Hantek Basics: Measurement Function and Trigger Slope

[@middlecovemotors2474]

You gave me lightbulb moment about a dozen times, finally I understand scopes well enough to have confidence to hook one up, manipulate the screen and understand what I am looking at. Thank-you Enrique

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I am glad the video helped. Thank you for watching and thanks for the kind words!!

[@chodickson]

Thank you for taking the time to make these tutorials for all of us! Very informative and helpful getting me into using this scope (1008C) for practical use much faster than I would have ever been able to do on my own.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words and thanks for watching!!

[@RD-qt3qe]

This is my first time viewing this, and I realize it's a long time ago, but I just want to say thank you Enrique for taking the time to break down this subject. I really appreciate it because the software can be a problem understanding but you manage to show how powerful it can be.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot to me to know that my efforts have helped other people. Thank you for commenting and thanks for watching!!

[@orcasea59]

Thank you for this. I have been looking for a basic primer on O-scopes for ever!

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching!!

[@mauriziogiasan4411]

compliments on how oscilloscope uses. I work in a general machine shop and bought Hantek 1008c with your tutorial I hope to learn something. as sttarlo and how to pick up signals thanks again for everything if I need help I hope that I can help .a big hug Mauritius from Italy

[@MrPavelLopez]

Enrique:I always wanted to have a DSO but Pico is really high in price for me. HANTEK is amazing, but most amazing your explanation and the high level of details.Thanks a lot

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching!!

[@jscons7424]

You re my mento , am Learning alot from Your video

[@tbarber1027]

Thanks for the concise and clear explanation! I will now buy a Hantek scope ASAP! :-)

[@moctarbebaha7582]

Thanks for a very concise and clear explanation. Subscribed

[@marcoclaassen5657]

best explanation on KZbin

[@robbocop33r12]

Have you ever used a Pico or similar to compare it to the Hantek? Everyone says the software for the Hantek is terrible, but your video, along with many others make the Hantek seem perfectly usable! Enough features and adjustment seem to be there to keep most people happy,

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I do own a PICO and some other scopes and there is no doubt that the Hantek interface is the worst out there, but it is still usable. For a hobbyist or a tinkerer who just wants to see a signal and not spend a whole lot, the Hantek has a lot to offer.

[@Desert-edDave]

Really great information. Very appreciated. Thanks!

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Thank you, glad I could help.

[@deerhunter8533]

I own a Hantek 1008 and an OTC Genisys scope. The Hantek does an excellent job for its price. It works better than the OTC scope.

[@mukageegee]

Excellent Enrique. thank you!

[@Enrique_Osorio]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!!

[@LovelyKauai]

Enrique, thanks for your training. I appreciate the info and how you present it. I have little experience in electronic devices and oscilloscopes but am willing to learn enough to troubleshoot car issues. Most affordable scopes are 2 channel. How often have you used more than 2 channels in troubleshooting ignition issues and alike and where in particular did you need 3 or more channels? The PicoScope 2204A (2 channel) for around $140 gets my foot in the door to a very good scope and very good software. However, the Hantek 1008C may be more appropriate given its 8 channels. Your thoughts? Thx!

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Generally 2 channels are enough. There are situations where you may want to look at more signals simultaneously but that would only be for convenience not necessity. As an example, a current and voltage waveform for a particular ignition coil will only need two channels, but if you wanted to also look at the controlling signal from the engine computer you would need a third channel. This has happened in some situations for me but it is not the norm. If you are just getting started and are intrigued about the possibilities of oscilloscopes, then I recommend the Pico. Not only is the software better with the Pico, the hardware is more robust and of better quality. Hope this helps. Any other questions feel free to ask.

[@hillarybrown291]

hi. i have an hantex 6074be. how do you pause and zoom in on a particular area of a waveform

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I do not own the Hantek 6074BE so I can not give any direct information about it but with the Hantek 1008 A you can not zoom in any meaningful way. The zoom in just gives a bigger pixelated picture. Sorry of this is not the answer you were looking for. Thanks for watching

[@pigeonsil240sx]

im a diy automotive hobby fist time oscilloscope buyer and narrowed down to hantek 1008c or hantek hendheld 2c42 (or used 2d42 that has waveform generator) what would be the better choice for first time user who does automotive as hobby?

