A Great Oscilloscope For The Money! (Ideal for Hobbyists or Techs)

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the terrific review! Time to add another gadget to my shopping list. Lol

[@electronicsNmore]

You're welcome! Looking forward to today's video on your channel. Thanks for watching!

[@istopedthewuhanlabfunding6351]

I neeeed 1 ov those . Coss i fryed one last week . A mini hand held 1 . That didnt come with proper test leeds .

[@istopedthewuhanlabfunding6351]

Is this from Aliexpress.?

[@Sylvan_dB]

The oscilloscope I'm using now was outdated at least 20 years ago, and last calibrated some years before that (before I bought it) and manufactured over 30 years ago. I'm not sure this one would entirely replace every feature of that monster, but it would replace every I do, it would be a lot easier to use, has some very nice features I do not have, and has better specs for 1% of the price mine sold for when new! (And it uses a fraction of the power... no more 200 watt heater in my "lab"!) I think it's time for a new scope!

[@roseelectronics4582]

Indeed, it is time for a new scope.

[@DrJALAGHARI]

Thanks for providing such a detailed information.

[@Onewheelordeal]

This thing has a crazy feature set to price ratio. If you only need a bare bones O scope for cheap, I got an 'Allosun EM125' for ~$50 and it does the job, plus is a DMM for one less tool in my bag. 25MHz bandwidth, 100MSa/S sampling, but the screen is very low res and there's no probe compensation signal generator.

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes, this unit is feature loaded for the price. Thanks for watching!

[@waltschannel7465]

That Allosun scope is amazing as well.

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

That looks amazingly like my Siglent SDS 1102 CML+ It is 100 mHz 1GSa/s Everything is exactly the same except the color & it is $40.00 cheaper! Nice find! 👍🇺🇸

[@electronicsNmore]

It's a nice feature loaded unit, especially for the money. Thanks for watching Ron!

[@mrjohhhnnnyyy5797]

I got Hantek too, but a 4000 series model. Pretty much same as your 5000 series but has built-in function generator

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephsfields]

I think it's a got'ahave at that price. About the power cord issue . . . .it looked like the standard computer/monitor/printer/scanner power cord that many people have a drawer full of if they are computer part hoarders like me.(still have a shoe box or various RAM memory chips) but I digress. Was it the standard power cord what fit into the O-scope instrument side?

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes, it's the same power cord used for desktop computers or other electronics. Thanks for watching Joe!

[@waltschannel7465]

Excellent detailed review and instruction on scope operation.

[@technologyjunkie01]

Great review. I was thinking about getting a multimeter/oscilloscope combo, but his looks awesome. Thanks!

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching Jon!

[@seanflanagan5674]

$250 is a lot more than most starting hobbiests can justify-or maybe even afford. Disappointing that you didn't lead with the price; I stepped through to see if you discussed that critical bit.

[@electronicsNmore]

An oscilloscope like this, for under $250, is an absolute bargain. There are many oscilloscopes costing several hundred or even thousands. Anyone considering electronics as a SERIOUS hobby, not just playing around, needs a reliable brand oscilloscope such as Hantek. Yes, you can buy cheaper, but the features will be lacking, and the product may not last.

[@helpabrothawithasubisaiah5316]

@@electronicsNmore I got the handheld DSO202(I think thats it, you did a review on it) but I haven't gotten any use out of it yet.

[@bruinv3738]

Please consider listing the price in the description

[@PhillipJacobs-v1v]

What is the price on the oselliscope

[@joecraigslist9467]

Great video. Would you recommend this for looking at automotive type signals? Injectors, coils etc.

[@electronicsNmore]

This unit can do all that, it's just a matter if you want a bench top or handheld unit.

[@braaitongs]

What probe is it? 1/100 or 1/1000

[@arthurmorgan8966]

Please review virtual oscilloscope as well if you get the chance or sponsorship. They are headless, you need to connect it to a computer.

[@roseelectronics4582]

Nice review! I like this one. I've been looking for an entry level scope for a while. This might be the one.

[@electronicsNmore]

Can't beat it for the money. Thanks for watching!

[@craigrotay3732]

How many bits is the DAC?

[@sapelesteve]

Once again, a very informative and interesting video eNm! Although not on my list of things to purchase. I was just wondering what practical applications an Oscilloscope would be used for? Just curious.....

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you liked it. There are many uses. You can probe certain parts of a circuit to check for proper operation, test automotive sensors and fuel injectors, check the output waveform for power inverters, and much more. Thanks for watching!

