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Title: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: Admin on January 06, 2010, 10:07:04 AM
Found this today . . . only $89! On first glance it looks really good. Anyone tried it out?

http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/micro-digital-storage-oscilloscopedso-nano-p-512.html (http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/micro-digital-storage-oscilloscopedso-nano-p-512.html)

(http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/images/dsointro.jpg)
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: madsci1016 on January 06, 2010, 10:12:27 AM
I have been thinking about buying this one, or the kit from sparkfun. There are videos of the sparkfun one running, but none of this one, so i am doubtful on how well this one works.

Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: waltr on January 06, 2010, 01:43:56 PM
It looks good for what it can do. Look at the specs:
Analog bandwidth   0 - 1MHz
Max sample rate   1Msps 12Bits
Sample memory depth   4096 Point
Horizontal sensitivity   1uS/Div~10S/Div (1-2-5 Step)
Horizontal position    adjustable with indicator
Vertical sensitivity    10mV/Div~10V/Div (with ×1 probe)
   0.5V/Div~10V/Div (with ×10 probe)

It ok for slow digital (<200kHz) or for audio bandwidths and largish amplitude signals.
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: blackbeard on January 06, 2010, 02:36:48 PM
it's better then my portable scope. considering my scope is about 30 years old i'd say that's likely.
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: Soeren on January 06, 2010, 02:59:51 PM
Hi,

It looks good for what it can do. Look at the specs:
Analog bandwidth   0 - 1MHz
Max sample rate   1Msps 12Bits
I have to seriously doubt a 1MHz bandwidth with a max. sample rate of 1Msamples/s!


It ok for slow digital (<200kHz)
Actually not, unless it's just for well behaved signals. A 200kHz digital signal still needs a fast 'scope to check the transitions.

And it's really not very sensitive, but for a tertiary toy or your first 'scope on a tight budget, I guess it has got its niches.
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: z.s.tar.gz on January 06, 2010, 03:14:02 PM
I'm temped to buy one (if I had the money)
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: Admin on January 06, 2010, 08:21:52 PM
It appears the DSO was already posted:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotforum/index.php?topic=9655.0 (http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotforum/index.php?topic=9655.0)

my mistake!
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: madsci1016 on January 06, 2010, 08:39:07 PM
HAHA,

Whats worse, is I posted it, and i didn't even remember that I did.

I guess great Navy minds think alike....  ;D
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: Soeren on January 06, 2010, 08:44:32 PM
Hi,

I guess great Navy minds think alike....  ;D
Is it around now we have to get really scared?  ;D
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: madsci1016 on January 06, 2010, 08:52:00 PM
Is it around now we have to get really scared?  ;D

 :-\

ha    ha    very funny.

I blame NMCI. it fries my brain. ( only a few select people will get that, and they will completely agree)
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: SmAsH on January 06, 2010, 08:57:08 PM
Is it around now we have to get really scared?  ;D

 :-\

ha    ha    very funny.

I blame NMCI. it fries my brain. ( only a few select people will get that, and they will completely agree)
I got what you meant but i don't think i got the joke :-[
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: madsci1016 on January 06, 2010, 09:12:51 PM
Just google "NMCI sucks"

215,000 hits. That should be a hint.
Title: Re: DSO nano - the pocket size digital storage oscilloscope
Post by: Admin on January 06, 2010, 09:19:07 PM
Stay on topic, guys :P