[@philh9238]

how do you set up the voltage scale that would be on the left side of the scope to know what the waveform voltages are like on a pico or about any other scope

[@Enrique_Osorio]

To answer your question accurately could you clarify what you mean? I believe you are asking what voltage per division setting you use for a particular waveform. If that is your question then the scales that you would use would depend on what you are looking at. If you are looking at the waveform of an ignition coil primary then your scale would be 50 volts/division whereas if you are looking at the waveform of a digital camshaft position sensor, you may only need a scale of 2 volts/division. Some scopes do not use volts per division, rather they will have a setting for max and min voltage displayed. This means that you would be able to adjust the voltages displayed on the screen based on what is the maximum voltage you expect and what is the minimum voltage you expect. Hope this helps. If this is not the answer to your question please restate your question with specific information. Thank you for your question and thank you for watching!!!

[@philh9238]

how is the hantak scope as in quality? also what i was asking was say a waveform falls a 3rd of the way in the middle of a division? do you have to guestimate the voltage?? i had snap on scopes but starting to find that there not that good as you can only zoom out on waveforms and not in after you freeze it to look at the data.

[@philh9238]

how long can you record a cam sensor for? when trying to find an intermittent failure?? im almost on the fence of buying one of these

[@Enrique_Osorio]

There are dots that will let you reasonably read the voltage. You can also use a cursor which gives you the voltage difference between two points. The quality of the scope is OK. Its not the best and not the worst. I have used more expensive scopes that were not as good as the Hantek. You CAN NOT zoom in with this scope. It just does not work since if you use the zoom feature you do not get any higher quality data.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I do not recommend the record feature. It does not work very well. If you want something that will record for a period of time that you can zoom into and look at the data, I recommend a different scope. This would not be the scope for you. I consider the Hantek 1008 a stepping stone. It is a scope that you would buy to see if an oscilloscope is a tool that you would use.

[@ДмитрийДемидов-я6ч]

cool video, thanks! how to use the built-in generator? and generally want even more videos on this oscillograph and auto diagnostics

[@moparmatt5896]

Man im right in there.ive been looking for a scope to use .I think the fat daddy is pico but i dont have a fat wallet to shell out that gold .Ive had my eyes on that hantek setup allthough i think its a bit too cheap . But you have shown me so far it works well. Ive been on the fence about that for along time. Im old school and i still beleive that you get what you pay for. My concern is quality is going to hold up? Are the leads too cheezy and easily broken ? Can they be upgraded ? Is it worth it?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

If you need something that simply works consistently and will not frustrate you, DO NOT buy the Hantek. I always tell people that the Hantek is a scope that you buy if you do not know if an oscilloscope is a tool that you will need. The Hantek is a stepping stone. From there you decide if this route is right for you. It seems that you are looking for a capable scope. If you need something mobile with a PC I recommend a used Pico off eBay. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=picoscope&_sacat=0&LH_ItemCondition=4&rt=nc&_udlo=0&_udhi=450 If you need something for a desktop workstation, a used Tektronix, Agilent or Rigol bench scope from eBay will work as well. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=bench+oscilloscope&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_udlo=0&_udhi=450&_osacat=0&_odkw=picoscope&LH_ItemCondition=4&rt=nc Thank you for your question and thank you for watching

[@Mishrgy]

thank you. I like the way you make it easy...

[@maliodbukovice3496]

How good is hantek 6022be for automotive testing?

[@alfredcalleja450]

Thanks Enrique, very helpful.

[@sandyande]

good to hear from u, what are u working at now that you no longer repair cars? cheers sandy

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I am currently going to school full time and freelancing when I can.

[@gmdsir2]

Hello. Great explanation. 👍 Do you know if it's possible to set a trigger based on signal width. The program has a box for trigger mode, but it only has a slope option. Thanks

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Unfortunately it does not. It is a very simple trigger based on slope and voltage/current level. Many other scopes have various options when it comes to triggering, but this one does not.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

One more thing I forgot to add is that the trigger can also be a single screen of various widths, automatic. or normal. Thank you for your question and thanks for watching!!

[@bornfe5127]

good how does one differentiate between a square signal with positive and negative half cycle and one without on an oscilloscope

[@Enrique_Osorio]

If there is a positive and negative half cycle, meaning that the square wave goes below the 0 volt line the average DC voltage will be zero, which means that if you measure the DC voltage the voltage will be zero. Additionally the AC voltage will show the average AC voltage or the RMS depending on the type of multi meter you are using. If there is a DC offset, then it will be shown as a positive or negative voltage when measuring using the DC setting on a multi-meter.

