> 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.

There is always a market for working, used test equipment. You can
probably grow your capability pretty painlessly as your needs and
budget grow. If you purchase a used scope (analog or digital) at a
fair price and take care of it you'll get a lot of your money back
when you trade up some day.

My first scope at home was a 20MHz Dual Trace Hitachi. I bought it at
a Hamfest for $90USD, used it for about 5 years and sold it for
$75USD. Pretty low cost of ownership considering all of the projects
it worked on.

Tim

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