Review/Teardown of a Hantek DSO2D10 Oscilloscope - It Has Builtin AWG, Does Protocol Decoding Too!

I did a detailed review and teardown of a Hantek DSO2D10 oscilloscope. Check it out on Banggood: ban.ggood.vip/Zu2N use coupon code BGd2e0cc for additional savings (expires on 9/30).
00:00 Introduction
03:10 Power on time, features
05:08 Test signal
06:26 System information, it’s Linux based!
07:50 Arbitrary waveform generator, AM/FM modulation
12:23 Waveform editor software
15:30 Keysight Interactive IO, SCPI
16:46 Virtual Oscilloscope software
17:28 Memory depth
20:45 Protocol decoding, triggering capability
24:22 Bandwidth testing
27:31 Rise time measurement
29:15 X-Y Mode, DVM
30:58 Teardown
36:19 Conclusion
Teardown pictures: www.kerrywong.com/2021/08/14/h...
How to make an avalanche pulse generator: www.kerrywong.com/2013/05/18/a...

[@mojekh]

The best introduction and review of this oscilloscope overall! And the reason I purchased this fantastic beginners tool 🙂 Many thanks Kerry!! 🙂

[@joeb.fromsydneyaustralia5313]

Excellent tutorial video, Kerry... thanks for taking the time to put it together. Regards Joe B.

[@KerryWongBlog]

You are welcome Joe!

[@MaqsoodAlamShafiq]

Excellent review. The bandwidth test is really impressive and helpful in deciding whether to go for this o-scope or not.

[@mschwage]

First time I bumped into your channel. Nice job!

[@user-bv6tt6xm1m]

A Good Review. Thanks for the time spent making it

[@scotty3114]

Just saw this, you do good reviews, answer a lot of questions most others skip. Enjoyed it.

[@KerryWongBlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@biffbayberry8070]

Outstanding review and analysis! Thank you!

[@jimmym2719]

Good job thank you for sharing Kerry 👍

[@ArtemIoTDeveloper]

Thanks for the detailed review! I'm rather disappointed with only 4K decode memory depth. It's only about 50-100ms signal length. Have they fixed it in fresh firmware?

[@FordSeniorMaster]

Kerry, This is AWESOME my friend! I literally purchased a "HANTEK 2D15" this Thursday, that is scheduled to be delivered Monday the 16th. I truly remembered thinking, "I wish Kerry Wong would do a video on these models, so I would have better insight from a man I trust." Then, to my UTTER amazement, I get a notification this morning that you have just uploaded such a video! LOL!!! Many thanks Kerry! Your knowledge and opinion is one I do TRULY trust. Take care, Patrick

[@KerryWongBlog]

Thanks! Appreciate your comments!

[@ozzymandius666]

@@KerryWongBlog This is my first DSO, replacing my old 20MHz Agilent. I'm quite pleased with it. I've seen some people say its voltage accuracy at low voltages isn't very good, but I find if I adjust the V/div to fit the signal into the screen, it works fine, and I had to do that with the analog scope anyway.

[@screen-protector]

I just bought it as well thanks to Kerry, but as well 2D15. We have here 20MHz Hantek 2 channel, and handheld FNRSI as well with 1 channel. This one looks promising to what we need. We run electronics repair shop and I plan to build some power supplies with inverters on top of that. So, if will work fine, I'll buy a probe of up to 1kV for it.

[@FordSeniorMaster]

@@screen-protector SWEET! 😉👍🏻

[@suntech18]

Thank you for your information! Yesterday i bought this but I don't know how to learn all

[@ajlenze8]

There is a lot of great information in this video, but, in the future, please zoom in more on the scope, as it's often hard to make out what's going on on the screen.

[@KerryWongBlog]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@1cmrover928]

Fantastic review very useful many thanks

[@jbpcnotebook6193]

Note 10 for your review, thank you, I'm from Braz

[@vishnukartha47]

The most knowledgeable video about an oscilloscope. Thanks a lot. I am going to buy this one. One question, can we resuce the brightens of that grid?

[@toddmartin2942]

Thanks Appreciate the video. Learned a lot.

[@DudleyToolwright]

Another nice review. Thanks.

[@jamesdewer]

Wow, the scope alone will work for my basic needs. The PC software is to me overkill. I appreciate very much your linear explanations no filler, down and dirty without half the post being another unboxing. Thank you.