[@sailorbob74133]

Really enjoying your vids and looking into buying one of these. What probes / accessories would you recommend getting for a diy hobbyist mechanic? I see many of these kits on aliexpress but they come with different probes / accessories.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

A current clamp is a must. The Hantek CC-65 will check low current parts such as injectors, ignition coils, blower motors and the like. The Hantek CC-650 is for higher current items such as starter motors. A 10x probe or a 20:1 attenuator will allow you to check items with high voltage spikes such as ignition coil primary coils and even inductive loads such as fuel injector waveforms which can have voltage spikes up to 100 volts.

[@sailorbob74133]

So a kit like this www.aliexpress.com/item/Hantek-1008C-Automotive-Oscilloscope-USB-8-Channels-PC-Based-Digital-Multimeter-Osciloscopio-Logic-Analyzer-Diagnostic-tool/32645463134.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.EdSTKD plus and attenuator and the two clamps should be all I'll need? Do they have a 100 amp clamp? I'm mostly looking at 2L and smaller 4 bangers and they usually don't pull more than about 75 amps during cranking from what I've seen.

[@18DRS]

One questions about measurement, what should I choose, to see a actual/"live" voltage on the channel?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

TLDR: Under 'Vertical Measurements' choose 'Mean' and set the time base to 20 ms/div. Longer explanation below. Remember what "live voltage" means in the context of a voltmeter. A voltmeter can not give live readings since the screen would have to update so quickly, the number would be a blur. Instead it gives something similar to an average over a period of time. This will differ depending on the multi-meter in question. On the Hantek, to get a reading similar to one that you would get on a multi-meter, you would choose the Vertical measurement 'Mean'.This will give you the average of the voltage over the chosen time base times the width of the screen. If the time base you choose is short it will update quickly and the opposite is true for a long time base. A good option is a time base of 20 ms/div (millisecond per division), this way you will get 5 updates a second. The reason you get 5 updates per second is that if each division represents 20 milliseconds, and if the screen is 10 divisions wide, the reading will update every 200 milliseconds.

[@18DRS]

@@Enrique_Osorio OK it seems to be clear. One more time thanks for your help

[@18DRS]

One more kindly request for support. I work with Hantek and it is work fine. But I want to storage the date. I know how to transfer date to excell file, but I have problem with sampling - it is to "slow". My question is, how to setup the sampling (for example I need record date sampling 1kH, so 5 second length recording should have 5000 line in excell file) for data recording? The acquisition options for example are in many places un-active.

[@fieldsofomagh]

Very clear explanation!

[@philipar6787]

Hey Enrique have a question does the oscilloscope have to be on a WiFi to work or the computer and what kind of laptop is it Windows?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

WiFi is NOT necessary for normal function of this scope. The laptop is a Thinkpad T430 running Windows 10. Thank you for your question and thanks for watching!!

[@philipar6787]

@@Enrique_Osorio thanks bro

[@wannaPreG]

My square wave won’t start from the volt trigger marker, and mostly it start from top and then drawn to down which I want it to look like yours that start from exact point of the volt trigger marker then it move up, secondly too is like the trace is little above the volt trigger marker instead of it to be at the top of the yellow volt trigger marker where it point to, please what should I do to get this fix , am using 2d72

[@jasoncohen6498]

I have seen in one of your videos you are using the scope with what looks like a tablet. Can you let me in on what type of tablet and any setup issues?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

It is a Dell Venue 8 Pro which is an older tablet with a relatively weak processor and only 2 GB of RAM but if works really well with the Hantek. The tablet runs Windows so the setup is identical. I have had little to no issues. Thanks for your question and thank you for watching! I appreciate any and all support.

[@rahrah8076]

Can you see can bus signals with the hantek ?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I do not know. I do not think so but I will check and let you know. I usually use my PicoScope, or my schools Rigol scopes when analyzing digital signals. Its midterms week for me so it might be a few days before I get back to you. Thank you for your question and thanks for watching!!

[@rahrah8076]

Enrique Osorio Hantek 2D82 AUTO Digital Oscilloscope... Think I’m gonna order this one it looks good

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. The Hantek 1008 does NOT have a way to view bus signals. Thank you for your question and thanks for watching!!

[@farosrohmangeloraramadan3897]

Can this oscilloscope type measurement 220Vrms AC voltage ?

