Cheap beginner's Oscilloscope Hantek DSO5102P

Cheap beginner's Oscilloscope Hantek DSO5102P
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[@Hackvlog]

There will always be "for another $100$", no matter how high-end or expensive product one gets. Like you showed us, this $250 scope is decent and meets basic requirements, especially for beginners. It's important to understand what extra $100 (or what ever amount) brings to the table and is it worth for the buyer. For many, this scope is everything they need and more. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@ZonaALG]

But what about for $100 less??? Is there anything on the $100-$200 range? something cheaper than this but still quite usefull for beginner

[@stanburton6224]

Just bought one for $69... hope i get it...

[@ZonaALG]

@@stanburton6224 where?

[@jimudd5836]

I agree, there is always a little more for a few bucks, in the end there will be a high end product that not feautures are needed for. my recomendation is stay for needed spesifikation, perhaps keep going for a little more to grow in to, but don't start ladder it's that more for only that and keep klimbing lader. It's always better to look at what do I need now, near future needs and invest accoringly. In total agrement with you mr Hugatry. Don't spend more than you need. Best regards from sweden

[@rbhis000]

This is the scope I got started with. I used it for 3 years. It was a terrific starter tool. I learned a ton with it.

[@markrhine5809]

Hi, I have been watching your channel, and it is one of the best for electronics I have seen. I have just purchase one of these scopes last month and I like what it can do, I am still learning all the features. I also have an vintage Heathkit scope the model IO4235 which I have been using on my radio projects... Great video!!! Have a nice day!!!

[@MrFrazierNation]

You are my favorite KZbinr. You are my inspiration of getting into the field. When I get back on the payroll, I'm buying this. (Unless you review something else. You know how you are. :) )

[@Ronbob59]

Thanks so much for the super informative video.. I have this scope and couldn’t figure out how to do simple things like change from DC to AC. Sure glad I found you. I came from a Tektronix 475 to the Hantek and really like it. I do antique radio restoration and this is exactly what I need. Thanks again. A new subscriber.

[@learnelectronics]

Thank you

[@MrBuddysAdventures]

Just picked one up too and then found your video. It's amazing what these DSOs can do for such low price and I'm coming from a fairly decent (in its days) automotive DSO after deciding to get another one for electronics use. The AutoSet button, Measure and Math functions right at the fingertips at this price point is cool!

[@mikeoliver3254]

Nice basic scope. I’m glad you keep on reviewing the cheap stuff it gives me ideas on what to get next. I’m not impressed with the Velleman test board seems like it might need new diodes and a new cap. If you get it working please let us know what it took to fix it. It does give me an idea for a scope testing board of my own design though. Great video as always Paul.

[@hobbyelectronics6630]

I've had this model scope for about 2 years now. Not bad is a fair assessment. It has its problems though. It occasionally "randomly" reboots itself. The AC / DC input coupling stopped working on one occasion. It fixed itself after a reboot. The triggering malfunctioned but it also fixed itself after a reset using the autoset button. One of the backlight buttons stopped "backlighting" after a week and one of the probes had to be replaced due to a faulty connection. So for the extra $100 I wish I had bought the Rigol. I can't justify another $350 on top of the $250 I paid for this scope so I am stuck with this one. There are a couple of other reviews on this model of scope and I would suggest that anyone thinking of buying this scope watch them. My evaluation after 2 years is at best not bad.

[@MM0SDK]

Thanks for that. I'll keep that in mind when i finally go to buy one. I'm still using an analog 2215 Tektronix.

[@excitedbox5705]

Sounds like you need to do a firmware update for those software issues. The probe and button would have been covered under warranty so just the annoyance of sending it back to get fixed. The seller I ordered mine from sent me the wrong scope but I had ordered the 4102C and got the MSO5202D which costs over 250 more. Downside is no signal gen which is why I ordered the 4000C but the upside is I got a much faster scope and ordered a fy6900 for 104 euros with my scope savings.

