07-07-2015, 12:19 PM
I'll let you know when it arrives. For me, it's just a bit of fun; any degree of usefulness is a welcome bonus. That said, the videos I've seen do imply that it's more useable than I'm expecting.
Certainly, it should be OK for basic audio stuff. It won't have the bandwidth for IF or RF work, but to be honest, it's rare that you'd put a 'scope across those circuits anyway.
It would be worth waiting until BangGood have exhausted their stocks of the previous model. The new version has minor difference - not game-changing, but if you have the option, you might as well wait - of course, with your upcoming move, that'll hopefully work out well. In my case, it was an impulse buy, and I decided that I didn't mind getting the earlier version.
Having said all that, however, it's worth saying that basic digital 'scopes aren't a good bet for a beginner. Have you got a 'scope already?
If not, I'd always recommend picking up a basic analogue model for learning the basic on - such a thing will be with you for many years, and you will wonder how you managed without one. Something like a basic 2 channel, 20MHz job is all you need, but - to an extent - a more advanced model won't be an issue. The second-hand market is flooded with possibilities - Hameg, Philips, Hitachi and Iwatsu are the first brands that spring to mind, but there are many more. Solid-state and this side of 1980 would be my advice - there is a certain joy in owning and preserving older and/or more specialist models, but your first 'scope needs to be a reliable workshorse that is easy to fix when needed. You'll find plenty of advice here when the time comes...
Cheers,
Mark
Certainly, it should be OK for basic audio stuff. It won't have the bandwidth for IF or RF work, but to be honest, it's rare that you'd put a 'scope across those circuits anyway.
It would be worth waiting until BangGood have exhausted their stocks of the previous model. The new version has minor difference - not game-changing, but if you have the option, you might as well wait - of course, with your upcoming move, that'll hopefully work out well. In my case, it was an impulse buy, and I decided that I didn't mind getting the earlier version.
Having said all that, however, it's worth saying that basic digital 'scopes aren't a good bet for a beginner. Have you got a 'scope already?
If not, I'd always recommend picking up a basic analogue model for learning the basic on - such a thing will be with you for many years, and you will wonder how you managed without one. Something like a basic 2 channel, 20MHz job is all you need, but - to an extent - a more advanced model won't be an issue. The second-hand market is flooded with possibilities - Hameg, Philips, Hitachi and Iwatsu are the first brands that spring to mind, but there are many more. Solid-state and this side of 1980 would be my advice - there is a certain joy in owning and preserving older and/or more specialist models, but your first 'scope needs to be a reliable workshorse that is easy to fix when needed. You'll find plenty of advice here when the time comes...
Cheers,
Mark
