Ground loop is a result of electricity flowing to a ground over two or more paths. Ground loop is usually generated by connecting together different power sources. Users in many cases believe that all ground points are at the same potential. That is far from the truth. All wires or other conductors have a resistance … Read more
The latest release of PoScope4 introduces new features and improvements PWM protocol decoder We’re introducing new PWM protocol decoder which helps with debugging of PWM signals. Improvements Improvement of export routines to speed up export to CSV and PCM formats for all displays. Added Autoscale buttons for each channel of Mega1 and Mega50 on control GUI … Read more
The latest release of PoScope4 introduces new features and improvements 1-wire protocol decoder We’re introducing new 1-wire protocol decoder including 1-wire sensor decoder for most popular 1-wire sensors. Bug fixes Cross cursor was displaying wrong time notation when used in analyze mode or in player mode in recorder display. Moving overview display didn’t refresh time … Read more
Oscilloscope probe compensation is a procedure to reduce impact of probes on measured signal. We have to keep in mind that oscilloscope probes aren’t just pieces of wire with pointy end attached to them. Here are two important aspects to consider when selecting and using probe: Faithfully transmit the signal from your device under test to the … Read more
The latest release of PoScope4 introduces improvements 1. Improved timebase. In previous versions timebase calculation was based upon samples displayed and multiplication factor which resulted in strange and sometimes useless timebase values. Now we improved data alignment in a way that timebase values always coresponds to 1, 2, 5 (per div) values pattern. For example: 1ns/div, … Read more
The latest release of PoScope4 introduces new features and performance improvements Axes alignment – Stacked mode Switching between two different axes alignment modes. Axes are by default aligned to left and right sides of display – parallel. New alignment option is called Stacked. All axes are aligned to the left side of chart and positioned each … Read more
CablePack PoKeys57CNC connectors and cables In this tutorial we will explain how CablePack PoKeys57CNC connectors and flat cables can be used. The cable pack contains four types of flat cables that should be used with appropriate connector. All black IDC (Insulation-Displacement Contact) connectors are female gender connectors and can be plugged into corresponding male gender … Read more
USB oscilloscope key performance properties In previous post we exposed key performance properties to consider when choosing USB oscilloscope. Let’s have a look at our two USB oscilloscopes and let’s compare them side by side. PoScope Mega1 PoScope Mega1 is lowest power consumption USB oscilloscope, function generator and logic analyzer in one on the market. It draws only … Read more
The latest release of PoScope4 introduces performance improvements Here is a list of improvements: Fixed bug which prevented PoScopeMega1 from upgrading to latest firmware. Fixed main window sizing when maximized. PoScope4 download link Please check our electronics: Stepper motor driver Stepper motor driver-complete explanation USB CNC Controller-PoKeys57CNC Homing sensor-PoHome1IRNPN Bipolar stepper motor driver – PoStep25-256
DIY vacuum table introduction DIY vacuum table is a great way to clamp your pieces to you CNC machine. They can be made in various sizes, and they can be made at home for a fraction of price that would cost you to buy one. Vacuum tables use vacuum pumps of different sizes to generate … Read more