[@hobbyelectronics6630]

@@excitedbox5705 You got lucky on that deal. The cost to send my scope back to China for warranty service would have exceeded the cost of the scope.

[@marcelomigueldasilva7444]

Osciloscópio da hantek e o mesmo que a marca CCE. (Companhia de componentes estragados) kkk

[@tomaskey6844]

Thanks for making this video. I'm wanting to get into electronics to build guitar tube amplifiers and effects pedals. This video helped me on my learning journey.

[@tonyfremont]

Buy an isolation transformer. Your test equipment will appreciate it.

[@MCsCreations]

Really nice, dude! Congrats for the new toy! 😃

[@lambda4931]

I bought one a few years ago. I have had no problems. Five star recommendation.

[@dennis2494]

for a high school student working part time this scope is perfect , my first meter was a three inch VOM from Lafayette and it cost me thirteen dollars and I was glad to have that meter , of course I would have preferred a Simpson but the one from Lafayette was all that I could afford and I used that meter for a long time and was glad to have it.

[@jackietrove4637]

Great videos. If I had been given a wish list :) I would like to have had the video zoomed out so I could see what buttons and knobs you were using. Thanks for the video and cannot complain as I did watch it for free

[@stevenhaney575]

You're right we're just playing with electronics and me being on a fixed retirement income, I'm gonna get one of these. And the Rigol 1050z 4 channel, Does seem a little over the top for our hobby. But don't let Outback Dave hear me say that:-D. Keep up the good work Paul. You're keeping it real for us HOBBYIST.

[@photorooster8865]

I recently bought this scope. Found it on AliExpress $50 cheaper with free shipping. There's a firmware hack that can be found on the net and KZbin that can raise it to 200Mhz. I risked it successfully but be aware you could brick your scope. Paul I just signed up for your channel. Great content. You and I almost have similar biography's, right down to health stuff. Love flying, amateur radio etc... Rock on!

[@Tommybotham]

What are you doing with 200 MHz?

[@photorooster8865]

​@@@Tommybotham Not much so far. I saw the hack, and decided to risk it. I was always the kid who would jump off the high dive first.

[@DazzaDirect]

also you can also actually buy it directly from Hantek (the manufacturer) on ali-express as they have a store on there and that way gain full support etc

[@ShaunakDe]

[@Swenser]

@@Tommybotham time machine

[@victor7530]

Thanks for posting. Very useful and informative.

[@JAKOB1977]

You just landed my subscription.. you seem to be down to earth, and I would love if you could make some videos from a complete noob standpoint, but simply going through different scenarios where you can use a scope and approaches..

[@learnelectronics]

All my videos are made for the "guy at home"

[@charlesworton4020]

Yeah... I looked at this scope before I bought my Rigol. That maximum record length of 40K was a deal killer; if you were sampling a 40 Khz signal, you'd fill the buffer in one second. And at the maximum sample rate of 1 gigasample per second, you'd fill the buffer in 0.00004 seconds, which kinda makes it a useless feature. The Rigol gave me the same 100Mhz rate (once the Riglol pirate update was applied), 2 additional channels, and a much more usable memory size. It was worth the extra $$ to me, and given the popularity of the Rigol, I think many people feel the same way. On the other hand... if you just need a super cheap scope for a particular need, the Hantek isn't a bad choice. Scopes are getting cheap enough now that you can eaily pay more for a multimeter, and when you compare the capability of the Hantek to some of the ritzy DMMs out there, the Hantek comes off looking pretty good. Still, I could barely afford 1 scope; and for my needs, at the time I bought it, the Rigol was the best choice. Keep rocking! >Charlie

[@scottmcgowan5953]

Thank you for the video. I am just starting out and found this informative

[@hawkkim1974]

it works and it does it job. I cannot expect more from this.

[@donhiscock6933]

Hi Paul grate video thanks for the shout out it was appreciated I still think you should make a kit version once you have profecked it.