[@FordSeniorMaster]

Well, given the bandwidth test you performed. It seems the "2D15" (150Mhz) I purchased would possibly handle at least 200Mhz+ and still be VERY useful. That would be AWESOME!! Also, I liked how much more in depth you went with the included software and Arb generator functions. I had been wondering about saving Arb files to the USB thumb drive for later and you confirmed it. SWEET! :-D

[@KerryWongBlog]

I'd assume that the main difference between 2D15 and 2D10 would be in the front end section. It's possible that there are some "tweaks" in the circuitry to improve the bandwidth in the 150MHz version.

[@mateusseer5353]

@@KerryWongBlog I'm told the hardware is the same in both models and the 2D10 has software/firmware limited bandwidth. Appears yours has no such limitation; interesting.

[@urnoob5528]

nope completely same circuit did u even see the writing on the pcb in this video

[@johnpettiford4861]

I am very new to oscilloscopes but I must say that it was a comprehensive and useful review.

[@KerryWongBlog]

Thanks. Glad you liked it!

[@vkristof1]

Thanks for the test and teardwon. I've been using a relatively modern $399 Digilent (owned by National Instruments) AD2 USB scope/AWG/PS/DIO gizmo (no screen; UI is a PC you supply) for a few weeks for low level, low frequency, measurements. IIRC it uses a 15-bit ADC, which is very useful for my measurements of low-level (10-20 mV analog) signals from transducers. One of the limitations of the AD2 is it's limited 16K buffer (max) per scope channel. This new low-profit-margin Hantek interests me for my present measurements due to its much larger buffer size. i note that other EE blogs mentions that QFP chip with scrubbed off numbers is a TI ADC08D500 or ADC08D502 and Ti's block diagrams show an 8-bit ADC.

[@vkristof1]

Looking closer at Kerry's photos of the scrubbed off chip number QFP mounted on the PCBA, it turns out that the part is a 128 lead QFP mounted on 144 pad footprint. The ADC08D500 and ADC080D502 only come in 128 QFP packages, but the 144 pad footprint IMPLIES that Hantek MIGHT use a different part in other scope flavors.

[@bagamut]

Installing radiators on both IC inside is highly recommended

[@miriamramstudio3982]

Great review. Thanks

[@ronjones4069]

Best review of an Oscope I have seen. If you were to go with Dave Jones, you woulnd't buy anything!!! Thanks for such a great review.

[@dmitrym3757]

Did he review this one? Because I couldn't find

[@buckybucky8596]

Nice review 👍

[@Dont_Gnaw_on_the_Kitty]

Great indepth review.

[@KerryWongBlog]

Thanks!

[@FloppyDos]

Great review. I opend my D15 and it is is a copy of your D10 so yes prob the same Just with different software. Thank you for your time and effort to make these video's

[@legobuildingsrewiew7538]

I think some chips might be diffrent

[@urnoob5528]

@@legobuildingsrewiew7538nope

[@catalin_mustata]

How would you compare this to the Rigol DSO1102z-e ? I’ve got both of them on my shortlist for a new scope and I’m looking for opinions before I decide. Thanks!

[@user-hh4ly2xy6s]

Great review. Thank you for doing. I will be purchasing for my first Oscilloscope. It seems like the most bang for the buck.

[@KerryWongBlog]

You are welcome!

[@mohammadnamdarsehat3244]

thank you for making this video

[@KerryWongBlog]

You are welcome!

[@joaocarvalho1424]

I find in this osciloscope the need to make a calibration when there is subtle ambient temperature variations. Before this calibration channel 1&2 offsets are visible in the 2mV/DIV.

[@KerryWongBlog]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@m80116]

I'd be totally booby trapped by this. I work in my basement where when I arrive it can be 12°C/54°F and in a relatively short time with my heater on I can quickly bring it up to 21°C/70°F, because sometimes I forget to turn it down.

[@neo256mb]

Since you have this Hantek for a while now, how is it doing? any freezing or overheating or Lock-up? how is the accuracy? thanks

[@ainttakenanyshit]

Everyone is an expert ;-) ...... MY contribution is that at 19:45 you could/should have used the "zoom window" function by depressing the Horizontal time base knob and then you could have seen a NICE - SECONDARY window showing the original waveform and also the expanded - zoomed portion of the signal. I know you can't remember to cover everything, but, it may be advantageous to hit the Horiz knob and have both displayed.... Just a friendly FYI ;-) Thanks for all your work, (fun), in presenting good stuff to know about scopes....

