Rigol MSO8000 Series Hack - Page 1
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author: strahd_von_zarovich
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2023, 11:20:11 am
content: Hi everyone,I have a Rigol MSO8064 oscilloscope. I know that nearly all other series can be hackable but has anyone tried hacking MSO8000 series? If not, how can I progress on this?Thanks in advance.

author: BTO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2024, 08:26:44 pm
content: Quote from: strahd_von_zarovich on April 05, 2023, 11:20:11 amHi mate i MIGHT ( i stress) MIGHT have a solution for you, This however is just a theorythe Rigol MSO5000 has been hacked with a script by DrMefist0 , In summary there have been 2 options- The Patched Method, which works but doesn't survive future upgrades- the Fully licensed Method that does permanently survive future upgradeswe have had a good amount of success upgrading people through this method of fully licensing with the python script,NOW THIS GOT ME THINKING...- I've had a look through the script- The script has options that are not just restricted to the MSO5000- What the script basically does is.... it interrogates your scope, it looks for installed Options, Available Options and Unavailable optionsand then installs the Available and uninstalled OptionsI haven't tested this yet as i don't have an MSO8000 to test it on , but we can give this a shot.Now FIRST I NEED TO ASK A FEW QUESTIONS to even consider the feasability of this1. You have an MSO8064 , i know that2. What is the Firmware Version that you have in it3. Did you get it installed with any Bundled options or additional Software options when you bought it or is it just all options locked ?Let me know

author: BTO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2024, 09:33:30 pm
content: Quote from: strahd_von_zarovich on April 05, 2023, 11:20:11 amHi mateAs you know and as per your comment on the other threadQuoteI just had a really really good look through the Python Script.hmmmI SUSPECT THIS MAY BE ... A LOT EASIER THAN I ORIGINALLY THOUGHTHERE IS HOW WE CAN PROCEED :1. IT WOULD BE USEFUL TO HAVE OTHERS WHO UNDERSTAND PYTHON BETTER THAN MYSELFEven though i understand Python to a good degree and coding and programming in general,i think it may be helpful if we round up some others and have a bit of a discussion.I do believe i can get through this on my own if need be, but.... JUST IN CASE.. Ya Know.sometimes it's good to get another point of view.2. WE NEED SOME MORE PEOPLE WHO HAVE MSO8000 SCOPESI mean, so far you're the only oneNOW YOU HAVE AN MSO8064Here is a run down on the Models in the MSO8000 SeriesModel Analog Channels Digital Channels Bandwidth Sample RateMSO8064 4 16 (opt) 600 MHz 10 GSa/sMSO8074A 4 16 (opt) 750 MHz 10 GSa/sMSO8104 4 16 (opt) 1 GHz 10 GSa/sMSO8154A 4 16 (opt) 1.50 GHz 10 GSa/sMSO8204 4 16 (opt) 2 GHz 10 GSa/sMSO8204A 4 16 (opt) 2 GHz 10 GSa/sNow we can sort you out since you have an MSO8000 this will be easier.But then we need people who have MSO8100 Scopes as well, because there will likely be a different script forMSO8000MSO8100MSO8200Beyond that let's also get some people who have MSO8000 and even MSO7000 as i reckon i can make both of them happen.that's how we can move forwardWhat are our thoughtsWe can start right away on your scope if you're ready though

author: BTO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 27, 2024, 02:07:17 am
content: Quote from: strahd_von_zarovich on April 05, 2023, 11:20:11 amHi mate,You are in luck.. Last night ,me and 2 other forum members worked out how TO HACK SUCCESSFULLY, THE MSO8000Go and check out this linkhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hacking-the-rigol-mso8204-mso8000/msg5555455/#msg5555455It works and the method is permanent.