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by Basil
Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: Automotive kit hardware
Topic: 3423 versus 4423 scopes
Replies: 2
Views: 9020

3423 versus 4423 scopes

What real world differences would I expect to see using the out of date 3423 scope versus the current 4423 scope? Can I use current versions of software with the obsolete 3423 scopes? I ask because a friend is thinking of selling up and he has a 3423 scope, and I have most of the automotive probes a...
by Basil
Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Correct diagnostic sequencing?
Replies: 2
Views: 5880

Correct diagnostic sequencing?

New to using an oscilloscope for automotive diagnostics, so please bear with me. Case is a Nissan Stagea with six cylinder petrol engine with a single turbo, single throttle body, and a hot wire AFM. Coil on plug sequential ignition and 6 injector sequential injection. Symptom is quite noticeable, i...
by Basil
Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Automotive kit hardware
Topic: Lap top recommendations?
Replies: 13
Views: 30572

Re: Lap top recommendations?

Thanks for the advice, I think a Toughbook may be the way to go, I'll have a look on Ebay and see what they are going for and decide which model I can afford. Much appreciated!
by Basil
Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:07 pm
Forum: Automotive kit hardware
Topic: Lap top recommendations?
Replies: 13
Views: 30572

Lap top recommendations?

May I ask what is recommended for a lap top specification for 2 and 4 channel automotive `scopes? Not necessarily the ultimate, just a reasonable spec' to give totally adequate performance. Am I right in thinking using a PCMCIA USB2 card on an older lap top with only USB1 ports may not successfully ...