[@slip0n0fall]

These small scopes are good opportunity for battery power - plenty of room in case, low power likely.

[@ifixelectronicsvlog4988]

Nice explanation .. ♥️

[@sapereaude391]

When you tested the X-Y mode, you seemed to be connected to one signal output from the FNIRSI UTG962E and one to the FSK/CNT/Sync.

[@daydreamer102]

I bought one of these, and so far I'm very happy with it. ( Also, I got two probes with mine! ) Thanks for the excellent detailed redview!

[@sideburn]

I got one too about a month ago. Still tinkering with it but I’m very happy with it. Was catering i2c on it today. I also recommend the $70.00 LA1010 USB Logic Analyzer with 16 Input Channels by Kingst!

[@marcelolaudadio.5908]

Hola, en ambas entradas, el componente que está entre el relé mecánico y el de estado sólido, de forma redonda en su parte superior, que es y para que sirve ?

[@braaitongs]

Great video. I am looking for an oscilloscope to do some nikola tesla experiments! What do you think of the HANTEK DSO5102P?

[@333cgs333]

Good video! What is that blue mat you have, is it one of those anti ESD?

[@KerryWongBlog]

Yes, is an anti-ESD mat.

[@mikepanchaud1]

Hi, Great Review. As well as general use, I'm interested in analyzing stereo audio signals for phase issues. The xy test at 29:16 you state the frequency is 100 Hz, but assume you mean 100 MHz. I can just about make out the frequency on the generator display does read 100 MHz. Can I assume this will give a useful display at audio frequencies? Thanks.

[@taheliacubed2195]

As I can see on the signal generator, I believe it's 100 kHz signals?

[@odzag]

Hello. I'm new to this field, so maybe a silly question. But. This device could be used to measure FM deviation on CB radio 4w output according to the example - Thanks to Bessel Curves and doing a bit of maths we know that if we feed in a 1kHz tone, at 2.5kHz deviation it'll null the carrier. So analyse the signal with around 10kHz width so you can see all the peaks, feed a 1kHz tone into the mic at normal speaking levels and as you get towards 2.5kHz deviation you'll see the centre carrier peak will turn into a trough. When its at its lowest you're at 2.5kHz deviation.

[@KerryWongBlog]

It does not have a special function to read out the FM deviation if that was what you were looking for.

[@odzag]

@@KerryWongBlog Thank you for your response.

[@hendriagustian7082]

Dapatkah alat ini mengukur Duty Cycle kurang dari (misalnya) 1% atau lebih dari (misalnya) 99% , bukan hanya sekedar 0 dan 1 Decoding saja ?

[@dovpauzner5093]

Well done !

[@KerryWongBlog]

Thanks!

[@msasoundlab1604]

Great and very informative video. I’m planning to getting a scope for audio work. Mostly for troubleshooting/calibrate cassette deck. How should one to connect scope input to cassette deck output? BNC scope input to RCA deck output? Or using probe clip? Thanks in advance

[@m80116]

BNC to RCA adapters, readily available. The challenge is to get in the lines the load resistors.

[@miguelangelsudnius7651]

You do not mention maximun amplitude for the wave generator, do you have that info?

[@michaelallen1432]

So, I wonder, does the 150mhz scope have an even higher bandwidth, or are they really the same scope sold at two different price points. Or perhaps there are quality control issues where some scopes have worse bandwidth than others, so they bin then.

[@tonyfremont]

Most likely the same exact scope, just using a bandwidth limiter chip. The print on the board backs that up, same scope.

[@clementeelectronicacomohob3205]

Hola Buenas Tardes, quisiera hacerle una pregunta si no le importa. Tengo un DSO2D15 con generador de funciones, quisiera saber si me puede Usted informar para ajustar radio a valvulas en AM obtener por ejemplo 468khz modulados para ajustar botes de frecuencia intermedia. Pues los videos que encuentro sobre mi instrumento solo hablan del manejo.Pero sin ningun ejemplo Muchas Gracias

[@user-yj8xt3ru2p]

Thank you for the review. It was very informative and helpful. I was looking at this on Amazon, and see in the Product Information states: PC software only supports windows7/8/10 32-bit and 64-bit, do not support OS." Would you know if it would run on Windows 11?

[@naasikhendricks1501]

Did you test deep memory. I heard it stalls with 4m to 8m.

