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<div dir="auto">i own the rigol, i love it. It can be upgraded with additional features, the hardware is the same as higher end models in the same line, and you can buy unlock keys to get additional hw and sw features.</div><div dir='auto'><br></div>
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<p style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-family: sans-serif; margin: 8pt 0;">On February 21, 2021 12:02:29 PM Scott Hall via TriEmbed <triembed@triembed.org> wrote:</p>
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<div dir="ltr"><div>During the TriBRAE workshop yesterday, there was some inquiries as to what oscilloscope to get on a budget. I know this has been discussed in the TriEmbed group a few times.<br></div><div></div><div>Here is an article from PC Guide Magazine: "Best Oscilloscope for Makers and Hobbists": <a href="https://www.pcguide.com/reviews/best-usb-oscilloscope-for-makers-and-hobbyists/">https://www.pcguide.com/reviews/best-usb-oscilloscope-for-makers-and-hobbyists/</a></div><div>And a similar article from ElectronicsLab.Com: "<span class="gmail-post gmail-post-post gmail-current-item">Top 5 PC-Based Oscilloscopes For Thinkers and Makers": <a href="https://www.electronics-lab.com/top-5-pc-based-oscilloscopes-thinkers-makers/">https://www.electronics-lab.com/top-5-pc-based-oscilloscopes-thinkers-makers/</a></span></div><div><div><br></div><div>However, folks wanted a standalone unit, not requiring a PC for the display. Here is one blogger's opinion:</div><div>"3 Great Oscilloscopes For Any Budget": <a href="https://blog.bliley.com/3-great-oscilloscopes-for-any-budget">https://blog.bliley.com/3-great-oscilloscopes-for-any-budget</a></div><div><div><span class="gmail-post gmail-post-post gmail-current-item">And this article from The Geek Pub: "Best Oscilloscope For Hobbyists And Home Users": <a href="https://www.thegeekpub.com/242346/best-oscilloscope-for-hobbyists-and-home-users/">https://www.thegeekpub.com/242346/best-oscilloscope-for-hobbyists-and-home-users/</a></span></div><div><span class="gmail-post gmail-post-post gmail-current-item">And from House Tech Club: "Best Oscilloscopes For Any Budget": <a href="https://housetechlab.com/best-oscilloscope/">https://housetechlab.com/best-oscilloscope/</a></span></div></div><div><br></div><div>They all recommend the Siglent SDS1202X-E, 200MHz, 2-channel. On Amazon: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Siglent-Technologies-SDS1202X-Oscilloscope-Channels/dp/B06XZML6RD/">https://smile.amazon.com/Siglent-Technologies-SDS1202X-Oscilloscope-Channels/dp/B06XZML6RD/</a> (~$380)</div><div>Similarly is the Siglent SDS1104X-E, 100MHz, 4-channel. On Amazon: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0771N1ZF9/">https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0771N1ZF9/</a> (~$500)</div><div><div>Or saving some features, the Siglent SDS1102CML+, 100MHz, 2-channel. On Amazon: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Siglent-Technologies-SDS1102CML-Digital-Oscilloscope/dp/B01J1MQC3G/">https://smile.amazon.com/Siglent-Technologies-SDS1102CML-Digital-Oscilloscope/dp/B01J1MQC3G/</a> (~$300)<br></div>Or the Siglent SDS1052DL+, 50MHz, 2-channel. On Amazon: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Siglent-Technologies-SDS1052DL-Digital-Oscilloscope/dp/B01J16NV54/">https://smile.amazon.com/Siglent-Technologies-SDS1052DL-Digital-Oscilloscope/dp/B01J16NV54/</a> (~$260)</div><div><br></div><div>There's the Hantek DSO5202P, 200MHz, 2-channel. On Amazon: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Hantek-DSO5202P-oscilloscope-Channels-AC110-220V/dp/B01EJVNNPY/">https://smile.amazon.com/Hantek-DSO5202P-oscilloscope-Channels-AC110-220V/dp/B01EJVNNPY/</a><span id="gmail-productTitle" class="gmail-a-size-large gmail-product-title-word-break"> (~$300)<br></span></div><div><br></div><div>The House Tech Club article recommends the Rigol DS1054Z, 50MHz, 4-channel. It can had from a number of places,</div><div>but here is an ad from Saelig Electronics: <a href="https://www.saelig.com/product/ds1054z.htm">https://www.saelig.com/product/ds1054z.htm</a> (~$350)</div><div>and Amazon: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B012938E76?tag=techlab0b4-20">https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B012938E76?tag=techlab0b4-20</a> (~$350)<br></div><div><br></div><div>Check out the Owon SDS1102, 100MHz, 2-channel. Elektor Magazine has a sales flier and review: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/elektor/21february2021-owon-sds1102-en?e=d21c671107">https://mailchi.mp/elektor/21february2021-owon-sds1102-en?e=d21c671107</a></div><div>On Amazon: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/OWON-Technologies-SDS1102-Digital-Oscilloscope/dp/B0781CXRP5/">https://smile.amazon.com/OWON-Technologies-SDS1102-Digital-Oscilloscope/dp/B0781CXRP5/</a> (~$250)</div><div><br></div><div>Or the Owon SDS1104, 100MHz, 4-channel. On Amazon: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Lasamot-Oscilloscope-Handheld-Portable-Oscillometer/dp/B08W4ZMFX7/">https://smile.amazon.com/Lasamot-Oscilloscope-Handheld-Portable-Oscillometer/dp/B08W4ZMFX7/</a> (~$380)</div><div>-- note the listing says made by Fesjoy, so could be a knock-off clone</div><div><br></div><div>Finally, the GW-Instek GDS-1102A-U, 100MHz, 2-channel. On Amazon: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/GW-Instek-GDS-1102A-U-Oscilloscope-Bandwidth/dp/B0060A6A26/">https://smile.amazon.com/GW-Instek-GDS-1102A-U-Oscilloscope-Bandwidth/dp/B0060A6A26/</a> (~$330)<br></div></div><div><br></div><div></div></div>
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