Mini scope recommendations

The deal is done. I threw down some money for a mini DS213 Digital Storage Oscilloscope from banggood.com . After reviewing the recommendations I found no motivation to look at something other than the DS213.

I owned an oscilloscope once before. I ended up trading it for a 500Meg hard drive. (Yeah, 500Meg I am just that old.)  It begs the question, If I owned a scope before and got rid of it, why am I buying another scope now? I can best describe it using the lyrics from the Sam Cook song Another Saturday Night, "I got some money cause I just got paid."

Since retiring, I consider working on the side that provides a financial return, getting paid. I can recall the feeling of buying my first stereo, while still sleeping on the floor of my apartment. You think a bed would have been a higher priority. It is a great feeling being able to spend your pay cheque on something you want and not something you need.

Speaking of need, one of the commentaries spoke to purpose. I dabble in Raspberry Pi's. I have the suspicion Pi's breed like Tupperware in the kitchen cupboard. There is approximately 20 Pi's around the house now. All makes and models. Speaking of models, I use the Pi's in electronic projects to support animation on model railroad layouts. Drive-in movie theatres with full motion video, billboard signs for the sides of building and thunder and lighting simulation are a few of my contributions.

Banggood sent me notice of a sale on the DS213. Under the $200 Canadian price point all in. Even got a set of probes and a case as accessories. Not having a clear understanding of the purpose for buying another oscilloscope made the price point appealing.

I seem to recall when I was working being overwhelmed when the newest Techtronic digital oscilloscope came into the shop. All the knobs, switches and buttons on the new unit took away the familiar. The DS213 doesn't sport those options. Should be interesting to see if this old dog can learn some new tricks.

My thanks to all those that responded.

Sean

The deal is done. I threw down some money for a mini DS213 Digital Storage Oscilloscope from banggood.com . After reviewing the recommendations I found no motivation to look at something other than the DS213.

I owned an oscilloscope once before. I ended up trading it for a 500Meg hard drive. (Yeah, 500Meg I am just that old.)  It begs the question, If I owned a scope before and got rid of it, why am I buying another scope now? I can best describe it using the lyrics from the Sam Cook song Another Saturday Night, "I got some money cause I just got paid."

Since retiring, I consider working on the side that provides a financial return, getting paid. I can recall the feeling of buying my first stereo, while still sleeping on the floor of my apartment. You think a bed would have been a higher priority. It is a great feeling being able to spend your pay cheque on something you want and not something you need.

Speaking of need, one of the commentaries spoke to purpose. I dabble in Raspberry Pi's. I have the suspicion Pi's breed like Tupperware in the kitchen cupboard. There is approximately 20 Pi's around the house now. All makes and models. Speaking of models, I use the Pi's in electronic projects to support animation on model railroad layouts. Drive-in movie theatres with full motion video, billboard signs for the sides of building and thunder and lighting simulation are a few of my contributions.

Banggood sent me notice of a sale on the DS213. Under the $200 Canadian price point all in. Even got a set of probes and a case as accessories. Not having a clear understanding of the purpose for buying another oscilloscope made the price point appealing.

I seem to recall when I was working being overwhelmed when the newest Techtronic digital oscilloscope came into the shop. All the knobs, switches and buttons on the new unit took away the familiar. The DS213 doesn't sport those options. Should be interesting to see if this old dog can learn some new tricks.

My thanks to all those that responded.

Sean