[@jamest.5001]

That's all the scope I need! Maybe even more than I need!

[@ShaunakDe]

Thank you for doing a review that doesn't bash "one hung low" suppliers for the perceived quality of the capacitors. Honestly, its Hantek and Rigol that have been leading the way and making quality test and measurement kit available at a lot lower (with understandable compromises in quality of course). And I also really appreciate that you mentioned the "another $100" syndrome. It affects all gear, from cars to guitars. Yes for another $100 you can guild the Lilly. But did you need the Lilly gilded?

[@learnelectronics]

Thanks, I agree with you 100%

[@greggroessger]

Had to look it up! "Wun Hung Lo" a not even veiled insult to the Chinese and all things Chinese made. I think its use-by date has passed. Whether or not it is a racial slur depends more on how it is received than spoken.

[@pepeshopping]

That’s it. I have been waiting more than 25 years after college (comp eng) to get one. Always wanted one, but they were so expensive. Should have gotten at least a cheap one long ago. Thx for sharing info.

[@DoctorThe113]

Hope you got one! I wish I don't need wait for that long since I am saving money for one!

[@ShaunakDe]

Haha - I know this feeling. I always told myself in college: when I get a job, I'll buy one. And now about 5 years later, no scope. Maybe this is the year, and this is the scope...

[@tonyfremont]

I agree you should get one, but not that one. Spend the extra $100 and get the Rigol 1054z. 4 channels, far better quality and a better user interface.

[@coolelectronics1759]

military surplus, ask your univercity if they have stuff like this they have abandoned or are throwing out you'd be surprised what asking can get you sometimes especially big companies and schools.

[@coolelectronics1759]

@@tonyfremont or ask around first for a cheap or maybe even free one!

[@TheGFS]

It's not just the price .. Well, it's a big factor, but for many of us, 500$ scope then needs to be shipped , and then there is VAT , so it might be closer to 650$ when one gets it .. I plan on buying a Hantek scope, like a 200$ one, and the reasons are that im a noob, dont need a very powerfull scope cause i have never even used one, and also, I dont wanna make some noob mistake and maybe damage a 500-1000$ scope.. I would much rater spend 200$ , get a cheap scope to practice and learn, then if there will be cases where i need a better one, then i will consider getting a better one

[@icenesiswayons9962]

@Gunnar Freyr You're going to be in for a real treat when you get your scope. Really fun to learn if you're into that kind of thing. Just don't stick the probes to a TV flyback unless you know what you're doing, lol. They are resilient little things but still have their Achilles heel! Good luck and watch this guy, he'll teach you a lot.

[@airgliderz]

Aah, that bull crap liberal tax your labeling VAT. Glad Trump is president in the USA with the goal of equalizing trade between countries so it is fair all. VAT liberal bullsit tax that takes your hard earned cash and wastes most of your money on corruption socialist government programs riddled in red tape feeding government elite while sucking cash out of your pocket. VAT is destroying out planet, bad for humanity, and bad for society.

[@excitedbox5705]

Get the MSO5102D It is the same thing with 1M sample length instead of the 40k and it has a Logic analyzer. I ordered the cheaper 4000C (I wanted the signal gen.) but they sent me the MSO5202D by mistake and since it costs 250 more I kept it. You can hack the bandwidth on them so there is no point buying the 200MHZ version.

[@archiemeldrum4913]

could not have put it better myself!@@airgliderz

[@jonathanhorne6503]

I have the 70 MHz one. Still learming. Mine had the 200mhz firm ware already installed. You don’t need to pay the premium for for a faster scope, it’s already upgraded.

[@pulesjet]

I'd love a scope like that. I have a Hantek DSO6022BL . Does what I need to the most parts but just not enough for any RF work. Boy NOT Impressed with your new TEST O MATIC signal source ! LOL Replace the Rectifier and associated caps.

