Looking for a good Data Logger. Suggestions?
I had an old USB Oscilloscope (StingRay), it's 20+ years old now.
Bought a OWON HDS242 with the hope that I could view some stuff on it's screen, but still hook it up via USB to the computer and do some voltage data logging. It doesn't seem to work like I would like it to.
So I've learned what I want is a Data Logger and not an Oscilloscope.
Can anyone recommend a good USB Data Logger that won't break the bank?
Decent bit ADC, and something that can get down to the 1us.
Doesn't need to be high voltage.
Cheers,
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The Original Saleae logic analyzer (or one of its clones -> search for "Compatible Saleae") or a LA104 (maybe with custom firmware) or maybe a DSlogic pro or ChronoVu. You can also browse the HackADay Archive to find an analyzer that suits your needs (e.g. build your own, or based on a pico). It all depends on the resolution/speed you need and usecase.
USB isolator, $10 saleae clone and sigrok/pulseview setup is very simple and cheap (except for the isolator).
Thanks for the info!
What do you actually need? 1 microsecond with "decent bit" is not exactly a lot of information. An oscilloscope would fit that perfectly. How do they not work how you want them to? Who told you that you need something else?