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Dumb question from a newbie.....
Jan 15th, 2010 at 11:17am
 
What program do I need to view the captures posted on these forums?

Where can I get it?
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Re: Dumb question from a newbie.....
Reply #1 - Jan 15th, 2010 at 11:42am
 
You can go to  pico (I think it is picoinstruments) online and download the latest AUTOMOTIVE version of their scope, free. It opens any PSD file. I think Tom also has the latest version here, too.
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Reply #2 - Jan 15th, 2010 at 12:10pm
 
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Reply #3 - Jan 15th, 2010 at 12:12pm
 
Here's a link for the latest Pico software release R6.3.43 http://www.picoauto.com/software.html.

Kevin

Ooops....crackerclickcer beat me to it by a few minutes.   Smiley
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Reply #4 - Jan 15th, 2010 at 2:05pm
 
Thanks guys.

Downloading now.
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Reply #5 - Jan 15th, 2010 at 2:16pm
 
Little question:

During the software installation, it's asking me what device I want to install the software for.......I'm not a Pico owner......yet, so I don't know.
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Reply #6 - Jan 15th, 2010 at 3:17pm
 

Pena,

Choose the 4000 series scope and also place a check in the box to install for other devices.  That will cover it.. Wink

Then, to open a file so that various settings values are filled in....Start PicoScope and say yes to select a demo device.  Choose 4423 and then browse to the psdata file using PicoScope File/Open.
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Reply #7 - Jan 15th, 2010 at 4:04pm
 
I have not been using the demo when opening the files posted here. Am i missing a lot? I think I'll give it a try...
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Reply #8 - Jan 15th, 2010 at 7:14pm
 
Fisher,

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I have not been using the demo when opening the files posted here. Am i missing a lot? I think I'll give it a try...


When not using demo mode you are unable to see the scope settings used for the capture, like time base, probe selection, sample rate etc.    So you haven't been missing to much,  but demo mode is best the way to go for viewing psdata files.

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Reply #9 - Jan 16th, 2010 at 9:33pm
 
pena, having access to the psdata files will make you want a pico even more!!  personally, i am having a hard time waiting to afford one myself.
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Reply #10 - Jan 17th, 2010 at 9:50am
 
Thanks guys.

Program downloaded and working good. I'm still exploring and is a BIG improvement over my current scope, my old trusted LS2000. Shocked However the learning curve is a little longer than I thought....

cracker, you're right. I want one and want it now!!!!But I'm in a position where "Needs" are higher in the priorities list than "Wants".......but the Pico is a pretty good third or even second. Number one is, of course, bring in more bussiness to the shop.

Meanwhile, I like to get as familiar as posible with it.....

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Reply #11 - Jan 17th, 2010 at 10:01am
 
You know you can set bit to capture a large window of time - Tom how much time might we record on the window at one time? - and zoom in after. Like the Wrangler from Hell post demonstrates... that is so useful.
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Reply #12 - Jan 17th, 2010 at 10:24am
 

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However the learning curve is a little longer than I thought....


It appears that way at first.  However, here at Autonerdz, we supply you with all the PicoScope training and support you need to reach your desired level of expertise.  All you need to do is commit yourself to study and practice.

We really shorten that learning curve.  Once you drink from the Autonerdz Pico Kool-Aid, your LSD experience begins.  (that's Lab Scope Diagnostics)   Wink

Just the many hours of tutorial movies we supply, allow you to launch yourself to a level you would not arrive at for a very long time on your own.  And that's only one part of the Autonerdz PicoScope 'Experience'.  Since we introduced PicoScope to the automotive world in North America, we have always been about supplying the whole Experience, not just the equipment.

Keep in mind, as you play with the demo, that it does not really represent the true capability of PicoScope.  You really can't see the true power until you have the hardware.  For example you will not see how you can collect up to 20 million samples, with the 4000 series, on each of four channels on each screen.  You also cannot explore many of the features available.  Still though, it does show you some of the possibilities.   Cool




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Reply #13 - Jan 17th, 2010 at 10:41am
 

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Tom how much time might we record on the window at one time?


You can record up to 2000 seamless seconds on a single screen....and then several screens.

Let me clarify what a screen is...because there is some confusion out there when we are discussing 'screens'.  This is due mostly to the fact that a Snap-On Modis also collects 'screens' into a buffer.  However, these are not at all the same thing.

A Pico screen represents the full capture time.  This would be equivalent to the total of all the Modis screens which can be collected.  The Modis can only capture the equivalent of one Pico screen.

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Reply #14 - Jan 17th, 2010 at 5:44pm
 
So, we can put a half hour on the screen, seamlessly
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