[@jackjohnson9989]

@@electronicsNmore "..test automotive sensors and fuel injectors.." I'd like this scope for exactly these applications but I've been warned that bench scopes are severely affected by noise from vehicle electrical systems. Is this so? If it is what is the remedy? Wish I could test this and publish findings but it's not financially possible. Would have to import(at humongous costs) at least two different brands for tests to mean anything. I've scoured the net and found nothing to validate or refute the claim. Also posted questions and got no committed answers. But one understands. When they've invested $4K in a Pico system they probably wouldn't be too concerned whether a $200 bench scope is adequate for others. Further, I cannot buy, rent or borrow any scope in my tiny spot. They are as plentiful as snowploughs* (not a best seller* with temperatures of 85 degrees Fahrenheit 365 days a year). Perhaps you could run some comprehensive tests and post a video. And those of us who benefit can compensate you in some way.

[@islewebdesign1150]

Hi, thank you for the video! Im looking for a scope for diagnosing laptop motherboards. Would you recommend this for that purpose? Thank you!

[@Micko350]

I have the Hantek 4 Channel for Automotive. Surely you can get 'Kettle cords' cheaper than those plugs yeah?

[@electronicsNmore]

You can find them at thrift stores for a buck.

[@ededmonds8792]

It's nice and small.

[@gytax01]

I have this oscilloscope. For the price you really cant get any better.

[@electronicsNmore]

I think it would be hard to beat for the price. Thanks for watching!

[@ededmonds8792]

Another Great Review.

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you enjoyed it Ed!

[@GlobalProsperityGroup]

I am buying this.

[@electronicsNmore]

Hopefully you use the provided link to support my channel. Thank you

[@JasonTHutchinson]

Probably no need to chop up the power cord. You can just use one with the right plug on it.

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes, if I had an extra computer power supply cord.

[@JT-lq4yd]

Great review and like the video. Is there a novice model? Thanks!

[@electronicsNmore]

The only lower priced units are handheld.

[@anullhandle]

At this price this is the novice model. :) Haven't checked in a while but I'd bet entry level scopes from tektronix keysight rs etc. are easy a grand more than this. Another popular entry level scope was the 4 channel 50mhz (super easy to unlock) 100mhz rigol at $350. Last I checked it had all other software upgrade features unlocked out of the box.

[@ashoksavla4570]

Hi. I m Ashok H Savla From Girgaum Mumbai. I repair all types of toys for last 30 years. How can check 2.4 Giga hrtz remote control items ? Can i check thru Oscilloscope ?

[@electronicsNmore]

You need the RF detector shown in my other video below. It will let you know if a signal is being transmitted. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laO3hIWshdp5h9k

[@Sylvan_dB]

Sounds like it is intended to run off an airliner APU or similar (often 115v, 400hz). Does anyone know what other sources of 100-240vac at 400hz might make sense for this scope?

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes, that's first thing I thought of when I saw the 400-440hz rating.

[@JT-lq4yd]

There are companies who want to maximize labor and it is intended for electrical engineers to work while in flight, you are looking at loss of 1-5 hours in the US for a one way trip. Why only business people can work while flying to meetings and such? All jokes aside, it looks like a typo.

[@SuperFredAZ]

Why didn't you just replace the power cord with a computer type IEC cord?

[@electronicsNmore]

Apparently I didn't have an extra one on hand..

[@ashoksavla4570]

How much is d price minimum to medium range n brand name ?

[@electronicsNmore]

A link to the product on sale is in the video description area. Thanks for watching!

[@pmarquisYT]

I can't believe they actually give that ungrounded american adapter with the unit. Crazy. An oscilloscope has to be properly grounded with the earth pin.

[@electronicsNmore]

They do it all the time with many types of testing equipment. More reason to swap out the plug.

[@energycrafts8206]

Nice scope for sure, but unfortunately only wall powered with no battery powered choice for work far from an outlet.

[@electronicsNmore]

Power consumption is very low, you can use a small power inverter in a car, or you'd have to buy a handheld scope. Thanks for watching!

[@tnekkc]

30 years ago that performance would cost 200 engineering hours. That scope only costs one engineering hour today.

[@electronicsNmore]

True. Thanks for watching!

[@marklowe7431]

Did you leave the earth disconnected?

[@electronicsNmore]

When I replaced the plug, the ground wire was used.

[@rillloudmother]

You can put a FL place stamp on your video, but that voice says you're my homie from NY...

[@electronicsNmore]

LOL. I'm more 2x more Floridian than NY.

[@darthbubba866]

Great review; it's unfortunate that I'll probably have to get one of these plastic DSOs as my bench just isn't deep enough for all the 18" - 24" long CRT o'scopes I own. They're just too long to fit on the bench without turning them to a difficult to read angle. This little gem can sit on an eye-height narrow shelf facing forward. Nice find!

[@electronicsNmore]

You'll definitely like it. Thanks for watching!