[@jma8352]

do you think i could use a RYOBI 150-Watt Power Source for ONE+ 18V Battery with this for very long? i was going to get the FNIRSI-1014D until i saw your review, thanks

[@khordad1216]

Hello! Create review! For some reason, I cannot get the scope to show up on Keysight IOL software. Any tips?

[@tasmedic]

Interesting that the mainboard was marked 2d15, which is the model above this one.

[@johncoops6897]

D15 and D15 are identical, however D10 is software limited. You can hack the firmware to convert it into D15.

[@legobuildingsrewiew7538]

Kerry. If you use an arbitrary function from the usb stick I think its possible to save it to the internal storage of the oscilloscope with the save/recall feature. havent tried it yet but I will eventually. I personally bought the DSP2D15 after researching and watching your video and Im incredibly happy with the scope. I put some custom heatsinks on the chips to keep them cool. The ambient temperature voltage fluctuations are now between 3.2mV and 6.4mV usually at 4.8mV. The coolest feat I have achieved so far with this scope was that at 20mV resolution I managed to measure the sine wave of the wall (50hz) with a peak to peak voltage of 140mV. That without connecting the probe to anything, just having it plugged into the oscilloscope. The closer you move the probe to a powercable the higher the amplitude of the frequency becomes. Its not noise its an actual sine wave. So for 216 EUR this scope beat my expectations by far and I can only recommend it to everyone starting out.

[@wnekuu]

Thank you! I'm just looking to finally buy my first one and your comment plus that video assures me this is the one to go :)

[@DianneStudio]

Thank you for the very nice detailed video. It will be appreciated if you can help me to choose Hantek DSO2D10 oscilloscope or the OWON HDS2102S. Thank You

[@kariem2k]

Thank you very much for this great review (and all of the others)! Do you recommend this or buying a second hand old Rigol DS1052E?

[@KerryWongBlog]

If you can get the 1052E at a bargain price and can test it out first why not? I still use mine till this day. One thing to watch out is the rotary decoders. Unless you can get your hands on one you can't guarantee the encoders are in good shape. The DS1052E is known for worn-out encoders unfortunate. You can swap them out though if you are adventurous. The Hantek scope is fine for the price point. It all depends on your budget.

[@kariem2k]

@@KerryWongBlog Thank you very much for your quick reply and wisdom!!! The price of DS1052E is 155 British pounds (190 US dollars) which is cheaper than that DSO2C10.

[@KerryWongBlog]

@@kariem2k Well, that price would be too high for me for a second hand. As the 2C10 is a 100MHz scope whereas 1052E is only 50MHz.

[@kariem2k]

@@KerryWongBlog Thank you very much I appreciate your help

[@m80116]

To be brutally honest I am thankful these reviews exist, and those on Amazon, and I've decided against it. I've read too many problems and shortcomings with these units. Probably a good idea if it was properly debugged, stable, had an accompanying manual in local language, XY view would be reliable, would pick up less noise. For about 150 EUR more one can buy a proper basic scope like the Siglent SDS1202X which has a vastly superior architecture and build quality (especially inside) and I couldn't justify to spend on this unit and be my one and ONLY oscilloscope, knowing that even if it wouldn't freeze, I wouldn't incur a dozen times per day into the beetles... I still would not trust it completely and still had to double check each time, fearful of the outcome and probably sometimes run into hard to read results because of it.

[@flisboac]

Unfortunately, the SDS1202X is very, very, very far from that price, anywhere.

[@christiansasarita5755]

Hello can i ask .. what is the no. Of diode in the output of the signal generator .. because they blow..

[@danielegger6460]

The empty connector footprint looks more like an Ethernet port (8 pins + 2x2 for LEDs), not serial.

[@KerryWongBlog]

Now I am looking at it again, I think you might be right as DB9 footprint should have 5 pins on the first row.

[@vkristof1]

@@KerryWongBlog Yes, the plastic molding shows a LAN pictogram for that non-populated port. A LAN port would be a VERY good feature, overcoming the USB BW limit. But, that ARM-based Allwinner SOC didn't seem to have a high speed port for a Ethernet MAC/PHy.

[@vkristof1]

After reading some of the reviews and teardowns, I think this non-populated ethernet port was an Ethernet place keeper for possible upgrade for competitive. Rigol has had a similar scope (only) out for a while with a $279 MSRP. The Rigol has a lower bandwidth, but has an Ethernet port. I assume Rigol and Hantek are targeting different markets.