[@henryrobinson9837]

is they a way to graph frequency ,such as a digital MAF sensor

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Not on this scope. The best you can do is use the FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) which gives you a line that will peak at the frequency of the signal. If there is a frequency spike on a failing GM MAF you will see the peak of the line move smoothly toward the right and then will move to the far right and back to left where it was before. The chances that you will catch a small glitch is low so it is not the best tool for the job, but I thought I would mention it anyway. I have noticed that the scope picks up a lot of noise and the FFT function will show an erratic signal even when a pure sine wave is fed into it. Not the best feature of this scope.

[@ryankirk8211]

hey wondering if u got any videos of how to set up to do cam and crank sencers

[@IsshmanGarcia]

Enrique, do I have to calibrate by shorting leads together every time I go to use the scope?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

You do no have to every time but it is a good idea and it only takes a few seconds to do. Thanks for watching!

[@IsshmanGarcia]

Thanks

[@Doile911]

which hantek device do you use? i would like to have a 6052be, but i don't know if it is worth it. What do you think?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I do not know enough about the 6052be to make an informed opinion, but I use the Hantek 1008 for light projects and experiments. If I want to do some serious analysis or work, I use my PicoScope. I think it is best to try to figure out what you want a scope for and purchase something that is tailored to that. To be perfectly honest Hantek products are not the best. They are "starter" scopes where you can invest a relatively small amount of money to see if an oscilloscope is the right tool for you. Once that determination has been made you can move on to a more well known brand of scopes if the work that you deems it necessary. If you have questions about specific attributes of a scope, meaning you do not understand what the ratings or capabilities of a specific scope mean, let me know and I will try to help. Thank you for your question and thanks for watching!!!

[@JitendraM-ei7mr]

can u also show for Record feature

[@jago5300]

I've been watching a few of these and find them interesting. I own six oscilloscopes now for my electronics. But an auto oscilloscope would help me down the road. The one thing I'm not sure about is to software, is it pre-installed or do you have to purchase software. But how much is the software

[@Enrique_Osorio]

The software is free, and will sometimes come with the oscilloscope on a disc. You can also go to the Hantek website and download the software. I have a video where you can go into my shared google drive to download the software and drivers and I explain how to install the software and drivers. If you own other scopes and want something with lots of functions DO NOT GET THIS SCOPE. Go for a PicoScope or something similar. You will only be frustrated by its glitches and its mediocre software. This scope is a cheap way to introduce yourself to the world of oscilloscopes to see if this type of tool is right for you.

[@rot_studios]

There's also an free and open-source software specifically for Hantek (6022) scopes called OpenHantek, which is muuuch better than the stock software.

[@seaton95]

hi i got hantech 1008c it comes with ht25 cable to check wave fom by placing that on spark plug wire but on menu on right hand side of computer screen nothing say ht_25 to click on it how can i use ht25 cable on that modle. thanks

[@electronmarkboggess63]

I bought the hantek 1008C and I'm running it on windows 7..works good for a few minutes then blue screen of death. Any suggestions?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I always had problems running the Hantek software on Windows 7. Windows 8 and Windows 10 works better.

[@chekelley6861]

Great videos! I just got a Pico scope and I'm trying to figure out a tablet to use it on. Any suggestions?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I suggest getting a tablet that has a USB 3.0 port. The latest PicoScopes need a USB 3.0 connection USB 2.0 will NOT work. Also, make sure the processor on your tablet is up to the task. If it is a mobile processor and its quad core it should probably run at 2.0GHz or higher. If its a dual core then 2.5 GHz or higher is recommended. You can run it on slower processors but you may have some issues. I tried my pico on my older computer that I put a USB 3.0 card on and it did not have the response of my newer laptop. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!!

[@chekelley6861]

Enrique Osorio makes sense!!

[@18DRS]

Great and clear. Thanks.

[@alrifainidal]

Hello sir. do you know how to make interpolation works, I tried to do it but it's not let me to do it it's disabled.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Unfortunately interpolation is not available on this scope. If I had to guess, the reason it does not have it is to save on costs. Interpolation requires a lot of processing and I do not believe this scope is capable of that. Thank you for your question and thanks for watching!!!

[@ahmedalnadif3013]

Did you have download link for your software 1.0.10 ver

[@ivansperanza]

What model scope is that one?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Hantek 1008

[@larsgreefhorst]

Can you do a video on a cam and crank test ? I tried it but i cant trigger lets on one section in the screen like a pico.. its not clear, the screen ceeps jumping.. just want to focus on tdc for example Also have had a blue screen with my hantek a few times :( strange..

