Tube🌿TimeApr 14, 2024
it's another electronics flea market here in silicon valley! slightly rainy today.
Show threadIan Scott  🐙Apr 14, 2024
@tubetime I love these posts. When I lived in the Bay Area I had no space for collecting fun old stuff, sadly and/or thankfully. I only made it to a couple of the flea markets just to look around.
Show threadPhil NelsonApr 14, 2024
@polpo @tubetime have always wanted to drop in on this
Show threadTom Verbeure
@phil @polpo @tubetime Last month, there was a ton of stuff after the 6 month hiatus. Not as many booths today, but there were some crazy deals, especially the-guy-with-the-blue-VW-transporter with a “HELP” sign taped on the side. It was *full* with stuff and he gave away most everything for free. “It’s worthless junk, please take it.” I picked up this 500MHz/2Gsps oscilloscope with 3 500MHz probes for… $20. One of the few items he actually asked money for.
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Show threadIan Scott  🐙Apr 14, 2024
@tom_verbeure @phil @tubetime luuuuckyy! That scope is seriously nice. I love HP's scopes from that era.
Show threadTom VerbeureApr 14, 2024
@polpo @phil @tubetime Not that I needed another scope, but the thinking was “3 probes for $20 is a seriously good deal!”😀
Show threadJonathan WardApr 15, 2024
@tom_verbeure @phil @polpo @tubetime That is a really nice scope! I had one on my bench at my first job out of school.