The discussion centers on recommendations for affordable USB oscilloscopes, particularly the Hantek HT6022BC20MHZ, which has received mixed reviews due to poor software performance. Users express concerns about its reliability for capturing transient voltage spikes that can damage LEDs. Alternatives such as the Xprotolab Plain and DSO138 DIY are suggested, with emphasis on the need for a device that can log peak voltage events rather than just display waveforms. The conversation highlights the importance of selecting the right tool for monitoring electrical anomalies.
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jim hardy said:Be careful with those isolation transformers. If you unplug them at an unlucky point in the sinewave they'll make a transient that could be hard on your 'scope input... remove scope probe first.
that Amazon scope seem to have max input of 100 volts peak.
old jim