Oscilloscopes for beginners (Udemy.com)

With this course, you will learn how to use the oscilloscope through a series of experiments

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Created by: Dr. Peter Dalmaris

Produced in 2021

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What you will learn

  • Understand the purpose of the oscilloscope.
  • Understand the basic controls of the oscilloscope.
  • Learn how to calibrate and use the probes so that a signal is transmitted to the oscilloscope with minimal distortion.
  • Learn how to use the automatic and manual trigger function to capture a variety of signal types.
  • Understand the differences and similarities between bench-top, portable and PC/USB oscilloscopes.
  • Understand what you can and cannot do with an oscilloscope.
  • Become familiar with the various kinds of waveforms that are typical in electronic circuits.
  • Understand how to keep your oscilloscope and yourself safe.
  • Learn how to use the oscilloscope automatic measurement and statistics functions.
  • Learn how to take manual measurements using the cursors.
  • Learn how to use cursors in manual, tracking and automatic mode.
  • Build-up your skill and confidence through a series of experimentations.

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Overall Score : 90 / 100

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Course Description

UPDATED January 20, 2021, with a new section and experiment.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Oscilloscopes are incredible: They can capture, display, and analyse an electrical input signal. They can automatically produce all kinds of measurements, like the period, rise time, width, duty cycle, max and min voltages, and lots more, and even decode communications protocols like RS232, and I2C.
Are you working with electronics and are interested in using an oscilloscope to gain a better understanding of what is happening inside your circuits as they operate?
Perhaps you already have an oscilloscope but are confused by all its buttons, knobs and menu options?
Perhaps you are thinking of getting one but not sure if its worth it, or not sure what to look for?
This course is dedicated to the oscilloscope, and it will help you answer these questions, plus lots more.
It will teach you how to use the oscilloscope that you already have, or are planning to get.
After the multimeter, the oscilloscope is the most useful test instrument for makers.
Over the last few years, their prices have dropped by a lot, and it is now very common for students and hobbyists to be able to afford one. Today, budget scopes offer a full array of capabilities.
You are probably familiar with the multimeter. This test instrument gives you a snapshot of what is happening in your circuit in a specific moment in time. For example, it will tell you that the voltage on a certain pin is 5.
1 Volts.
The multimeter works in a single dimension.
The oscilloscope works in two dimensions.
On its screen, it will plot the voltage of your test circuit over time. You can see how voltage changes over time, and get the measurements that describe various aspects of its operation. You can use this information to dive deep into the inner workings of your circuit.
This is a course for people who are already familiar with basic electronics.
To make the most from this course, you will need to have a working understanding of things like Volt, Hz and duty cycle.
Because I use the Arduino and the ESP32 to create experiments based on which I demonstrate various features and capabilities of the oscilloscope, you should also have a basic understanding of those two technologies.
In the course, first Ill talk about the various aspects of an oscilloscope, such as the most important features, functions, and controls.
Second, Ill help you get comfortable with your oscilloscope, calibrate it and get it ready for use.
And third, Ill show you how to use the oscilloscope by guiding you through multiple experiments. Each experiment is an opportunity to learn and practice several new workflows and operations. This third part, the experimental, consists the bulk of the course.
So I invite you to enrol in this course right now, and learn how to use your oscilloscope.
You can also have a look at the free lectures for more information about the objectives and structure of this course.
Who this course is for:
People who are ready to ready to move beyond their multimeter.
People who are ready to dig deeper and understand what is going on in their circuits over time.
People who want to understand what is an oscilloscope and how it works before they purchase one.
People who already have an oscilloscope but are not sure how to use it.
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Instructor Details

Dr. Peter Dalmaris


Peter Dalmaris is an educator, electrical engineer, electronics hobbyist, and Maker. Creator of online video courses on DIY electronics and author of three technical books, and has recently released his book Maker Education Revolution.
As a Chief Tech Explorer since 2013 at Tech Explorations, the company he founded in Sydney, Australia, Peters mission is to explore technology and help educate the world.
Tech Explorations offers educational courses and Bootcampsfor electronics hobbyists, STEM students and STEM teachers.
A life-long learner, Peters core skill is in explaining difficult concepts through video and text. With over 15 years of tertiary teaching experience, Peter has developed a simple yet comprehensive style in teaching that students from all around the world appreciate.
His passion for technology and in particular for the world of DIY open source hardware has been a dominant driver that has guided his personal development and his work through Tech Explorations.
Peters current online courses have helped over 60,000 people from around the world to be better Makers.
For more information on Peter's work, please go to his web site.

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By Andre Howard on 11/7/2020

So far so good, I am not having trouble understanding what the instructor is teaching.

By Andrew Yarker on 10/25/2020

Brilliant course, have done 4 of Peters courses and everyone is 5 stars

By Spuro Sourtzis on 10/19/2020

I am really enjoying the course so far. Clear explanations and I can always replay the videos. As I progressed with the course, it included hardware that I was unsuccessful at installing. I had a lot of difficulty installing the ESP32 board on my personal computer. As a result, I only give the course four stars.

By Huy Anh Vu on 10/15/2020

Since this course title oscilloscope for beginners and level of each person are different so I would like to see more detail explain on the oscilloscope itself and each of their functionality. But it is good to see a lot of experiment of measurements.

By Viljoen du Toit on 10/14/2020

Very impresed, and what i expected from the course so far.

By Darrell Smith on 10/13/2020

The course was well organized, provided plenty of examples, the video quality was great, and the explanation of how to use a DSO was excellent. I understand that some students might not have access to a function generator, but I would have preferred a more detail explanation of triggering.

By Jose R Ramos on 10/8/2020

So far it seems to me that the course is what I was looking for. I do a lot of repairs involving electronics but have never used an ocislloscope.

By Brett Migliore on 10/7/2020

Great course, Dr. Peter does a grat job.....thanks.

By Jerry Lee Fox on 9/21/2020

Having a great time with this course. Learning alot. I have a older oscilloscope so I do not have all the different things that I can do. But I can see why I need a digital scope. Great class. Thanks.

By Andreas Hengst on 9/14/2020

this is excellent for those with no experience. For me, some is new so I watch it all. Lectures are sometimes very short. Clear speech and very comfortable to listen to this instructor.

By Ray Klotz on 8/17/2020

The 'Oscilloscope for beginners' course provided an in depth understanding of the capabilities and functions of an oscilloscope. The instructor presented the course material in a clear and easily understandable method.

By Bob Romba on 8/8/2020

Nicely organized. Well presented. Simple descriptions and experiments that demonstrated a variety of functions. Well done.

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