Cheap Scope Leads Any Good?! Hantek HT30A Review | Mechanic Mindset

[@MechanicMindset]

If you like the look of the cheap PicoScope I'm using, check out my review here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z32lfKeipaidlZY

[@HerrDagerman]

Just bought two leads and an attenuator. Thanks for the video, really helpful in my work as an automotive technician :) -Fredrik, Sweden

[@MechanicMindset]

Great value! Hope they serve you well 👍

[@xj31]

Good job finding the screw. I would still be looking, lol. Good videos, keep it up and thanks!

[@MechanicMindset]

xj31 Haha, I was gutted when the cable fell out! Soon ripped it apart and all was good again! Cheers for watching 👍

[@baxrok2.]

I'm very happy with the Hantek leads. The length is just right, they are very flexible, easy to roll up, and the quality is quite good for the price. Thanks!

[@MechanicMindset]

Baxrok2 Yes I am very pleased with them!

[@billyyoder8171]

Thank you Darren. Good job again. Have a blessed and safe week to you and your family.

[@MechanicMindset]

Cheers Billy Yoder!

[@TheAlejandro267]

Like all your content man, keep on at it! Just bought some attenuators & Hantek leads from your link. Found your channel from someone else's video reviewing different scopes using a Chevy Silverado scoping various sensors on the vehicle. If possible, and if your able to, could you review using the Hantek Ignition Capacitive Auto Pickup/Probe (HT25)? Thanks!

[@MechanicMindset]

Hi, good video that one. Thanks for the support using the links 👍 I do have the secondary ignition probe, just not got round to the video yet. I will try and do it before the end of the year. Thanks for watching!

[@mechanicmatt871]

They are good value for the money, nice review mate

[@MechanicMindset]

Mechanic Matt Cheers Matt 👍

[@KolynRadbourne]

Hey Darren thanks for all the great content. I'm finding it really useful as I start my oscilloscope journey. Can you update the link for the back probing pins as it didn't work for me. I've found the old set I have just don't fit the leads.

[@AbbottAutomotive]

I bought some of these too for the Pico Automotive scope. I wasn't sure what they were going to be like, but for the money they're absolutely fine in my opinion. My only negative up to yet is they're not colour coded as you pointed out, but some electrical tape soon sorts this out. 👍🏻

[@MechanicMindset]

Abbott Automotive They’re great right?! Can’t go wrong for the money 👍

[@AbbottAutomotive]

@@MechanicMindset they certainly are. I'll be getting some more for sure. 👍🏻

[@saibabupodala6297]

Thank you sir more information in oscilloscope and accessories

[@MechanicMindset]

More to come! 👍

[@iankelly2110]

Nice review darren defiantly value for money

[@MechanicMindset]

Ian Kelly Cheers Ian, they are great!

[@theGADGETSplaylist]

They're great value, Darren Take care, Denis

[@MechanicMindset]

the GADGETS playlist 👍 Cheers Denis

[@alrifainidal]

awesome video as always . thanks mate

[@MechanicMindset]

Nidal Alrifai Glad you enjoyed it, thanks 👍

[@peterb4733]

Good review thanks from Australia!

[@MechanicMindset]

Thanks Peter! Good to have you here, lived over your way for a few months! Austinmer, just below Sydney 👍

[@2headss]

i had two of these leads both shorted out where the earth leads splits from the main red terminal about 3 months apart, first time i thought is was a one off cut the engine out made me jump then my second lead did the same ,i still use then but i’ve retired

[@MechanicMindset]

tim skye Thanks for sharing Tim, I will bear that in mind as they age 👍

[@Ikenik735]

We hoop can we see more videos but 2 channels scope. It is great for this price. Thank you for sharing

[@MechanicMindset]

melih nalbant Thanks for watching! Yes, more videos to come. The 2204A is a great scope 👍

[@CANDiagnostic]

Great stuff buddy 👍

[@MechanicMindset]

CAN Diagnostic Cheers Nuffz

[@chvydrptop]

Silly question but what is the difference between the cheap hantek cables that come with aligator clips and these? I notice that the HT30A have a heavier gauge for the red probe vs the cheap alligator. When testing CAN bus do you need these cables or can you use the cheaper ones? Great video.

[@MechanicMindset]

Hi, you can use either leads. I use the HT30A cables in this video. Cheers!

[@guardiao1329]

when possible, make a video about the signal generator Oscilloscope PicoScope 2204A. Good Job !