[@icenesiswayons9962]

@pulesjet The Velleman board I copied had low quality components, so I upgraded it.

[@pulesjet]

@@icenesiswayons9962 Yea, The Caps for sure. Sick Puppies. LOL

[@DazzaDirect]

you can also actually buy it directly from Hantek (the manufacturer) on ali-express for a little bit cheaper as they have a store on there and that way also gain full support etc

[@learnelectronics]

Thatd cool, I didnt know that. Thank you.

[@DustinWatts]

I just bought the STO1104C. I’m done for now! ;)

[@ponymoore6140]

The most amusing clip I have ever seen :) Looks great this little baby, Why so much noise on the signals though?

[@PATRIK67KALLBACK]

Great video!

[@DipElectronicsLAB]

Congratulations for 50k 💕🇮🇳

[@learnelectronics]

Thank you

[@technologicalsingularity1788]

"NICE" you did it again!

[@wreckless_-jl6uu]

Bring the circuits back, I subbed for your unique type and way of bringing circuits and arduino stuffs not more product reviews that are already flooded on KZbin

[@learnelectronics]

Product reviews pay the bills that allow me to make circuit videos.

[@TheGFS]

The reviews are awesome , there are also plenty of videos on youtube on arduino and circuits

[@wreckless_-jl6uu]

learnelectronics all good 💯🤪 was jus showing my interest :)

[@neptunevibe]

Man great scope. I plan to get one and upgrade it to 200Mhz however you really need a proper mic and a pop filter because this was very tiring to listen on my hi-fi studio monitoring system. Thanks.

[@KissAnalog]

Nice scope Paul!! This one made #2 on my top 10 scopes under $300. If you don’t mind, I’d like to add your link to my vid. I couldn’t get my hands on 10 scopes, so I compared their specs, so this is a nice hands-on review!

[@learnelectronics]

Feel free to use the video

[@KissAnalog]

learnelectronics thank you!!

[@icenesiswayons9962]

I have that same scope. The scope check board is a home copy of the Velleman board, but it works just the same. That was nasty looking waveforms as was mine, but I let the scope perform its on self check calibration and it cleaned it up. Still had that annoying ring on the top left side, but it's a $250 scope, lol. It's not an SC61 but still a nice little scope none the less. It's also upgradeable, but I wouldn't touch it unless I had the 50 MHz scope board to compare it to. I still think it's more to it than a simple firmware thing. I don't trust the you tube DIY upgrade videos. There has to be a small hardware diff. Thanks for the video, it was great. Lol.....UR not far from being the scope KING....:-)

[@leungkenny8748]

i have the same oscilloscope , and im the beginner to use it, can i know how to mearsure the anti islanding and harmonic with this ?

[@bojanstojan]

would you recommend this over newer DSO4102C model which has a signal generator?

[@vintageav]

Great video and thank you! How well does this unit display eye patterns like you would encounter when adjusting focus and tracking gains on older CD players? I heard digital scopes can have a hard time displaying these patterns. Thanks!

[@learnelectronics]

I never tried that on this scope.

[@mefirst4266]

THANKS FOR DEMO'ING THIS I AM GOING TO GET ONE TOO. BEST I HAVE SEEN FOR THE PRICE.... PS DO YOU THINK I SHOULD TAKE BASIC ELECTRICITY BEFORE I USE IT !!!!

[@jimudd5836]

Hi greit review, after much considuration and lots of youtube I found that it's either the hanteck DSO5102P 100MHz or the DSO5072P 70 MHz with 200 MHz firmare uppgarade I found most interesting to try after mister learn electronics reviews, looked at looits of other revievs for all kind but this two are the ones that got stuck. At the moment on banggood they are like 5 bucks in difference so prise isn't an isue, at the moment the kilohertz range is good enough for me, but still I like best choice for groving into if more is needed in future. Super review, much epresiated, as many other videos watched, informative and not waste of time, even found some electronics solutions I did not now ealier that I needed, this is old video but still good informations both now and then. Best regards from Sweden

[@Lasse_Viklund]

I have one of these scopes and it works fine. The only thing that disturbs me is that constant noise. It's always there even if you short the input to ground.

