Hantek Scope Basics

[@nolansr]

Enrique, I just bought this scope but i knew nothing about operating it . After watching your Hantek videos on the basics and mesurement. I now know how to use it. Thank you so much i enjoy your videos

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I am glad I could help, thanks for watching.

[@chuckpaul6117]

Just bought a hantek scope, that you so much, so informative... you should produce for Hantek!

[@northpostman]

Thanks for the response Enrique, I'd love a Pico, unfortunately not in the budget at the moment. I guess I'll have to resort to taking pictures of the scope screen for now. I use a Pico at work, I have the Hantek at home. The more I use the Hantek, the more I miss the Pico. It is however better than nothing.

[@jscons7424]

Thank you, I have bought hantek 2d72 as a beginner who has never used scope before, am finding it hard to understand scope, have been reading a lot of stuffs but it’s not forth coming but I think you short video has given me some hope, please do you have some other video

[@stagemanfx]

Thank you for the tutorial very informative especially when yo buy a scope and your dead in the water on what to do. Thanks

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching!!

[@oldgeordiegeezer3086]

I'm an electronics Engineer with 40 years experience and have spent a lot of time teaching electronics and test equipment. Apologies if I do not throw myself at your feet like other viewers. I found your descriptions incomplete and vague. Then there was your statement at 2.29 that you were changing the timebase to 500 uS but you actually changed it to 50, and said noting about it. These videos are so easy to shoot there is no excuse for errors.

[@thepvporg]

HOLY SH1T, I've only watched 2.07 minutes of this and I have learned so much already, more than the other videos I watched. I got mine today, seems a nice budget device that will do for my needs however I am having an issue setting CH1 the probe for CH2 is fine, just No1 is not responding well to compensation adjustments. I shall watch on...

[@easttnrickmc]

thanks a bunch for these vids I would love too see a setup and waveform with the ht25 lead it seems others have same issue as I do not being able too get proper waveform with this lead thanks again

[@ramiroruizdecastilla3085]

Another question, can voltage be changed between dc or ac?

[@cristi9944]

Hi . Could you tell me why my oscilloscope measuring the can network does not make a square wave. Thanks a lot

[@ramiroruizdecastilla3085]

Hello. What about automotive oscilloscope probes? They have no slot for adjustment. That means they cannot be compensated? They come with 2 alligator clip ends or banana plugs but no slot anywhere.

[@rwandanbodybuilder2867]

Enrique the two pins i have to touch together are the ones that comes with the device? Positive and ground?

[@mentalthink1]

Thanks Enrique the video help me a lot I'm using Linux with OpenHantek, but works very similar... : Gracias Enrique el vídeo me ha servido y gustado mucho, saludos.

[@victor35ma]

good thanks... is there any hantek soft with screen customized for auto technician .. as pico does?

[@derekkchung]

The sample square wave is 0-2V and 1ms per wave? When I set the horizonal zoom to 100ms, I can see a hundred waves in a division (yes, very dense). When I change to 200ms, I should see 2 hundred waves per division (even denser), right? But I see a wave per 2.5 divisions. Is this a bug or I am not using this correctly? I see the 2 tabs has polarity. If I reverse ground and positive, shouldn't I get a wave of 0v to -2v but it gives me no signal? And I can't seem to stabilize the wave using the triggers you described. Either the software is so buggy or it is just me. I have ver 1.0.30.

[@officialbhaicharanpalsingh2526]

Can you show how to connect pin at PCB to test

[@rteaw]

hi, i just started using a hantek 1008C.. but lol...dissapointed.. when scoping with 5ms. the drawing goes so fast and the pause button is like 10sek. late. so I dont understand how did they think about recording and how am I going to save and zoom in on the drawings.

[@peterprice8897]

Hi I have a Hantek 1008c and the ht25 auto probe for checking the secondary ignition on a corolla without the coil on plug ignition . I am unable to get a clear stable wave form , do you or any of your followers have knowledge of the set up . I've done the injector wave forms and it was stable and clear so I don't think the equipment is an issue . Regards Pete

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I have never had an issue with the HT25 but I do know that non COP Toyota spark plug wires are really thin. Perhaps if you had something metallic that would take up the slack between the probe and the wire (Small piece of aluminum foil), it might result in a better signal. Unfortunately I do not have access to a vehicle with spark plug wires so I can not check this for you myself. I hope this helps. Let me know how it works out.

