PicoScope 2204A-D2 Digital Oscilloscope 2 Channels 10 MHz, 8 kS, 2000wfms/s, Handheld Portable USB PC Lab Scope Waveform Generator, PS7 Software

Ok so really for car use it should be the 1K version, but I'm careful and it's not making me a living so the cheaper version will do for now. Pico have an enormous amount of training and info on their site, the scope is easy to set up and the "zoom" feature just makes it so versatile.You can't use it with their automotive s/w but the standard stuff is good enough. You can also save on the standard and open in the automotive s/w .They are the market leader in this and having first bought the competitor at 50% less I still bought this one.Waveform pic is diesel fuel rail pressure and an injector pulse.

Used many scopes in the automotive field including Autel and Snapon. My current Autel VCI unit has a 4 channel scope and its absolutely terrible. I thought I'd try the pico one as its small and cheap, and wow. I can now tell why they are the best in the business for scopes as this, all be it the lowest tier one they do, is absolutely mega. Very impressed

As a Microsoft hater the reason for purchasing this cheaper Picoscope unit was to try the Linux software available for it. The unit is fine for elementary wave chasing. The software is useable on my Suse Leap 15.x operating systems and is properly integrated into the software updating system. As the Pico web site says the Linux version misses some features but it is good enough for me.I am very grateful that Pico writes this software. I may well purchase one of their more advanced units in the future.

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I purchased this scope (sans probes) to use for capturing and analysing audio signals. It's never going to be put to use above 20 kHz. It suits my intended application very well and offers a lot more features - particularly for frequency analysis and waveform generation - than more expensive budget scopes that take up more physical space. I also bought some RCA female to BNC male adapters from Amazon and I was away! One improvement would be for the hardware to use 12-bit rather than 8-bit A2D converters but I expect this would increase the price point somewhat. For £100 I can't complain given the features that are available on this British-made product.

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Wish I had brought it years ago saw these thought were cheap copies but not. Definitely aids diagnostic

The device is for my father so I did not use it, but my father was extremely excited and was jumping up and down :) he needed it for music eauipment measurement and he was very impressed with the quality of the device as well as easy of use software. He's 81 years of age - he installed it himself although he does not speak english! The orderibg process and shippment was quick, Mike was extremenly helpful when I messed up and ordered a unit without probes.I give 10 out of 10 for the device and customer service! You guys are great!