[@Enrique_Osorio]

You will not be able focus on TDC unless the voltage is significantly different than the rest of the signal. Using certain cam signals might help since they sometimes have a single voltage spike at TDC which you can trigger off of but other than that there is not much else you can do.

[@electronmarkboggess63]

are you able to capture signal from CAN bus with yours?? I tried and nothing only shows the voltage at 2V or so I tried using the CAN bus selection from the menu and connected channel 1 to pin 6 and channel 2 to pin 14 and my grounds to pin 5 sensor ground even tried pin 4 and nothing ..any suggestions???

[@vijayakumarkumar9190]

I am using hanten 6022be the problem I face it will hang up sometime for re start to disconnect the usb cable how can I solve the problem thanks in advance

[@rosendomedina8933]

muchas gracias Enrique

[@moparmatt5896]

Help me out im having trouble making this choice?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

**COPY --> PASTE FROM OTHER COMMENT** If you need something that simply works consistently and will not frustrate you, DO NOT buy the Hantek. I always tell people that the Hantek is a scope that you buy if you do not know if an oscilloscope is a tool that you will need. The Hantek is a stepping stone. From there you decide if this route is right for you. It seems that you are looking for a capable scope. If you need something mobile with a PC I recommend a used Pico off eBay. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=picoscope&_sacat=0&LH_ItemCondition=4&rt=nc&_udlo=0&_udhi=450 If you need something for a desktop workstation, a used Tektronix, Agilent or Rigol bench scope from eBay will work as well. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=bench+oscilloscope&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_udlo=0&_udhi=450&_osacat=0&_odkw=picoscope&LH_ItemCondition=4&rt=nc Thank you for your question and thank you for watching

[@sbautofix8376]

How do you change the language because I have the Chinese language

[@Enrique_Osorio]

If the language drop down menu has English grayed out, you probably have the incorrect drivers installed. Watch my video on installing the software and drivers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ_Co56kaLh1h6c Let me know if you have any issues.

[@webslinger2011]

Go to the hantek folder. Find language and delete the chinese one.

[@johnnystamboel7745]

Hi. I know I'm years too late but could you make a more elaborate tutorial of this. I mean everything pertaining to this. I've learned so much from this already. Imagine how much such a tut could meanm

[@henryrobinson9837]

when you switch between roll and scan is a computer glitch,mine does the same thing ,have to change twice to get to roll.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Yeah it is weird, not sure why it happens.

[@marksheehan2897]

Where has your video for the use of the hantek cc65 gone?

[@thebatmanbatman7720]

Can not adjust compensator correct its always over or under compensated and cannot set to autoset is this an bad download or maybe bad hankek 1008c. Can you comment or do an video.

[@WinsonDaWise]

Hey, I bought a hantek 1008. I see the the update rate on your scope is going much faster. I have a bit of lag, I have tried it on multiple computers and I get the same result. I tried usb 2.0 and 3.0 but still the same result. Is there anything I can do to get it running like yours. And my other question was my square wave is not as square as your wave. it spikes at the peak and the bottom of the wave, how can I fix this?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I do not know why it lags on your computer. If you would like you can try to reinstall the software, that might work. As for your square wave problem, there are adjustments on some probes that help to mitigate that. Are you using the original Hantek probes. Have you tried other probes?

[@WinsonDaWise]

I am using the original probes from hantek. As far as I can tell they are not adjustable, unless I am missing something. I appreciate your reply, thanks again.

[@ozzstars_cars]

thank you, nice explanation

[@bgregg55]

so far the only negative I hear about the hantek scope is that the provided leads are too short for engine work.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I agree with that, but I made it work until I was willing to buy new leads.

[@chrismalitoterec2690]

sir what model of hantek you use 1008A,B or C.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

This is the Hantek 1008A. The only difference with the models are the accessories that come with them.

[@mrnickbig1]

How is it that Enrique has a function generator and an oscilloscope, yet is totally clueless about what one cycle is? For one cycle, he needs to mark the SAME LOCATION on consecutive waves! HELLOOOOOOO!!! The cursor should have been upper left corner to upper left corner! Also, Windows is pirated.

[@jscons7424]

I wish I can get your contact, let say email or Skype