[@someguy4915]

It's missing the transformers for Ethernet and the RJ45 footprint seems too short for a Magjack type connector so that basically rules out Ethernet. Considering the SMD IC footprint next to it which looks suspiciously similar to a MAX232 it is most likely just a serial port using the 8P8C/RJ45 connector. Why they have an RJ45 footprint with LEDs I don't know...

[@neo256mb]

Thank you for making the hantek video. trying to decide between a Hantek 2D15 w/waveform 150Mhz ($259.99) vs Siglent. I'm a hobbiest, any advice is helpful on this choice. also read that Hantek freezes a lot, and needs heat sinks added to IC to prevent locking up/freezing issues, and other people had to do firmware updates because of all the freezing issues, so this has me concerned. some people still have issues with firmware. see Eevblogs and all the problems that Techcorner guy had with DSO2Dxx after his initial review he spent the next months trying to fix continuous freezing.

[@bartoszz4305]

I wonder what you will end up with. I decided to go for 2D10 (albeit supposedly you can go for 2C10 and upgrade it via software to 2D15, if they kept all the components in) to have as many functions as possible in one device for various hobby projects (mostly digital) and some educational activities with kids (hence the AWG). My main concern is that I might simply not identify a significant issue caused by a bug in the scope, when it occurs :-). On the other hand, the device has been on the market for some time now, Hantek seems to progress in fixing various bugs (hopefuly hardware as well). It would be good to see a review of up-to-date version, to understand how stable and mature it is now. As for my personal experience: I got mine a week ago, I've been playing with it a lot for the last few days. I managed to freeze it once while doing a lot of parameter changes (that might not be making much sense though ;-)). I don't see most of the issues I read about. The one odd thing I experience is that the USB connection is not stable via my USB 3.0 mediaport (it's just an extension, not a hub) when connected to USB 2.0 port in my PC. When I connect it directly to the PC USB 2.0 port, it works fine.

[@neo256mb]

@@bartoszz4305 The siglent SDS1104X-E 4 channel is on sale now ama zon $100 off. it's $399 now which is good price. and EEVblogs has all the hacks so you can upgrade it to 200Mhz and unlock all other stuff (it has wifi and you can connect to your PC too). it doesn't have a wave gen like handtek but you can buy that separate. I'm going to either buy Siglent now or try and wait until Black Friday in 3 weeks. Last year it was25% off or $375. but it's still very good now at 20% off. in eevblogs, the Siglent SDS1104X-E is one they most recommend to new people & hobby people who want something sub $1000. In the end I just don't think I want to deal with frustration of freezing and stuff with hantek. eevblogs has a collection of fixes for the hantek you might look at. I just want something that works and the Siglent X-E is what I've decided on for now, only the X-E model can be hacked to 200Mhz and other hacks. don't get the U model, it has no hacks (that is why it's $100 cheaper).

[@bartoszz4305]

​@@neo256mb That does sound like a decent alternative and possibly a smarter choice. :-) Although at the moment it's double the price of 2D10 in my country, while I feel the feature set is less aligned to my use-cases. On the other hand, the wifi connectivity (provided the PC software is actually comfortable to use) and HDMI output make it a nice educational device.

[@m80116]

@@neo256mb I agree with you.... and we've seen both of them torn down. You buy a lot of solidity with the Siglent. I am not saying it is the perfect scope or it's just better or anything. In fact it seems just good enough to me, but at least since it has sold 10 times over it has also been properly user debugged and you can find solution for almost everything. And has a more substantial hardware quality.

[@johncronk1338]

First of all, thank you for making such a great and well informed video. I have learned alot from your video. - I read somewhere that the probes that come with these cheap units are junk. Have you tried to use "good" probes with them and if so, does it help to get more accurate results? - Can you suggest or link to better probes we should get when we purchase any of these units? Maybe something that is budget friendly for us hobbyists, but still give better performance then the ones you get with the scope? Same question for both 100Mhz and 150Mhz probes. - is there a accuracy difference between the Hantek 100Mhz and 150Mhz versions? If the cost was the same, would the 150Mhz version be the better choice to get? - Do you see an easy way to install a 12v dc computer fan in there for cooling? Other reviews mention that this unit locks up due to heat and there is a russian video where the guy installed two pretty beefy heatsinks on both FPGA chips which supposedly solved this problem. Maybe running a 12v fan at 8v would be enough just to get some air moving in there to prevent overheating? Thoughts? - As I don't have a scope of my own and really am only a hobbyist at best, is this scope good enough to start with or should I save up for a better scope? I don't like to waste money buying the same tool over again, however I'd rather buy a scope that will last me several years until I know more about them and have a better understanding on what other higher end features I might need/want. Thanks again and much love from Canada !!

