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Title: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2008, 12:25:54
I think its really a good tool..

http://www.picotech.com/auto/automotive-oscilloscope-guide/

http://www.picotech.com/auto/

http://www.picotech.com/auto/training/training-engine-management.html

Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 January 2008, 13:37:32
They do look rather handy. Then again, as Mrs. KW points out whenever I go glassy eyed over gadgets, I have (counts on fingers) six oscilloscopes already. None of them are exactly portable, though, and thus unsuitable for car use.

But the ability to connect up some signals, drive around for a while logging them and then review what you've captured would be very nice.

The videos on that site are a good source of information. Teach the basics about how the sensors work and what waveforms you are likely to see under a bonnet. Happy to see an Omega starring in the video. Probably the first faulty car he came across.

Kevin
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2008, 14:05:09
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They do look rather handy. Then again, as Mrs. KW points out whenever I go glassy eyed over gadgets, I have (counts on fingers) six oscilloscopes already. None of them are exactly portable, though, and thus unsuitable for car use.

But the ability to connect up some signals, drive around for a while logging them and then review what you've captured would be very nice.

The videos on that site are a good source of information. Teach the basics about how the sensors work and what waveforms you are likely to see under a bonnet. Happy to see an Omega starring in the video. Probably the first faulty car he came across.

Kevin

 :o wow..six oscilloscopes .. :y

This explain how Kevin Wood become so knowledgable..


its been whole day I'm pushing my friends to buy those equipments..Even the biggest opel dealer dont have one oscilloscope..And in case they see they dont have any idea what it is.. ;D

One mate from here is selling those tools..Become local distributor for those equip..Nearly 2000 Euro here..Wish I could buy one..
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 January 2008, 14:08:50
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wow..six oscilloscopes ..

All were old basket cases that I bought on EBay or at junk sales for pennies and then fixed.

Some poeple can't stand to see an Omega scrapped - so they buy it. I'm the same with electronic junk I guess.

Those ones are rather expensive - and probably over-specced for vehicle diagnostics. I keep meaning to find a cheaper solution.

I saw one card you could plug into the cartridge slot of a "game boy" to turn it into an oscilloscope 8-)

Kevin
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2008, 14:14:34
Kevin whats your job, Electronics or something closely

related ?

ps: I'm same for cars but have a tiny budget..if I was rich would collect many cars from scrappy and repair them..

Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 January 2008, 14:20:05
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Kevin whats your job, Electronics or something closely

related ?

I have a degree in Electronic Engineering and it has been my hobby since before I can remember. I work in software development for mobile phone test systems so a little different, which is OK because I wouldn't be interested in it as a hobby if I did it all day at work.

Kevin
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 January 2008, 14:23:33
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Kevin whats your job, Electronics or something closely

related ?

I have a degree in Electronic Engineering and it has been my hobby since before I can remember. I work in software development for mobile phone test systems so a little different, which is OK because I wouldn't be interested in it as a hobby if I did it all day at work.

Kevin

Visible from your posts.. :y

And I do sofware development although a bit different subject..Money.. :(
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 January 2008, 16:37:32
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Kevin whats your job, Electronics or something closely

related ?

I have a degree in Electronic Engineering and it has been my hobby since before I can remember. I work in software development for mobile phone test systems so a little different, which is OK because I wouldn't be interested in it as a hobby if I did it all day at work.

Kevin

Visible from your posts.. :y

And I do sofware development although a bit different subject..Money.. :(

Software too - for running factories
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 January 2008, 16:41:35
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And I do sofware development although a bit different subject..Money..

I do it for money too, of course :y

Kevin
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: The Barge Captain on 23 January 2008, 23:50:02
I do something very different for money.

Would anyone like to take a guess?
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: Vamps on 23 January 2008, 23:55:55
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I do something very different for money.

Would anyone like to take a guess?

And I do something completely different, for money. Bet you can’t guess but the Astra driver could have been a subject of enquiries, given a comment he made shortly after Christmas.  ;)
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: Revokev on 24 January 2008, 00:02:36
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I do something very different for money.

Would anyone like to take a guess?

Is it something you do by the hour ::) ::)
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: hotel21 on 24 January 2008, 00:14:07
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I do something very different for money.

Would anyone like to take a guess?

Is it something you do by the hour ::) ::)
 ;D ;D

.... or hire a room by the hour???   :-X

Joking, I think....      ;D
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: Golfbuddy on 24 January 2008, 07:53:58
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I do something very different for money.

Would anyone like to take a guess?

Where's David Jacobs? Have you done your mime yet? This is just like 'What's My Line?'  ;D ;D

Is it a service???
Title: Re: usefull for profs and expert DIY'ers
Post by: The Barge Captain on 24 January 2008, 11:43:59
Much pulling and high sprited fun  8-)