On Wed, Feb 06, 2002 at 10:42:03AM -0700, Dal Wheeler wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Dave Dribin > > > Would an analog scope, like the Tek 465, be useful for a serial > > digital signal, like the PS/2 port on a PC? I guess I'm asking, would > > a used Tek 465 or a used TDS 210 be a better buy for a > > beginner/hobbyist doing some PC integration projects? > > Anyway, if you're just tinkering at home, and can wait, maybe you could shop > around and see whats available. If you get paid to tinker, I doubt you'd go > wrong going for the TDS210. My old instructor used to say something like > "You never regret having the proper tools, but you can often regret not > having them." :') Yeah, I totally agree about having the proper tools. I'm just trying to find the minimum I can skirt by with. If I got paid to tinker (i.e. price really wasn't a limiting factor), I'd definitely go with a new DSO. But if I can monitor signals like I2C and PS/2 with a used analog scope, I'll probably go that direction. -Dave -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads