Anybody have an oscilloscope? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2008-05-14, 12:17 PM

I have a bunch of unlabeled inductors stripped out of old power supplies that it would be nice to know what they are and as far as I know, an oscilloscope with a sine wave generator is the easiest method to determine that.

I am contemplating building another better desulfator or two and would like to use some of the spare parts I have lying around.

MikeK · 2008-05-14, 12:26 PM

1.21 Gigawatts!!!

knucklesplitter · 2008-05-14, 01:11 PM

Dean · 2008-05-14, 01:17 PM

FLUX CAPACITOR = Capacitor != Inductor

sybir · 2008-05-14, 02:06 PM

I don't think I've ever seen a post that proclaimed "unemployed and loving it" as much as this one does.

Don't have an oscilloscope, sorry.

Dean · 2008-05-14, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

I don't think I've ever seen a post that proclaimed "unemployed and loving it" as much as this one does.

Nah, I did this stuff when working 60+hours/week. This post says part time "electronics nerd wo/girlfriend".

MikeK · 2008-05-14, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Nah, I did this stuff when working 60+hours/week. This post says part time "electronics nerd building a girlfriend".

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Nick Koan · 2008-05-14, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeK

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MPREZIV · 2008-05-14, 04:06 PM

Oscilloscope!?! Those went out with carburetors and points ignitions man...

Dean · 2008-05-14, 04:09 PM

You guys just wish you knew how to use an oscilloscope!

(So do it sort of...)

And from more reading, I can probably do it with just a sine wave generator and my VOM.

LC(A) meter would work as well, but most people don't have even a decent VOM much less one of those.

Dean · 2008-05-14, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Oscilloscope!?! Those went out with carburetors and points ignitions man...

Maybe in the automotive industry... They have just gotten way cooler and more "digital" in the electronics world.

And if I'm not mistaken, you have at least two cars/jeeps/trucks with the above...

MPREZIV · 2008-05-14, 04:14 PM

Yes I do...

I do know how to use an O-scope, but sure as hell haven't touched or even SEEN one in the last 6 years.

van · 2008-05-14, 07:29 PM

I've been interested in getting one(and really leaning how to use one for a while now). They're cheap on ebay

. I believe Phil mentioned something about owning one?

Dean · 2008-05-14, 07:44 PM

I have used them on a number of occasions and understand what they do, but don't proclaim to know enough to buy the right one or even a good one. And right now, buying one is not a reasonable option.

Though I have seen them on ebay and have considered it.

sperry · 2008-05-14, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Yes I do...

I do know how to use an O-scope, but sure as hell haven't touched or even SEEN one in the last 6 years.

Nobody uses traditional o-scopes anymore outside of pro EEs. For the most part, they're PC accessories now:

Dean · 2008-05-14, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Nobody uses traditional o-scopes anymore outside of pro EEs. For the most part, they're PC accessories now:

I looked at those as well, but to get the decent resolution dual probe ones with just OK probes, etc is hundreds of $s. Used "analog" scopes w/probes are dirt cheep.

I am no EE, just a EH. (Electronic Hack). I know enough to be dangerous but way less than a 2nd quarter freshman EE.

Back in the dark ages I designed built and even sold small quantities of an adapter that would let you use an Atari digital joystick in place of the analog Apple ][ joysticks which made many classic arcade games way easier to play. that sounds simple, but isn't quite as it sounds due to how Apple implemented their decoder.

sperry · 2008-05-14, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

I looked at those as well, but to get the decent resolution dual probe ones with just OK probes, etc is hundreds of $s. Used "analog" scopes w/probes are dirt cheep.

I am no EE, just a EH. (Electronic Hack). I know enough to be dangerous but way less than a 2nd quarter freshman EE.

Back in the dark ages I designed built and even sold small quantities of an adapter that would let you use an Atari digital joystick in place of the analog Apple ][ joysticks which made many classic arcade games way easier to play. that sounds simple, but isn't quite as it sounds due to how Apple implemented their decoder.

I'm just sayin', no one buys analog 'scopes anymore (hence their cheap prices). The hacker types use PC based units, the pros use the retarded expensive digital scopes. The digital ones are just much more useful, not to mention much easier to use.

dayofpain · 2008-05-16, 08:47 PM

i have one.

ScottyS · 2008-05-17, 04:48 PM

I used to have a very nice B&K, gave it away a few years ago.

Dean · 2008-05-17, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dayofpain

i have one.

Does it have a signal generator? Any chance I can come over and use it some time?

Dean · 2008-05-17, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

I used to have a very nice B&K, gave it away a few years ago.

Aw man... Bummer... Are they using it?

dayofpain · 2008-05-17, 11:03 PM

yeah you can use, it ill have to check on the signal generator.

its a fluke

ScottyS · 2008-05-18, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Aw man... Bummer... Are they using it?

Probably, and they moved

Hopefully DOP's will work.

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Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	You guys just wish you knew how to use an oscilloscope! (So do it sort of...) And from more reading, I can probably do it with just a sine wave generator and my VOM. LC(A) meter would work as well, but most people don't have even a decent VOM much less one of those. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2008-05-14 at 04:12 PM.

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van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	I've been interested in getting one(and really leaning how to use one for a while now). They're cheap on ebay. I believe Phil mentioned something about owning one?

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