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New to Propescope, it's awesome!

Roy ElthamRoy Eltham Posts: 3,000
edited 2010-05-02 12:12 in Accessories
I just used my Propscope for the first time this weekend, and I just wanted to say that it was really easy to get working and get results. I'm still a novice when it comes to oscilloscopes, so factor that in...

I was able to diagnose the SPI signals between a Propeller and an LISY300 gyro module and an H48C module.· I also was able to view the serial I/O (P30/31) going out to PST at 250000bps.

This may be all basic stuff, but I wasn't able to get results as easily·using my old·Leader scope.

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-03-29 15:26
    Welcome to the Propscope!

    I couldn't agree more! The Propscope is AWESOME. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    I just wish my knowledge level of signals was a little higher.
    I've got some projects on the back burner that are "scope" intensive.

    But did I see somewhere that there was going to be an update to "Understand Signals" material for the Propscope?

    OBC

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  • HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
    edited 2010-03-29 19:02
    Yeah! I would love to see some photos of the PropScope in action! Ideally covered in grease and grime- with a happy user...
    Hanno

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  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2010-03-29 19:12
    Oldbitcollector said...

    But did I see somewhere that there was going to be an update to "Understand Signals" material for the Propscope?

    OBC,

    Yes! Ken Gracey mentioned it on the Forum Re-Arranging thread...it was in a list of goodies they are working on at Parallax.
    See -··http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=893512

    Ken's post said...

    That's okay, John. I'll provide a bit of enthusiasm for you. We're looking forward at Parallax:

    - Prop 2
    - WiFi BOE for the BASIC Stamp and Propeller
    - Understanding Signals for the PropScope
    - Sensors
    - Educational tutorials for the Propeller
    - Propeller Web Server
    - Expansion of XBee support
    - Startup of a new Haas CNC Router at Parallax for robot parts and solar panels
    - Solar product line slow expansion
    - Propeller Expos, all over the place

    And the company is preparing itself for the next stage of business with new equipment and more engineering staff.

    So much to look forward to, and you're part of it!


    Start putting some money away in the cookie jar so you'll be ready...

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    Post Edited (Whit) : 3/29/2010 7:22:54 PM GMT
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-03-29 19:40
    That's where I saw that!!

    @Whit: Bet you a dollar that Parallax offers a free download of that book. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    OBC

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  • Roy ElthamRoy Eltham Posts: 3,000
    edited 2010-03-29 21:15
    Whit, OBC:
    I need that book "Understanding Signals for the PropScope". I can fumble my way around (Propscope has made that easier and more productive), but I would like to understand things better.

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  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2010-03-29 21:28
    @Roy,

    I think you would probably get a good bit out of studying the current Understanding Signals book. It is set up for the old USB Scope, but someone like you could probably make the translation to the Propscope for lots of info. You can see it here - http://www.parallax.com/StoreSearchResults/tabid/768/List/0/SortField/4/ProductID/150/Default.aspx?txtSearch=Understanding+signals

    And you can get the old version here for free - http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/prod/sic/Signals.pdf

    It surely won't be as good with the Propscope as the new book - but it won't cost anything to play with it.

    @OBC,

    If I took that bet the free pdf would cost me $1!

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    Post Edited (Whit) : 3/29/2010 9:36:03 PM GMT
  • Roy ElthamRoy Eltham Posts: 3,000
    edited 2010-03-30 05:18
    Thanks Whit, I've downloaded that PDF and am going to start working through it using my PropScope. I think it's freaking amazing that Parallax has full books like that free to download. I've seen some of their other pdf downloads on the store pages with products, just never looked at the old usb scope they had.

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  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2010-03-31 02:56
    Great Roy!

    Hope it's fun...

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  • Samjack2Samjack2 Posts: 1
    edited 2010-04-29 08:26
    hi
    I just wanted to drop a quick note to say hello. I am looking forward to the discussions and networking with so many of you on this forum.

    Post Edited By Moderator (Bean) : 4/29/2010 11:51:34 AM GMT
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,392
    edited 2010-05-01 03:53
    Today I had a special tour of a 400-page PropScope tutorial from Andy Lindsay.

    I was entirely impressed with the examples he provided and I think you will like them too.

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  • hover1hover1 Posts: 1,929
    edited 2010-05-01 13:42
    400 pages!! "Understanding Signals" is 144 pages!

    Now Andy has to re-write the PropScope tutorial with Hanno's new 1.05h software. tongue.gif

    Jim
  • HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
    edited 2010-05-01 15:55
    Yes, Andy's book is truly impressive- a wonderful resource for students and hobbyists interested in understanding electronics. Luckily he doesn't have to rewrite the book- we've been collaborating on improving PropScope. He's the reason for many of the improvements in 1.05h...
    Hanno

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    12Blocks, the block-based programming environment (thread here)
    and PropScope, the multi-function USB oscilloscope/function generator/logic analyzer
  • Roy ElthamRoy Eltham Posts: 3,000
    edited 2010-05-02 03:06
    Excellent, can't wait!

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  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2010-05-02 11:17
    Hanno,
    Is 1.05h available for download ? I couldn't find it anywhere.

    Bean

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  • hover1hover1 Posts: 1,929
    edited 2010-05-02 12:12
    Terry,

    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=883449

    Third post up from the bottom.

    Jim
    Bean said...
    Hanno,
    Is 1.05h available for download ? I couldn't find it anywhere.

    Bean

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