In my opinion, the best way to start your test bench on a budget
(assuming you already have a multimeter) is with cheap chinese logic
probe and an 80s vintage analog/crt scope.   Your best source for
getting a good deal on the scope is going to be craigslist.  The key
is to check *every* day or run a bot to cvheck for you.  If you live
in a major city you probably won't need to wait more than a few weeks.
Even if you live in the middle of nowhere something will turn up
eventually.

-p.


On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 1:28 AM, Joshua Shriver <jshriver@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've been lerking here for years... just minimal input here and there.
>
> Anyway... one thing that is FINALLY peaking my interest and now that
> I'm FINALLY getting into the EE side of things. I really need an
> oscilloscope.
>
> So far (while happily)  I've been trying/using a "cheap mans
> oscilliscope" meaning the arduino style.
>
> Anyway till now I've seen some "free old school oscilliscopes" offered
> here and else where.. but to be honest due to shipping ($50-$75) it
> was still out of budget.
>
> I've been saving for a while and have $175 I can spend (lol outside Ramen=
). :)
>
> Anyone offering a deal for a college newbie?  Recommend a place
> outside ebay to get (even) and old school oscilliscope?
>
> -Josh
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