[@davidprice2861]

You can do things with a Hantek that are impossible on a regular oscilloscoope, EG. you can show two waveforms and adjust for a different time base for each..Your laptop screen view is huge (usually) compared to regular scope. Pity the software is unstable and crappy. On mine, forget xy or fft, program just cashes and restarts (win 7), maybe it works on XP..

[@paulfoldes3873]

thank for your replay is this just for training

[@jamesstarke7902]

Great video thanks. Does this scope come with AC coupling feature?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

It does not, sorry. It is a very bare bones scope.

[@jscons7424]

I really need your videos and I have questions , any means to reach you faster than KZbin ?

[@jbpost52]

What aide did you study from to understand the basics of using automotive oscilloscopes? I have not come across a well writting manual or textbook on the subject for one with no knowledge on this subject. ThANKS

[@elipsonj]

Is it true that the Hantek 1008 max input voltatge is 400V, if so do I still need an attenuator to check injector wave forms? thank you

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Yes, unfortunately in my experience the claims of the manufacturer do not line up well with reality. Typically the software will glitch if voltage spikes above 30V - 40V are measured without an attenuator. YMMV since I highly doubt there is a great deal of quality control in the making of these scopes.

[@javirodify]

Enrique, is me again, I don’t see the menu bar on my Hantek display... It only shows the tool bar. Can you help me with this? Thanks!

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Sorry for the late response. I am taking summer classes and I have been really busy. I am not sure what you mean by not seeing the menu bar. Can you post a screenshot to imgur and send me the link.

[@tam1381]

Enrique well explained and i look forward to your next tutorial.

[@simonflores3410]

Enrique, i would like to get hantek scope when i get the scope what else do i need to get to get started on the basics

[@Enrique_Osorio]

If you are planning to study electronics I would recommend a small arduino kit that comes with a breadboard, wires, led's and other components that will allow you to build interesting projects. There are ALOT of videos that will get you started on building simple circuits, programming arduinos and analyzing waveforms on your oscilloscope. There are a lot of ways to get started but the important thing is to START, have fun and learn as much as you can. Thank you for your question and thanks for watching!!!!

[@simonflores3410]

@@Enrique_Osorio Thank you for your fast respond where can i get a small arduino an thku again keep sending those videos

[@Enrique_Osorio]

If you want an official kit try sparkfun.com (here is a link for that) www.sparkfun.com/products/14418 Luckily arduino is an open source device that allows other people to make copies of it. On eBay you can buy "knock off" kits that work just as well as the real deal. Here is a link as an example. ebay.to/2TXNeTv I do not recommend buying that one, not because it is bad, because you should buy a kit with items that interest you. There are many options out there. You do not eve have to get an arduino. A breadboard, some wires and some components and you can get started with just a few dollars. Let me know if you have other questions.

[@robertf.pfeiffenberger7099]

My 6022BE doesn't have an orange trigger arrow at the top of the screen. Is there anything that can be done?

[@crcdesign9886]

I noticed a few times you mentioned in the comments that you can pause but you go back..Can you do that with the record /playback function at the bottom of the screen? Does it cause any problems using the record function? for example slow down the capture?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I have never used the record function, it is pretty tedious to use so I am not sure. If I find out more I will let you know. There is also a video made by another user, that I saw years ago, who demonstrates the use of the record function. If I find it I will let you know.

[@crcdesign9886]

Enrique Osorio thank you for taking the time to respond

[@hubertzambrano4305]

thanks for your videos, I just bought this model scope to learn, never used a scope before so any will be appreciated. thanx

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Happy to do it. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment.

