Videos like this are very precious if somebody is planning to buy a new scope and is uncertain of which one would be the best choice. Thanks. Happy New Year!
I have the same scope and you can use a usb UART and hook 3 wires to the bord and change the model number and you get a free 200mhz upgrade. There’s tons of how to’s on here. It took 30 minutes to do. Almost forgot new probes. They eliminated the wobble when I did the upgrade. I did get set of Tektronix probes for it. Also have a Tek 2232 crt scope. Probably my favorite to use. I like the old one. I do use the Hantek more because it doesn’t weigh 30+ pounds and it has all the nifty math and many other functions my crt scope lacks. It’s my daily use scope. The tek use to be before I got that little jewel. My crt scope is actually a digital scope but it is limited to storing wave forms no auto set button. But I can tell a difference in my mental math skills. Used it constantly with the old one and now there is no need for it and like they say u loose it if you don’t use it. I can still do it but not instantly like I once could. Love the channel. First time watcher and have subscribed.
I assume it doesn't alter the sampling rate from 1GSa/s to 2GSa/s though or does it? Or does it just widen the bandwidth of the front end of the scope to 200MHz and stay at 1GSa/s sampling? Any links to the procedure please? Also do you know if both channels on the as bought scope are sampled at 1GSa/s or is it 500MSa/s and 500MSa/s?
Really enjoyed the vid. I have the 5102 and I think again for the price it's just great, I believe it's also quite easy to upgrade (software) to take it to 200 meg. I think Hantek take some beating at this end of the market, I've had mine for just over a year and it's been totally reliable, as a starter scope I don't think it can be beaten, I am like you no 'expert', it has so far done all I ask of it, please keep the vids. coming they are giving much to lots of people, many, many thanks for all your work and efforts.
I just discovered your channel. Subscribed immediately. Awesome video and very helpful. I am making a decision between Hantek DSO5102P and Uni-t 2102CEX.
your video assisted me in deciding that the same model i had just bought on eBay was a dud! no vertical or horizontal controls and who knows what other problems. I'll be returning it for a refund .thank you sir
Just discovered your channel. Love the style, I've subscribed. I'm going back to watch all your previous editions. What really interested me was your experience with valves. I've just started relearning electronics (last time was 40 years ago) as I have a Pye Black Box Gramophone that I want to repair. I've just built my very first oscilloscope with just one channel and would love to buy something like the Hantech, but don't have the experience of how to use one to qualify the expense. Looking forward to learning lots from you.
I would have liked to see you testing the bandwidth with a square wave, or even a triangle wave to see at what frequency it effectively becomes useless due to signal distortion. That's more real life than just sine waves as there's more to signal reproduction than just sine bandwidth. The group delay is as important as the bandwidth for example as even if the bandwidth were infinite, if the group delay is out, there will still be signal distortion. Maybe another short video? Also something weird going on at 15.42 where you increase the timebase. The amplitude jumps back to 1V so that and all subsequent readings, and consequently your conclusion as to the bandwidth of the scope, are suspect. Thanks for the video though as I'm considering getting this as a "toy" scope for everyday use.
I am planning to do a bit of a scope comparison at some point, I will try and include you suggestions, thank you! Also, a really good point about the change in amplitude at 15.42 in this video, I had not noticed that. Well spotted! I have made a short update video looking specifically at that issue, it should be ready to view from tomorrow.
Thank you for the review of the Hantek. I've been considering purchasing one next month for my Electronics Laboratory Bench. I'm sorry, I made a terrible mistake... I originally purchased a Fnirsi oscilloscope. I now know that there is no such thing as a 100Mhz oscilloscope with a built in signal generator for $183.00. I also learned that never buy a $20.00 multi meter. Spend at least $45.00 ish.