[@KerryWongBlog]

-The supplied probes are rather generic. But for general purpose measuring within the 100MHz, results won't be affected much (unless you are trying to measure rise time in the ns range) - I did some analysis on a few probes years ago (www.kerrywong.com/2015/07/11/oscilloscope-probes-rise-time-testing/) you can take a look. Good probes are quite expensive and for this oscilloscope you have other limitations other than the probes. -I don't have access to the 150MHz version, but the circuitry would likely be very similar if not identical and there are some minor firmware/hardware tweaks for the 150MHz version. If the prices are similar I'd go for the 150MHz version. But as you saw in my review, the 100 MHz version is fully capable of measuring signals well above 150MHz. -I really don't think after market fan is necessary. If you do need one, you can tap off the 5V rail and install a fan, but even after prolonged use the scope did not get hot. -I would say this scope should be good enough for a lot of for a lot of hobbyist work. It's a very competitive market and there are a lot of similarly priced scopes out there and all with their pros and cons. It really comes down to what you plan to do with it.

[@ED99LAM]

Thanks for your video. I have the same model for only 8 months and developed issue with Channel # 2 reading lower than Ch#1 by about 46% when I connect the same probe to the square wave test output post of the scope. I used the calibration function(found in Utility bottom) and it came back with error code : 511d6. I also downloaded the latest firmware from Hantek. It did not improve and same error code. Tried email to Hantek service and no responses. Do you have any suggestions what to do? From your post of the input board it appears to have a trim pot. Is this for the input scaling?

[@brettschacher8644]

Obviously, at least to me is there was a component value that shifted in the circuit. I have not seen this very often but I have seen it happen. It could be something as simple as a resistor or could be something else. Joao Carvalho mentions issues with ambient temp causing calibration errors and since diodes are sensitive to temp changes this may be a place to look, also something as simple as a solder joint could be the cause. These kinds of problems are never very easy to track down unless you have a lot of experience with a particular device and a detailed schematic is almost always necessary, with very detailed specifications as to what should be happening at all points through the circuits. Things that work are very hard to fix. Things that don't work are easier. Sometimes.

[@lucianvaduva3827]

Continuation: I've opened the scope ,power supply is radiating only 5 cm in back. But display is radiating in front to 1-2 meters. I can hear on FM wave between stations the increasing noise when scope is powered. So no fast cure for this issue because is for no use to shield the power supply.

[@qwaqwa1960]

I'm pretty sure you could get a better XY display. Settings can be tricky compared to more intuitive analog scopes. Perhaps sampling rate is not high enough? Clipping?? Etc. I once wrote a whole article about getting an analog clock face display looking good on a digital scope...

[@KerryWongBlog]

Typically the sampling rate improves when you decrease the memory depth, but on this scope it did not seem to make much of a difference unfortunately. The display I showed was the best I could get after adjusting everything I had thought about.... If anyone manages to get significantly better results I'd be interested to know!

[@kallgakr1273]

can this scope single trigger at both channels on the same time?

[@hichamtassi1753]

Hello, what is the difference between the model you shows and the DSO5102 ? thanks

[@KerryWongBlog]

You can compare the specs for more details, but DSO5102 is a much older model and has very limited memory depth.

[@hichamtassi1753]

@@KerryWongBlog Thanks !

[@roneyalvesdarocha5750]

Excellent video! But I have a doubt. Please, can you check for me if it is possible to measure the phase angle between two sinusoidals with this equipment? That is, what is the phase angle between channels 1 and 2 when both channels have a sine wave, but the frequencies of channels 1 and 2 are different? Does it do this measurement automatically? Thanks.

[@paolotestarelli2768]

There is the FRR measurement: "The time between the first rising edge of source 1 and the first rising edge of source 2". The period measurement can be used to calculate the phase shift. Make sure that “Measure”->“Setting”->“Source B” on you Hantek is set correctly.

[@roneyalvesdarocha4346]

Thank you very much! This information will help me a lot. :)

[@lezbriddon]

35:10 "MISSED OFF THE SERIAL PORT" - Looks to me like the pad layout is for a rj45.