[@BlackBlade0001]

I am trying to figure out if there is a way to monitor/record the frequency waveform from a mass air flow sensor and to see what the max frequency it hits when I snap the throttle. I have recorded a waveform and did the test but on playback I see where the snap happens but its gone before I can pause it, even on the slowest playback speed. Do you have any suggestions Enrique on how to tackle this issue? Pico has the nice ability to graph a frequency, but of course its cost is prohibitive, at least for me.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

The best way I can think of is to have it playing live with a short time base and with the frequency measurement on. I would say the time base should be low enough that you can only see one or two square waves. Once you have that set your trigger so the waveform is stable. Then snap your throttle. The frequency should rise and the square waves will get tighter. If you see the squarewave disappear into a blur or the squarewave gets way tighter than a normal snap, you just saw the frequency rise way above normal. This may work but it's no guarantee.

[@jameshendrickson8159]

Thank you Enrique, your tutorial is also useful to us weirdos who invested in the snap-on scopes, because sometimes their component tests which are supposed to have the trigger points and time span set. And sometimes I get a dirty screen, even if I've had a calibration cycle done, your tutorials have helped me set my Verus scanner / lab scope up to get more accurate illustrations of various components and systems I've had to test and I've been getting more diagnosis and a better understanding of conditions of those components, so thanks again, keep it up!!

[@canari.satiné]

Hi, first of all thank you for your efforts, I like to ask you my problem with the HANTEK 1008c - I bought a Hantek 1008c at the start it worked well but sooner or later it blocks my pc - my Hantek 1008c now gives me false measurements and I don't know why, I did the zeroing and even the factory setting and nothing changed, and when I measure the 2v 1khz it gives me false measurements please what can you advise to solve the problem? thank you so much

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Tell me what you mean by false measurements. Is it showing a sine wave rather than a square wave. Is the amplitude or frequency wrong? Is it a blank screen? In the mean time try these troubleshooting tips. First try a different channel. Next I would try a different probe. If that does not work try different time bases and volts per division. Lastly if all else fails I would try to see if any signal will work at all. If none of that works try a different PC. Let me know what you find.

[@canari.satiné]

@@Enrique_Osorio Hello , it's a square signal, the frequency is wrong , the amplitude is wrong, I tried all channels and i find yhe same results, I change the pc and I find the same results

[@Enrique_Osorio]

My next question is HOW wrong. Is it slightly off or is it a large diffrence? The Hantek is NOT a very accurate device. A 1-5% error is not unusual in my experience.

[@canari.satiné]

@@Enrique_Osorio I mesure 0.347 v for all mesurements ( battery or any other signal)

[@Enrique_Osorio]

That is interesting. I am wondering if it is a hardware issue or software. Here is a test. Going under the assumption that it is a hardware issue this would mean that the hardware is erroneously telling the software that the input is 0.347V. Since the software is trusting the hardware telling the software that a 10x probe is connected or a 100x probe is connected then the measurement should also be divided by that amount. Try selecting 10x probe and 100x probe and let me know what the measurements are. If the measurements change as expected then it is likely some type of hardware issue which could be the voltage probe or the Hantek itself. If nothing changes it is likely a software issue and I recommend using the video that I posted to reinstall your software and drivers. Links below. I am sure there is a third option that I am not seeing. Personally I find it difficult to diagnose anything if I am not right there with the malfunctioning object. Let me know what you find. Links to videos where I show how to install the software and drivers. They also have instructions on accessing my google drive for the specific version of software and drivers that I personally use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXSrlJtqjZWWp6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ_Co56kaLh1h6c

[@ryanwadsworth2180]

Hello Enrique, I'd like to purchase a hantek scope and I'm trying to decide between the 6074be and the 1008c. Is there enough of a difference between the two to justify the extra cost of the 6074be? Any advice?

[@northpostman]

Hi Enrique, I'm having trouble storing waveforms with my Hantek. Could you do a tutorial on capturing waveforms and creating a data base? When I capture an image and store it as either a jpeg or bitmap, when I refer back to it the scope pattern is cut-off.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

It has been extremely hit or miss with the store function on the Hantek. I personally do not recommend using it. It works well with simple waveforms such as square waves but anything more complicated it is not worth it. I will attempt to show how it works in the future but it not currently a priority. I recommend a PicoScope, even an old used one for storing. In my experience they have the best software for that type of function.

[@alrifainidal]

hello sir. thank you for all this work I like your video. i am hoping you do crankshaft and camshaft comprising on Hantek scop with all details if you can.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Thank you for the request. I will look into that.

