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Introducing the new Setup Wizard in PicoScope your next step in effortless automotive diagnostics

21/08/24

We’re excited to announce the Early Access release of a brand-new feature in our PicoScope software: the Setup Wizard. This tool is designed to simplify your diagnostic process, making it easier than ever to get the most out of your PicoScope.

What’s the Setup Wizard?

The Setup Wizard is a game-changer for both beginners and seasoned automotive technicians. It allows you to select the specific waveform you want to analyze on each oscilloscope channel. Once you’ve made your selection, the wizard automatically calculates all the necessary settings for you. This includes the required probes, ranges, timebase, and sample rate - no guesswork needed.

Whether you’re just starting with oscilloscope diagnostics or have years of experience under your belt, the Setup Wizard streamlines your workflow. For newcomers, it removes the complexity of setting up the oscilloscope, so you can focus on diagnosing the problem. For the more advanced users, it’s a fantastic time-saver that gets you to the data you need faster.

Why Try It Now?

While the Setup Wizard is still in its beta phase, we’re eager for you to try it out and give us your honest feedback. The current version includes a selection of supported waveforms, but we’re far from finished. We’ll be continuously updating and expanding the list of waveforms the Wizard supports, so you’ll see even more options soon.

Another exciting update on the horizon is the ability to add new waveforms to existing channels, building on your previous selections. This means that as our software evolves, so will the ways you can use it to make your diagnostic tasks easier and more efficient.

How Does It Help You?

With the Setup Wizard, you no longer need to know in advance what settings to apply for a given waveform. The tool does all the heavy lifting, ensuring that your oscilloscope is configured perfectly every time. This makes it easier for beginners to jump right into diagnostics without the steep learning curve, and it frees up experienced users to focus on what they do best—solving automotive problems.

We Want Your Feedback

As with all new features, your input is crucial. We designed the Setup Wizard to help make your job easier, and your feedback will help us fine-tune it to meet your needs even better. So, give it a try, explore its capabilities, and let us know what you think. Together, we can make PicoScope an even more powerful tool for your diagnostic work.

Get Started Today

The Setup Wizard is available now in the latest early access version of our PicoScope software. Download it, test it out, and share your thoughts with us. We can’t wait to hear how it’s helping you streamline your diagnostic process.

Happy diagnosing!

The Pico Technology Team