Hi , A review after a year is always very useful ! Thanks much for that.Was reading a comment on a forum that the scope sometimes hangs up if you change the time base while measuring , or while doing an FFT. Just wanted your feedback if that is the case ?
thanks for this video, very informative, can you please comment on why someone would buy this model versus the Hantek DSO5202P 200MHz 2CH 1GSa/s 7'' TFT LCD Digital Storage Oscilloscope model ? particularly with regard to repairing retro computers, thanks for any insight into this
If you have the cash, go for the 200MHz version, more bandwidth has to be better I would say. The DSO5102P was my 'starter scope' and has served me very well, with much learnt whilst using it.
Very interesting. I have no experience with an oscilloscope - but I do have an amateur interest in midi - (analog synths etc) and also I need to have my old motorized Meade telescope repaired. I am sending off one of the motors to a guy who can repair it - which he says can be tricky and needs an o-scope to do. So - I can just about solder and have a better soldering kit turning up plus soldering mat, multimeter etc. All this preamble is to ask - is this suitable for an absolute beginner? I gather that a lot of these imports may be good equipment marred by poor documentation. Do you have a link to a good generic scope primer? Thanks.
At the risk of being accused of self promotion..... Have a look at the videos in this playlist.... ru-vid.com/group/PLydlwemh8rebLcKCbwYz57ilpenS2LboX And another part due out in a couple of weeks time...
@@LockdownElectronics I have seen the first 2 videos on Oscilloscopes - thanks for those and will watch the others. I have just bought a multimeter - actually I didn't realise it was a clamp meter. I won't return it but may have to still look at multimeters. Just part watched your review on multimeter and clamp meter. So - I'll understand if you are too busy re this - but - can I ask you if a multimeter can check if an op-amp is working correctly. And does op-amp need to be "powered"? My motorized telescope does not move on it's North/South axis. By process of elimination, it might be the L2724 op amp on the main board. I am totally clueless how to check this out, although I will be sending parts for repair - this may be a decent way to learn something. Scope is a meade LX 200 Classic - about 30 years old and though well built in it's day - has a reputation for poor electronics. Edit - Clamp meter is a Plusivo. www.amazon.com/dp/B08MTDTJWZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Hard to say without seeing the circuit board, but first thing I would check is that the board has the expected power supply, and what do the electrolitic capacitors look like? If a capacitor or two are life expired it could be the root cause.
I have two digital oscilloscope but I would like too know which one would you say too have for someone who is starting out. They are the Hanmatek DOS1102 or the Hantek DSO2D15.
Great videos. I am thinking of buying one but am worried about warranty issues and buying from China. Do you know of any sellers where I could purchase one with a warranty and without paying extra for VAT, input duty etc?
Tony, thanks for the feedback, it's appreciated. I empathise with your concerns. It's certainly a more risky purchase route, all be it with a cheaper price tag. I don't see too many really negative reviews about poor customer service on Banggood, working on the principle that there must be plenty of folk (me included) who are happy with their items and have not placed any kind of review, I imagine the overall service is positive. Hope that helps. Bill
I purchased mine about 3 years ago, direct from China. I did have two problems. I sent it back via the original seller, who forwarded it to Hantek. Hantek were absolutely brilliant, carried out the repair & even sent a video clip of it being tested in the factory.
Hey sir, can you help me out, in my hantek DS05072 oscilloscope is not booting up it says the system is not shut down properly last time, and If I select any option it's saying the operation failed . Please help me out
An excellent review of this oscilloscope's capabilities, thank you! I have had mine for nearly two years now and am thoroughly happy with its capabilities. As you say, it actually performs better than it "says on the tin", so it is a great deal. Thanks!
Hello Bill, thank you for your video about the oscilloscope DSO5102P My DSO4254C ran error-free for two years; but now suddenly an error appeared. An adjustment to the zero line is not possible. It jumps immediately to an offset of minus 8 volts. Do you perhaps have an idea what can be done?
@@tonyfremontHi Tonyfremont, thanks for asking! No, I have not repaired the oscilloscope yet. I will try again this month. I'll have to see about reloading it with the software. If that is not possible, I guess I will have to buy a new oscilloscope.