[@MechanicMindset]

POWER Yes, I have some ideas for the signal generator 👍

[@TheGibby3340]

Good kit for the dough...Cheers Darren

[@mechaniclifedaytodayexperi3221]

❤ love it

[@stephanechabot1175]

Great video, My leads are on order. Is it possible to read the CAN buses from the OBD2 connector? My BMW ISTA program tells me I have a CAN bus problem, but little hint on how to diagnose. Keep up the great work!!

[@MechanicMindset]

Stephane Chabot Great, hope they work out for you! Depends what model it is. I would say since 2005, only the diagnostic CAN is found at the OBD. Best place to reach all is the Gateway/FRM or directly at the module. Thanks for watching!

[@michalandrascik2162]

Thank you very much... such video helps people on budget to better decide what to buy from Pico and What from Hantek... I am considering buying 2204 and Pico amp clamps and the accessories from China... what do you think about attenuators? ... I planned from Pico for peace of mind but not decided yet

[@MechanicMindset]

Michal Andrascik Happy it helped! Go for it, the Hantek attenuators are fine. I have them too! Are you a technician or enthusiast?

[@michalandrascik2162]

@@MechanicMindset I graduated as an electrotechnician from secondary school but it was a long time ago... I am into automotive technologies and nowadays there is lack of good automotive electrotechnicians so I am kind of trying to learn something to be useful

[@Krillekris]

Love the review :-)

[@MechanicMindset]

Thanks Krille's Garage!

[@hussamalshafaey3993]

Thanks for reviewing hantek accessories, from your experience Darren, do you prefer using 2204a scope with picoscope 6 software or automotive software, which one is better capability with 2204a for automotive diagnostic? Thanks

[@MechanicMindset]

Hussam Alshafaey You’re welcome! I just use normal Pico 6; they are exactly the same when connected to 2204A. There are some slight differences. Pico 6 has a spectrum analyser for frequencies and automotive doesn’t. But not really using that feature. The only real benefit of automotive is having the custom probes set up if you have them. But you can always import them anyway. The reference waveforms and test descriptions are helpful; but only if it is the same as the car you are working on. You have to buy 4425 for the real benefits 👍

[@hussamalshafaey3993]

@@MechanicMindset I appreciate your response, I'm practicing on picoscope 6 and will order 2204a without accessories, and get hantek accessories to complete my set, thanks again for your videos ❤

[@davidche554]

Your back probe link to Amazon isn't working :(

[@MechanicMindset]

Thanks for the heads up! I will have a look at them. Cheers

[@stephanevaucelles6378]

thank for video

[@MechanicMindset]

stephane vaucelles You’re welcome!

[@Just0ke]

Great video! Are these the exact leads that come with the autel maxiscope mp408? The autel comes with hantek accessories. I just want to make sure there actually the same ones before I throw them away because I just watched @Jarhead Diagnostics kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5ndaomsfMStfJo video and talked about how shitty the leads were and that they picked up alot of noise... I don't have other leads to compare so your input would be appreciated. Thanks again.

[@MechanicMindset]

Hi, I’m not sure if they are the same, but I have had no issues. I also have a Pico lead, it’s the same. Even check out my video where I make my own DIY scope lead with airbag twisted pair cable, it’s still the same. It would have been good to see an example of the static. If you take a measurement in a high noise area like around coils, no lead will block that interference out. Hope that helps!

[@MechanicMindset]

DIY Scope leads: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bcc5-dfdyJntU

[@Just0ke]

Oh I see. I'm almost thinking he just got a bad batch or wiring in the lead housing was getting loose. Thank for the help I'm going to buy one off Amazon and compare. Keep up the good work 👍

[@mike-yp1uk]

I bought a hantek 8 channel and all I use is the accessories. Lmao

[@MechanicMindset]

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[@danielkalston6977]

Crap leads in the long run prown to fail internally good for a start up set thats it

[@MechanicMindset]

Sounds like you have really put yours to work! 👍

[@danielkalston6977]

@@MechanicMindset as soon as I found out you can run the bt408 on a computer I had mine coming an 2 years later I need 2 new leads so I went for something a little better. Gotta respect your tools an they will last better . Don't coil them up an they will last longer

[@MechanicMindset]

@@danielkalston6977 What leads do you use now. I do like those PicoScope leads. I only use mine for best 😂

[@danielkalston6977]

Currently automotive test solutions.

[@danielkalston6977]

@@MechanicMindset rotkee has some unique stuff aswell

[@garyjohnson801]

I know you probably won't answer things question but i will ask it anyways. I have the pico 2204a and i bought the hantech leads do you have to adjust the pico for them and if so how do you do it

[@MechanicMindset]

They should fit straight on 👍 no settings or adjustment