[@davidprice2861]

If I click on self calibration (Hantek 6022BE) I dont see any activity or result message, I doubt it does anything. Would you know Enrique ???

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Sorry I do not own or have access to a Hantek 6022BE

[@davidprice2861]

OK. thanks for letting me know.

[@robertf.pfeiffenberger7099]

Since you don't have any access to a 6022BE, do you have any other advice?

[@doncampbell3244]

How many megahertz is each channel?

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I do not know. I looked up the specifications and the only thing it says is 2.4 Megasamples per second. In my experience I was not able to clearly read a 700 kHz signal on the Hantek, but when I switched to my PicoScope it read the 700 kHz signal clearly. As a guess, I would say do not use this scope if you need to look at signals above 500 kHz. I will do a sweep with my function generator when I can and I will let you know. Thank you for your questions and thanks for watching!!

[@doncampbell3244]

Enrique Osorio So if I want to see ignition signals for a coil in an engine would it read it, the reason I ask is because I noticed that it is sold as an automotive oscilloscope on certain websites and I was intrigued by it and I want to be sure that it will work for what I need, I hope you could clarify it for me. Thanks and have a great day. 🤙

[@Enrique_Osorio]

Ignition waveforms will read just fine on the Hantek. I have made several videos showing how to do this. The first video is very old and not very good but it does show the main idea. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIKuaaVsg56kjq8 Please keep in mind, when measuring the primary ignition circuit, the voltage spikes can be nearly 400 volts which can damage your scope if you do not have an attenuator. I have made several videos which address the use and function of an attenuator. I have another video showing a trick I learned to capture the secondary ignition signal from a COP. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnKvm55naKl3n7M Check out the rest of my videos and you will see several automotive type signals being captured with this scope. Thanks again for your inquiry!!

[@doncampbell3244]

Enrique Osorio thank you so much I have subscribed to your channel and also sent them to my Dad, thanks again. 🤙

[@chvydrptop]

You may want to check out the new software it has some improvements. Only thing that doesn't make sense in it. is the recording portion.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

The recording function of this software is not very good. I have not used in years since it was not very valuable to me. I will absolutely check out the new software. Did you get it from the Hantek website?

[@chvydrptop]

@@Enrique_Osorio It came with the hantek unit on cd. Their website is terrible I couldn't find the software when I tried to make sure I had the latest copy.

[@Enrique_Osorio]

I see. I bought my Hantek in 2013 and the software barely worked then. Hopefully I can get my hands on the latest software soon.

[@paulfoldes3873]

when are you using two pins next to ch1 symbol is square wave 1khz ..2Vp-p

[@Enrique_Osorio]

The entire time. I never used anything else in this video. In the following video I use a variable square wave generator to show different features. That was a 555 timer where I switched out capacitors and varied the control resistors to change the frequency and duty cycle.

[@danielwoodhouse1870]

Very useful!

[@jackleach1081]

Good video, Thanks

[@fieldsofomagh]

Good insight to the basics.

[@valdirmartins467]

Hello my frriend Enrique! are you can help me? I Have a Hantek 1008c, Eu gostaria saber se voce poder fazer um video encinando calibrar o Hantek, sonda x10, e o software.

[@ozzstars_cars]

i'm on an Enrique video marathon...6 so far tonight

[@Gagik5779]

THNX

[@jefrileang]

Awesome. Now my signal is not rolling across the screen like crazy

[@juliocesargarciamarin3434]

good, please a video in spanish

[@davidprice2861]

oops, made a mistake re time base / channels with Hantek usb. Sorry, I had a false memory. After commenting I thought I had better check my claim and I was wrong..

[@napper1496]

my hantek doesnt work properly,it will not make tea

[@jscons7424]

Can I get your contact, let’s say Skype ?

[@lionbyte8049]

Can’t hear you

[@ramiroruizdecastilla3085]

Hello. What about automotive oscilloscope probes? They have no slot for adjustment. That means they cannot be compensated? They come with 2 alligator clip ends or banana plugs but no slot anywhere. When I clamp any leads it does show a square wave but overcompensated and it cannot be calibrated or compensated.