On 31 Oct 2003, at 11:17, Hulatt, Jon wrote:

> But, on my hobby budget, I can't afford to spend very much. I
> could possibly stretch as far as #200, but i'd prefer not to go past #150. The
> problem is, beyond the usage of scopes at college, I don't really know
enough
> about what i'm going to use it for to be able to spec out what I realistically
> need.

There have recently been some good bargains on Ebay (UK) e.g a 50MHz
Solartron CD1740 went for #16.50 (dual beam with delayed timebase and
12kV PDA) - I know cos I have one upstairs.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2565455557&category
=1504&rd=1

Others here (who are familiar with other makes) will probably recommend e.g
Tektronix

> I've seen that I can get a new Kenwood CS1010 for #160, but it's bandwidth
> is 10MHz and it's single trace. Am I going to want more bandwidth than that
for
> PIC related work?
Yes - You will need 2 beams for (probably) 50% of the jobs.
In order to see fast edges (for looking at timing issues) a reasonable
frequency response (40MHz+) and a good PDA voltage - otherwise the
vertical edges are invisible.

> Then there is the option of the elektor gameboy scope, or the PICO pc-
based
> scopes. These appeal less- i'd rather have a standalone unit. But are they
going
> to be suitable for my usage?
Nope. Not in my opinion....

luck,
George Smith

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