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by Steve Smith
Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: PicoScope 7 Automotive software
Topic: Animated GIFs or Movies
Replies: 1
Views: 490

Re: Animated GIFs or Movies

Hello and thank you for the post, sorry for the late reply Unfortunately, the Animated GIF “save” option is not present within PicoScope 7 at present but is already in our reporting system for “New Feature Requests” I have added your forum post to the existing request along with others who have also...
by Steve Smith
Tue Sep 05, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: PicoScope 7 Automotive software
Topic: PicoScope 7 Automotive Software
Replies: 128
Views: 133578

Re: PicoScope 7 Automotive Software

Thank you once again to the software teams for their continued dedication to the development of PicoScope 7 Automotive Early Access 7.1.9.16160 (inc. Pico Diagnostics 1.16.103.0) which can be downloaded here https://www.picoauto.com/downloads New Features New Off-Highway and Heavy-Duty Guided test c...
by Steve Smith
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: One waveform One picture
Replies: 45
Views: 43862

Re: One waveform One picture

When new talk about DC/DC voltage convertors you would be forgiven for thinking EV In the example below we have one such DC/DC convertor fitted to a 2016 BMW 535 GT F07 with the N57 engine and no sign of high voltage components; so why a DC voltage convertor? On the above vehicle, the DC/DC converto...
by Steve Smith
Wed Aug 30, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: PicoDiagnostics NVH
Topic: Vibration during acceleration
Replies: 2
Views: 25689

Re: Vibration during acceleration

Good morning, thank you for the post, sorry for the late reply Just looking at each capture, they are like chalk and cheese when it comes to peak vibration levels around E1.5 Below, I have called this the BAD capture where I have highlighted several areas to consider BAD.png Based on the image above...
by Steve Smith
Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:09 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Spain Seville
Replies: 1
Views: 24093

Re: Hello from Spain Seville

Good morning, Luis and thank you for the introduction US and English car restoration, that sounds like a job for life and after 25 years you clearly enjoy the role. Hopefully you have others alongside who can benefit from that precious knowledge you have gained Thank you for purchasing the 4-Channel...
by Steve Smith
Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:54 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Time to step up our game
Replies: 1
Views: 391

Re: Time to step up our game

Good morning, Chad and thank you for the introduction From my perspective, it is awesome to see those running the shop recognize the need and allow time for training (thank you again) I will make contact with Randy (my Colleague at Pico USA) who has made a series of short PS7 videos that are bite si...
by Steve Smith
Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: Heavy Duty and Off Highway
Topic: 8 wire, brushless DC motor
Replies: 4
Views: 1572

Re: 8 wire, brushless DC motor

Well, they say timing is everything and after reading this forum post and carrying out a little research, several unknowns fell into place, thank you. I was recently asked to look at a BMW 330e (F30) with an engine warning light illuminated. After a system scan the following fault codes were stored:...
by Steve Smith
Tue Aug 22, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: Heavy Duty and Off Highway
Topic: Diesel engine knocking as if something loose when in operation.
Replies: 6
Views: 2745

Re: Diesel engine knocking as if something loose when in operation.

Hello and thank you for the post, sorry for the late reply Regarding your psdata files, I can see we have cam and crank on channels A & B, could you clarify the signal on Channel C which I believe we can attribute to injection? The knock when put into operation suggests Diesel knock when load is app...
by Steve Smith
Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: basic questions
Replies: 12
Views: 4126

Re: basic questions

Hello and thank you for the post, sorry for the late reply

I have added a video here that I hope will describe the high frequency content of your captured signal and how to “quench” the noise without losing detail



Take care……Steve
by Steve Smith
Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello everyone
Replies: 1
Views: 1743

Re: Hello everyone

Hello and welcome to the forum, thank you for the introduction The following links will help with your Pico journey and it would be good to have our feedback regarding what you find good and bad as you travel https://www.picoauto.com/library https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0j4RPLcdNCVJPdEL-Q7m9A h...