WTB (Brisbane/AU) : Cheap 2 channel oscilloscope ( Sorted ) - Page 1
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author: Mick157
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 11, 2017, 12:49:11 am
content: Hi guys. I'm looking for a cheap old scope preferably with 2 channels.I'm an Electronics and Communications Engineering student and as such I can't afford a good DSO at the moment so I'm looking for something that will at least help with studying. Can pickup from anywhere in Brisbane , Goldcoast, Sunshine Coast and even North NSW ( if it's near the boarder lol )Budget is $125 but I don't really want to resort to a PC based or DIY pocket scope.Any help is much appreciatedCheers!* Update *Thanks for help guys, gonna continue saving and get a bench DSO.

author: ebclr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2017, 01:29:26 am
content: For this little money, you have few choices,New oneshttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hantek-Digital-Oscilloscope-DSO4102S-100MHz-25MHz-Arbitrary-waveform-generator-/192177263844?hash=item2cbea854e4:g:SFkAAOSwY3BZNi4whttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HANTEK-70MHz-100MHz-200MHz-Digital-Oscilloscope-1GSa-s-Real-Time-sample-rate-/282192921138?var=&hash=item41b4024232:m:mWJtxtNZwLvBxPubBlP14ZgUsed oneshttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COS6100M-100-MHz-Oscilloscope-Tested-Working-/252981545613?hash=item3ae6e00a8d:g:i8sAAOSwceNZOgEKhttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HAMEG-HM307-OSCILLOSCOPE-/292146130056?hash=item4405442c88:g:G08AAOSw1WJZMmxyhttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/B-K-Precision-Dyanscan-Model-2520-Digital-Storage-Oscilloscope-/122269996265?hash=item1c77dc14e9:g:Iu0AAOSwcUBYUdOM

author: Mick157
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 11, 2017, 03:54:40 am
content: Thanks ebcir.I had seen most of those already, but I'll keep looking. I've saved my searches on ebay too. It's looking like I might be saving my pennies for a while.

author: kripton2035
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2017, 05:54:50 am
content: australian prices for these base scopes are crazy !in europe, you can find them easily for some $50 if you are patient. $100 if you're not. $300 if you do impulse buy ...

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2017, 06:09:06 am
content: Get one that WORKS 100%, even if no probes are suppliedNo point in getting a half stuffed oscilloscope with lots of extras crap thrown in.A working analogue scope is THE best way to learn about them fast.20 mhz ones are pretty standard, plentiful and CHEAP. Dual channel of course and basic layoutI still use mine, switch on and job done, before the DSO next door finishes booting and user gets lost in the menus, lolDSOs are ok but slow going if not familiar with an old school cro

author: ebclr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2017, 07:21:03 am
content: "THE best way"Totally disagree, Any modern low-quality scope is much better than same price vintage 20Mhz

author: Mick157
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 11, 2017, 09:03:20 am
content: Thanks Electro Detective but I'm already pretty familiar with cathode ray oscilloscopes. We use them at college quite regularly. I just want more practice at home. Having said that, I'd be happy to find a cheap CRO although it seems they are far and few between in Australia.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 11, 2017, 11:16:49 am
content: Quote from: kripton2035 on June 11, 2017, 05:54:50 amTell me about it!Quote from: Mick157 on June 11, 2017, 09:03:20 amThey are, indeed.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2017, 10:28:42 pm
content: Difficult to get a cheap working CRO or DSO here in kangaroo land, and bunny prices on new gear.you can get rooted CROs cheap if you want to stuff around fixing, getting parts, and calibrating them, assuming there's a service manual.Most DSOs are throwaways vs repair costs20 mhz is still fine for most work, otherwise you have to PAY,and no one in the game is going to flog a good high bandwidth scope cheap,unless they've gone to mancave heaven and the clueless mrs or vulture relatives sell everything cheap and fast for a trip to Bali,or a bag of something.Same deal with cheap cars, if the seller whinges about a quick mechanical inspection, it has issues

author: Mick157
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 13, 2017, 11:11:51 am
content: Well, budget has increased to $200 . If anyone knows of any scopes for sale it would really help me out but I'll be patient for now and try scrape up enough for a bench DSO.

author: romhunter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2017, 11:40:22 am
content: If you're happy about slow shipping then I have one for sale, analog 20Mhz, 2 channel. Have 2 of those. I'll ask for 75$ for one of those (shipping not included). It will be ship from vietnam, fully tested and come with probe.I don't think that regular shipping will be as expensive as those "premium" services such as FedEx or UPS.

author: Mick157
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 01, 2017, 01:07:12 am
content: Well I managed to scrape up enough coin for a new Siglent 1052. Only a 50MHz scope but it seems pretty well built for $299 AUD . It's my first oscilloscope so I'm pretty happy with it. My little lab is coming along nicely now. Thanks to all who offered to help, I was even offered a free oscilloscope from a kind person but I had no way to pick it up.Just goes to show that Dave was right about people will sometimes offer to donate. Hopefully I'll be in a position to do the same for someone in the future!Cheers!