Great ending for a great storyCongrats all and gj eevblog

author: Isad
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2016, 09:56:22 am
content: Congrats to the two winners.That was quite exciting XDwhat luck me beeing the 24 lol

author: timb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2016, 09:07:11 pm
content: Quote from: Isad on July 07, 2016, 09:56:22 amOn the flip side, if the drawing was sorted little-endian, you'd have won! XD

author: timb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2016, 09:09:30 pm
content: Also, I'm totally stoked to have won! This is the first time I think I've ever won a raffle or drawing. Totally cool! I'll post some pictures of my new Tek when she arrives and gets settled in. :-}Congrats to whomever gets the Rigol as well!

author: cs.dk
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 09, 2016, 06:02:12 am
content: Congrats to the winners - And big thanks to Carlos for passing his old equipment on to others

author: grimace
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 09, 2016, 06:50:34 pm
content: looking forward to getting the Rigol thanks a lot Carlos.