[@Thomasp671]

I don't know why there is no mention of an output tone from the Signal Generator.... I know that the generator outputs a sine-wave because I can see it on the scale... but is there also a signal tone for a radio speaker that you can physically hear from a speaker ? I'm trying to do a shortwave radio alignment and I need to physically hear the 455Khz audio signal tone from the generator.

[@fanman421]

You cannot hear 455Khz. Human hearing ranges from about 20Hz to 20Khz. Anything higher than 20Khz is ‘ultrasonic’.

[@marosmartin7762]

Hi please, is this scope good for serial decode? I decide to buy one... thanks :)

[@ClownWhisper]

I have a general question about oscilloscopes. I recently got into Arduino stuff and I'm branching off into learning electronics in general I'm an older guy programming is easy for me I'm having a little bit difficulty with oh converting schematics to wiring diagrams but I'm starting to get that. I have heard a lot of people say if you really wanna learn electronics that and oscilloscope can help a great deal with the learning process is this true in your opinion?. I have had problems with circuits with noise in them already it would have saved me a lot of troubleshooting to figure this out with a oscilloscope but I don't know how common this is going to be in my projects. You seem to really know your stuff and I need to ask a few people their opinion before I spend even just a couple $100 on one. Thank you in advance

[@andressanmartinmorin1898]

depends how you really are into electronics, if u plain to stay in just arduino level (say just program arduino, buy already made modules just to wire them and program them, etc...) then you can survive without a scope. But if you start to take a deep dive into more complex topics like digital electronics (IC's), analog electronics (OpAmps, Diodes, transistors, etc...), power electronics (triacs, thyristors, MOSFET, power transistors, etc...) or radiofrequency, it becomes a must. im telling you from a electrical engineer student and hobyst from mexico and believe me, it is really hard to save money for an oscilloscope so i have been surviving with made up techniques to supply the necesity of not having one. and it sucks

[@calvinthngls]

Can this scope measure inrush current from input of a SMPS and also the DC output spike/surge ? Compare to Siglent SDS-1202X-E, would it better of for me to purchase Siglent ?

[@tonyfremont]

If it's between this thing and Siglent, go with the siglent.

[@prosperityconsulting]

will the protocol decoder decode to ASCII or does it just do hex?

[@KerryWongBlog]

OOB it's just hex. There was some mod mentioned on EEVBlog that can change the display to ASCII, I haven't tried.

[@UberAlphaSirus]

Are there any open source updates for this?

[@tonyd1149]

Dear Mr. Wong, ¿do you think this scope would capture & display small amplitude signals (low volts, 1 to ~5 or so, as from a 555 timer) running at very low freq, as 1,2,4, or 6, or 8 Hz, kindly? (To display the curve signals, in parallel with LED as indicators). (My interest at this time is mainly only learning/displaying oscillators' & op-amps' workings and the like. With a possible [much later time] use on my own CD player). (I'm not knowledgeable of such equipment, and currently only own a DMM and and an ESR meter). Thank you and please forgive my impertinence.

[@KerryWongBlog]

Hi Tony, almost all DSOs nowadays especially the ones capable of single shot (including this one) can capture the low frequency signals you mentioned.

[@tonyd1149]

@@KerryWongBlog Hi Mr. Wong. So it will capture such low freq signals. Thank you for the kindness of a reply. I appreciate your expert advice & help. Thank you again. God[Bible] Bless. 🙂

[@sonybansi]

Greetings 🙏 Please recommend which is better for a beginner. Hantek DSO2D15 or Fnirsi 1014D.

[@KerryWongBlog]

I will be getting a Fnirsi 1014D soon. Please watch out for that video (will be towards the end of January)!

[@markallen381]

No sweep or Spectrum Analyzer? I need to do audio work.

[@NsndoBrasil]

Friend of mine I download from his website in the HANTEK DSO 5102P case. but when he goes to read the file on the Pendriver, the message appears that it did not find any file, Note that I already updated it about 6 years ago and it worked well. Can anyone help. Is it because I'm using Windows 11?