[@SteveHacker]

Is it sufficient for a beginner in vintage radio servicing, adjustments, alignments, vintage and modern ham radio, audio/music electronics like guitar amps and synthesizers, as well as restoring vintage retro computers?

[@rich1051414]

Not a fan of the TFT. Maybe it is their color scheme though. Seems like a good scope for the money though.

[@PowerScissor]

WHAT? The calibration is on the probe? I have one of those handheld cheap $35 1 channel scope, and I could never get a square wave to look square....I will have to see if my probes have the same thing as in the video.

[@SkipEvansx]

Hello, I just purchased the DS05102P oscilloscope. I bought it to learn how it works and why it is used. I am unable to find any videos that show actual components being tested. I see a lot of different waves being shown on the screen. I see a lot about not messing with earth ground. This makes me afraid to try anything. Can you point me in the right direction?

[@BushImports]

I there any reason or advantage to having a separate frequency/signal generator and counter if you have an oscilloscope with that functionality built in?

[@insylem]

Neat. I have the Hantek DSO5202P

[@georgechambers3197]

You wanted to design a PCB a replacement for that Velleman board would be a good project. My 70 buck Hantek still does all I need, but if they have that for 150 bucks on Prime day I might spring for one. Good luck with the procedure tomorrow!

[@learnelectronics]

Thanks buddy. I am going to make my own board.

[@alexis1911]

Sin wave probem !!! "...Hoy Vey !" :-) Nice to ear some yiddish words droped in an oscilloscope revue !! ;-)

[@michaelmitchell8218]

I own a Hantek oscilloscope and nothing wrong with them. I had high price ones and they are not much better for the price. So nothing wrong with this scope at all. The only thing I do think you should spend money on is a good multimeter. Cheap ones seem to be out in measures. So a good fluke is what to buy there. But I agree with you on cheaper oscilloscope. They are made well and do the job.

[@learnelectronics]

I agree with you

[@MrMaxeemum]

Seems decent enough. I would just like to say, it felt a bit uncomfortable watching you fault finding your scope test board, I think it would have been better if you would have done a bit work off screen before recording to get yourself orientated. I understand you wanted us to see it switched on as it came out the box but a little bit of off screen work (in my humble opinion) would have looked better. P.S. what do you do with all the scopes you have collected?

[@jimb032]

Join us at Paul's house this weekend where we play Jenga...using oscilloscopes!!! :D

[@GadgetReboot]

If we catch one when they topple over, do we get to keep it?

[@jimb032]

@@GadgetReboot If so, I will shove over even someone's Grandma to get the Micsig! :D

[@reggietedesco9191]

Hey Paul! Just discovered your channel and I hit the subscribe button. I like your style. 👍👍. Thanks for reviewing the scope. Im a newbie and have been thinking about getting one only I have no clue how to use it or what to do with it other than display it on my bench.😁. Do you have any recommendations for an oscilloscope book or instructional / training videos? Thanks much!

[@learnelectronics]

Hi Reggie, Welcome aboard. Check out my oscilloscope playlist.

[@reggietedesco9191]

Excellent! Thank you Sir!

[@bingojamas4786]

Hello. I always learn something new watching you. On the Velleman board, 9v ac on the input. What is supplying THAT?

[@learnelectronics]

A wall wart

[@hadireg]

Love your channel and the way you think! :) this scope is upgradable to 200 Mhz. you might want to test it with latest firmware. Cheers great value for the price for beginners indeed

[@joegod9057]

hadi reg Hi, where can one get the latest firmware?

[@kitecattestecke2303]

@@joegod9057 on the homepage of hantek?...

[@greggroessger]

You said "Way Down" just like Dr. Swanson from the movie Office Space, as Peter Gibbons is hypnotized.

