If you’re a hacker, modder, fixer, or any other sort of electronic tinkerer you’ve probably longed for (or spent a lot of money on) an oscilloscope. They are peerless devices for diagnosing and resolving problems with all manner of circuitry. Unfortunately, they’re also expensive. A decent scope might run you $400-$500.
Fret no more you DIY tinkerers. The Digital Storage Oscilloscope could be the answer to your penny-pinching prayers. This little guy is short on flair and missing a few of the higher end features, but it has most everything you need and could easily fit into your pocket.
If you’re feeling adventurous, even the firmware is open-source, allowing you the freedom to download and tinker with it as much as you like. The unit comes two ways – a $50 pre-assembled and a $33 DIY kit. Check it out over at Seed Studio Depot.