[@lucianvaduva3827]

Great video. I bought one of this. All good but it radiates a lot of harmonics ! When I put a FM radio near it, to adjust IF 10.7Mhz, well is almost impossible because of radiation. Only above 2 meters in front the radiation is down. Did someone else experienced the same? Compared with a Tektronix digital and also with a very old analog oscilloscope: this is far away. I did not imagine it can radiates like this. Could be power supply that needs a shield? It seems on the right front side it radiates also till 2 meters. At 1 m on the lateral left side the radiation is weak. If someone needs other details Ii can give.

[@stanislavsemanko55]

Omg, many thanks dear Lucian for info to be aware, actually i wanted to buy it also for fm measurement...now thinking about siglent sds1202x-e, but i never heard even can not to find something about this issue on sites...have a nice day.

[@volterd.6304]

What better Hantek 2c10 or Owon Hds2102 (hds272)?

[@nikoboulikas1631]

I am having problems decoding canbus, it constantly says adjust timebase.

[@user-iu7nh8zo4j]

Thanks.Nice

[@KerryWongBlog]

You are welcome!

[@aji8harrison]

is this scope support LabVIEW program?

[@uni-byte]

It's odd you didn't run into many of the myriad bugs in this scope. The thread on this over on the EEVBLOG forum is heartbreaking. Your review makes it look like a more than decent scope considering teh features and price.

[@KerryWongBlog]

I will need to check out what issues people are facing. I think there was only one issue I encountered (which was captured in one of the review videos) that was resolved with a reboot. Won't be surprised if there are issues with certain firmware/software versions.

[@womble321]

One problem is over heating. I've ordered heat sinks. As 2023 they have issued new firmware I havnt encountered a single bug yet.

[@gennadiylutayenko2749]

The silkscreen on the PCB says DCO2D15_V1.7, have you noticed that?

[@KerryWongBlog]

Didn't pay attention but now that you mentioned it I wonder if they are using different spec'd components for these two versions?

[@gennadiylutayenko2749]

@@KerryWongBlog It looks like there is only one version of the PCB for all four DCO2C10, DCO2D10, DCO2C15, and DCO2D15. Only the firmware would be different.

[@FelinoAnticomunista]

How can I save a capter to USB with a pre selected incremental name? This toy store image file with random number and date filename is always December 1979 :/

[@elmariachi5133]

Hello! Do you know what size fan will fit in there? And which direction it should better be mounted?

[@bobiusyo]

6015

[@elmariachi5133]

@@bobiusyo Thank you! :)

[@GlennMartinez]

Thanks! Setting the probes back to 10x is a life saver! Is there a way to change the “default” to 10x” or higher?

[@7GIGEO7]

Why do you consider setting the probes to 10x a life saver? Sorry i'm a hobbyist so it is not apparent to me. Is it some precaution or safety measure for the user or the DSO?

[@stevenchiverton48]

this is identicle to the digitech qc1938 scope i brought today and everything on yours is the same as mine except i dont have dust collecting holes in the top box and mine costs over $500 at jaycar electronics

[@stevenbliss989]

A 256 count DVM ..fantastic accuracy ! :) ..yeah a gimmick :)

[@farzadsadrzadeh2282]

thanks a lot

[@KerryWongBlog]

You are welcome!

[@valentingheorghe1693]

Although Hantek made efforts to release firmware and software updates for the DSO 2000 series oscilloscopes, they should provide also the software tools needed to perform backup and restore operations. Furthermore, I wonder how can a company that manufactures oscilloscopes can release a product on the market without heatsinks installed on the processors and without a good silent fan to aid the cooling process of the device wile running? Although Hantek 2000 series advertise some cool features, actually, they are not performing great in reality and there's no point in choosing any model from the Hantek 2000 series over a Hantek DSO4102C or DSO5102P, which offers similar performance but with added stability and reliability offered by the heath management control (heatsinks and fan).

[@boots7859]

$500-600 if you can find one. There very much is a point.

[@HReality]

I was actually looking for a fan header or place to install one..

[@bitrage.]

What is your dream scope? Tektronix mso72304dx?

[@kenkappler7304]

Is the DSO2D15 an upgrade from the D10?

[@khordad1216]

Yes

[@VorpalForceField]

Thank You

[@fasthardware6293]

what wave generater did you conect it to ?

[@wnekuu]

Thank you, great video!

[@KerryWongBlog]

Thanks!

[@wnekuu]

@@KerryWongBlog now I need to buy one haha!

[@vaporizer1000]

Is there any overvoltage protection? I am noob.😅

[@tyronewalker5764]

Just got mine, but display is in wrong language, How do get to display in English?