[@jjbailey01]

Knowing Ohms Law and what internal resistance these require to function properly, I'd say that 600v would be fine.

[@robwebnoid5763]

Here in 2022. I don't know if you would consider a $200-$300 scope as "cheap". I think the more apt description is "relatively cheap".

[@tedvillaluz920]

hI, can we make use of it as a signal generator for tuning TX-RX on a repeater base or tune a duplexer?

[@jclowersitc4866]

Love my Hantek

[@paul-c7541]

OH NO not another bloody scope, Paul you can get help for this problem you know, it's looks like a rebadged Siglent SDS 1052 to me, if you think Tec's scopes are expensive try buying a spectrum analyser, Apart from watching the blood drain from my body, she who must obeyed at all times , has only just let me back into the house. Paul

[@icenesiswayons9962]

Lol.....:-)

[@excitedbox5705]

Funny thing is Hantek is the manufacturer for several of the name brands entry scopes. In Germany Voltcraft sells the 380 Euro MSO5102D for 850 Euros rebadged.

[@spyrall573]

Thanks for the video. There is a red sticker at the lower left corner of the display, which I cannot manage to remove from my oscilloscope. What is there a correct way to remove it?

[@archiemeldrum4913]

the red sticker is attached to the screen protector which should be removed for clearer viewing. With a non scratch tool gently,gently lift the red tab and pull awaay from screen and dispose

[@fullblastman]

I wish you would show what you are adjusting so we know what the scope has.

I have this scope, so good so far.

[@TheOtherPseudonym]

Still satisfied?

[@klong4128]

Very good information sharing for beginner .

[@pepe6666]

the signal looks quite fuzzy aye. is that the scopes problem? or's that the generator? nice scope though.

[@ziadfawzi]

Thanks a lot.

[@markrhine5809]

Hi I just purchase one of these scopes, and the first time I applied power it came on, I turned it off and now when I turn it on, I get a message "Please use the start up procedure, plus some other messages, then it will say booting up and it will then come on and work perfectly. How do I apply the startup procedure? Thank you kindly for any help.

[@learnelectronics]

I don't know, contact the company.

[@coptertim]

I could not agree with you more.. I just took delivery, (May 2020), on a Hantek DSO5072P and I paid Amazon $215 including free delivery. I'm just getting back into the hobby after several decades of just not having the time. I agree with the critics on one thing, it's not a professional, laboratory quality scope. But the truth is, most of us are not professional, laboratory quality either. From my prospective, after being away for awhile, this little $215 dollar scope offers features that would have been hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, out of the reach of the average hobbyist. Twenty five years ago, if I had wanted an oscilloscope, (And I did), it would have been war surplus or from some other old used source, without any of the features I'm enjoying on this cheap import. The fact is, I have learned so much from your videos demonstrating the inexpensive scopes that it gave me the confidence to dive in and buy one. I enjoy working on vintage valve and transistor radios. Now, for a small investment, I have a great addition to my bench and I can do all the things I need to do without spending $1k or more to do it. Thanks for all the knowledge you share with us and I'm looking forward to your next oscilloscope lessons. Tim.

[@learnelectronics]

Thank you Tim, I appreciate it.

[@lynnmiller8919]

For us beginners, it would be nice to see what settings you are adjusting as well as the output waveform.

[@learnelectronics]

There will be more coming on this scope

[@chrischris6399]

No high frequency square wave test?

[@MalagasOnFire]

Addict to instruments :P These are the ones that doesn't require a manual almost... for the specs and maybe FFT

[@korykatseanes1531]

I bought this scope to use in my stereo system to measure channel outputs in my phono cartridge. I am measuring for crosstalk levels between the channels. I don't know if there are any audio users out there, but I have a specific question I am hoping someone can help me with. How do I customize the measurement selections in the Measure menu, specifically to turn off the measurements I don't need. Actually, all I want to see is Peak to Peak in each channel, but I can't seem to turn off a bunch of others in Channel 1. Anyone able to help me. Much appreciated if you can.

