Have a look at the ConnectDetect feature towards the end of this page https://www.picoauto.com/library/traini ... onus-class

The scope does not need to be connected to open files. Please can you let us know which version of PicoScope you are using and also post a link to a couple of the files that will not load. If you select About PicoScope 7 then you should see something like this PicoScope® Automotive - PC Oscilloscope...

Both PicoScope 6 and PicoScope 7 have had a change in file format this year so its possible you are using a older version to load newer files.

Make sure you are running the latest versions and you should be able to load all PicoScope files.

To use the 3203D download the non automotive software from https://www.picotech.com/downloads

Alternatively if you plan to use a PicoScope for automotive work and have only just purchased it then I suggest you enquire about returning it and swapping to an automotive PicoScope.

Hi Doug, We are busy adding features into PicoScope 7 and custom probe creation is coming soon. As Steve mentioned there is a workaround which is to create them in PS6. If you load a .psdata file that used a custom probe in PS6 into PS7 you have the custom probe.

Great case study - many thanks for posting!
Alan

Although the Pico test leads and the PicoScope itself are screened the wires in the wiring loom of the car itself are not screened (to save cost and weight). The wires from the cam & crank sensors probably have other noisy signals running alongside them in the loom (ignition and injectors) causing t...

Have you also lost the automotive drop down menu? If so you may have installed the wrong version - make sure you get the automotive version from https://www.picoauto.com/downloads

2007 Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Town and Country 3.8L with a misfire. In this video I will walk you through some simple tests to help you isolate the cause.

The "The Disgruntled Mechanic" has just bought his first PicoScope. The first thing he tries out is the battery test app - a nice quick getting started video for the new or potential user.