I bought this scope to use in my stereo system to measure channel outputs in my phono cartridge. I am measuring for crosstalk levels between the channels. I don't know if there are any audio users out there, but I have a specific question I am hoping someone can help me with. How do I customize the measurement selections in the Measure menu, specifically to turn off the measurements I don't need. Actually, all I want to see is Peak to Peak in each channel, but I can't seem to turn off a bunch of others in Channel 1. Anyone able to help me. Much appreciated if you can.
Hi, enjoyed your video on the 5102P Hantek oscilloscope. I purchased mine a couple of months ago and was not aware of how to use the split screen option. Hope to see more with similar information. Thanks for a frank, enjoyable learning experience.
You're probably already familiar with it but if not, you may find Mr Carlson's Lab YT channel of interest. He does a lot of vintage electronics repairs and is a firm believer in the need to identify the outer foil end of non-polarised caps.
Hello Mike, yes Mr Carlson is a deep expert on all things electronic! His channel is excellent too. Have you come across 'Uncle Doug'? His explanations of 'tube' electronics are first rate and interspersed with off the wall humour which I also appreciate!
Just a nitpick, but "Bode" in Bode plots is pronounced bo-dee, two syllables. It comes from a proper name (Hendrik Wade Bode) is not the dictionary "bode".
I learnt a lot about capacitors and the outer file from Mr Carlon's Lab. He explained it all in detail and in a language that was easy to understand, He is also a ham operator, as well as pretty darn good with electronics. It's definitely worth knowing about these things
Wobble is from the interpolation, sinx/x. Sinus test is the most easiest then. I don't know if you can put the scope into the dot mode, or linear interpolation? There would be no sinus anymore. So, yeah, at those frequencies and low number of samples we get a made up signal. Then I would rather say they could use those old tricks from 80's and 90's like Time Equivalent Sampling or Random Sampling...
Amusing how the English can use double (or triple) negatives to slip in a positive "it HASN'T let me DOWN" in place of "it ALWAYS DOES the job". Must be the rain 😀
I think that this is common with other languages as well. We say a similar thing in Spanish, I’d bet portuguese is the same and maybe even the french but I didn’t check. Interesting comment, thank you!
I've had the same Hantek scope for about a year and I'm very happy with it and the other low cost Chinese gear making entry level test equipment available to hobbyists like me. I'm getting back into valve radios so I'm taking advantage of all the inexpensive products. I'm also looking for a Hameg 307 like yours, you sold me on them!! It looks like a great little all around analog but finding one in the States is proving a challenge. I'm keeping my eyes open!! I've had a 2D42 for six months and I use it all the time. Another nice Hantek offering!! Thanks for the info you present, I enjoy your videos and look forward to more. Regards, Tim.
I got the Hameg from France on Ebay, I just swapped the mains plug as they are 230v same as here in the UK. Next week's video features the Hameg again!
@@LockdownElectronics Thanks for responding. I'll look forward to the video. That little 307 looks like a great one for basic testing and the component tester is not available on most others. Keep them coming, I'll be watching, California has no plan to open up!!!🤪
@@LockdownElectronics I have very little knowledge of oscilloscopes but would like to learn. I am weary of using such a device improperly and destroying something inside. That is why I am trying to find a decent scope for a decent price. I am not sure what to buy used but I am told this is good value. It is a catch 22 really.
You would have to apply some really high voltages to damage a scope. I have another scope on route from China to review,bso look out for that one. If you want a super cheap introduction to oscilloscopes you could get a DSO138 kit for less than £20, it would get you started. See this video:- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4Mc0G6LmM1g.html
@@LockdownElectronics Making an offer on this used item that is here in Canada. Looks like an older model though according to the back panel functions. www.ebay.ca/itm/Hanteck-DS05102P-1Gsa-s-100-MHz-Storage-Oscilloscope/393120309646?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
You continue to be a wealth of knowledge and one of my favorite channels. I still don't understand bode plots yet. Hopefully I can get to them soon. Keep up the great work!