[@rbauer-bb8ii]

What about an inexpensive scope for guitar amps? They can approach 600 volts.

[@JaySDunham]

Do you still have the 5072p scope you reviewed three years ago? Is the 5102 worth the extra $$? Are they both hackable to the same 200 Mhz? If so, would they then be more or less the same scope?

[@learnelectronics]

The 5072 is in my opinion, the best value starter scope out there. It triggers well, lives up to published specs, and has plenty of bandwidth.

[@jn3750]

Can it serve as a tone/function generator?

[@johnpiettro4644]

I wonder if you keep those "cheap" as you call them scopes (I didn't say it) or they come and go?

[@TheDigitalAura]

There's definitely a place for cheap scopes, my so called 'cheap' Keysight scope came to over $1600 with all the options unlocked.

[@DoctorThe113]

No worries I am pretty sure they worth it! I hope you get to use these features regularly!

[@drtidrow]

They're definitely not cheap, but you get what you pay for in instrumentation... and Keysight has a reputation to maintain, being the heir to Hewlett-Packard and Aligent.

[@jynkotech]

IS IT SAFE? THAT IF I CONNECT TP 4056 BOARD WITH MY 18650 BATTERIES FOREVER ? FOR MAKING A PROJECT THAN CAN FORVER BE ON

[@learnelectronics]

Scope is safe

[@Kurt1968]

question...I have one of these and learning how to use it. I noticed on mine that the measurement values (P-P, RMS-cycle, etc) change significantly depending on what Volts/Division setting I'm in. For instance for a 5V sine wave input, at the 1V/div, I see a 5.24 P-P and for a 2V/Div, I see a 5.36V P-P. Do I have a faulty scope or is this normal? Am I missing something. Using the cursers it seems closer to 5V P-P

[@learnelectronics]

It depends on the frequency you need to make sure that you have your probes in times 10 position for anything over a megahertz or more

[@Kurt1968]

@@learnelectronicsyes, I have had it set for x10. i noticed more stable values at the higher frequencies - the lower ones are more unstable. I was measuring 60Hz. I noticed the little frequency display never even would measure anything in the decimal places below 100 Hz. At higher frequencies it would. Are the measurement values obtained differently from the little frequency display vs the measurement panel?

[@MJSeo13]

Thanks for reveiw. Could you compare with 5102 against the 4102C? worth for buy 4102C model?

[@learnelectronics]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3WwYZ6Ojs1-oq8

[@jesterraj]

How is measuring the duty cycle important??

[@ThriftyAV]

All the reviews on good beginner Oscilloscopes are making this a tough choice! Hantek DSO5102P? Owon SDS1102? Decisions, decisions!

[@_MisterG]

Time to start to look at scopes again ... retirement is not that far away :) The FFT is not a dealbreaker as I don't really know what FFT is! Yes, I googled it but...

[@deedinky1]

I have the DSO5202P but have found it impossible to check the firmware for updates. It's easy enough to check what the scope says but there is a lot of stuff on the page, none of which says firmware No. etc. So I cannot reconcile the scope with Hantek's website.

[@learnelectronics]

Let me see what I can find.

[@deedinky1]

@@learnelectronics Thanks that would be great.

[@randyab9go188]

These new Chinese oscilloscopes are space-age in comparison to The beginner's level Eico Heathkit RCA xcetera from the 1940s and 50s and if you do the inflation conversion calculator you paid more for them too. How far we've come. Even if there is a field modification necessary with the old Scopes you whipped out the soldering iron in the diagonal cutters and started rewiring. With the current generation of scopes a simple software update usually fixes the problem. Granted most times you cannot repair one of the new scopes. The value added by the modern technology makes them much more worthwhile and besides by the time it usually breaks you're ready for another two or three hundred dollars scope that has become more feature laden with a higher bandwidth. there are times I still like working with an analog scope for a couple of specific reasons but for the most part I've gone digital.

[@icenesiswayons9962]

@Randy AB9GO Have you ever used a SC61 waveform analyzer? That's the scope I learned on. They still are great scopes but they were high $$ now you can get one for about $150 but they are so heavy, shippers would kill it these days.

[@RAndrewNeal]

The only thing keeping me from wanting this scope is how slow it seems to process data. My $60 full analog scope is super snappy. I just have to do every calculation myself instead of letting the computer do it.

[@firstlast8252]

Can you please explain what fft is

[@marcoahernandezgarcia4819]

Hi! Which one would you recommend between this scope and the Siglent 1052dl in terms of build quality? I'm trying to decide between both. Here in my country they're almost the same price (the hantek one is slightly cheaper) Have you made a teardown review of this hantek scope? Thanks for your advice

[@learnelectronics]

If you can get the Siglent for a comparable price, I would go with the Siglent.

[@marcoahernandezgarcia4819]

@@learnelectronics thanks!

[@pekwalker]

It would have been nice and helpful if you had explained the calibration bit you did at the beginning. I am looking to buy an Oscilloscope and I am a very new beginner and have no idea what you just did or why you did it.

[@learnelectronics]

I'll have a video on setting up a new scope after Christmas.

[@djsweatysac1842]

Could this product be used in a music studio and be connected easily to with audio cables?

[@learnelectronics]

Yes

[@jamest.5001]

Speaking of rectifying, I been tinkering with a automotive battery charger, that I can also use as a bench power supply, I didn't see a full bridge, and it had a small ceramic cap, that looked to be an after thought, I'm guessing it's a single diode? But without the cap, it showed 11.?? Volts DC, and 25vAC, I put another cap o. The output, it then showed 18.?? Volts DC! I didn't bother checking ac, do you have any idea what this thing could be up to? I have a full bridge rectifier to swap in, I will need a smoother output if it's to be used as a bench supply also. I also have a digital volt and amp meter! Off subject I know, I figured I need to ask my KZbin electronic guru! Thanks!!

[@learnelectronics]

No clue. Can you take a picture?

[@williammorton8555]

I love my Hantek. It is the best scope in the world for just hacking around, having fun, and if it bursts into flame 🔥 not the tragedy of burning a $600 scope.

[@stevenbliss989]

Some things to note about FNIRSI 1014D: 1) Super cheap, low pow power 5V 2A plug pack powered! 2) max sensitivity is 50mV (A BIT CRAPPY) 3) Has a nice "smoothed" display (lke the Rigol and other higher end scopes) 4) Can capture waveform on CH1/@ into the ARB generator ...NICE! 5) 250k capture RAM, 1G storage flash. 6) Much faster to use due to simplicity of controls ...something I have always hated about today's digital scopes! 5) Super cheap, ...blah blahh! :):)

[@marcelomigueldasilva7444]

Horrível!

[@brandaljohnston1693]

I can’t see all the adjustments you are making. What are your hands doing?

[@DamnDealDone]

It's quite confusing when you say things like "not bad" "ugly", etc. Are you referring to the scope's ability to accurately show the signal generator or are you commenting on the signal generator itself?

[@trevorjames83]

Wasn't it one of those which you blew up messing around with a Tesla coil? I thought you might end up with another - fantastic scope for the money.

[@learnelectronics]

It was a similar model the 5072P

[@DoctorThe113]

Hi, I am currently designing a switch mode power supply. Since they're noisy so I'll add filters(with capacitance multiplier) to it. For which I'll need a scope to see if the noise is "rejected" or not. Since my budget is low. So I ask you should I get this scope or a rigol ds1052 or 1102? Do you recommend any other? Like uni t or owon or gw instek?

[@learnelectronics]

Hantek 5072P

[@DoctorThe113]

@@learnelectronics yeah I watched your video about it