Old 'scope, say hello to new 'scope!

Or: 50 years of progress in one picture
#oscilloscope #diy #hack #analog

@SuperSelena64

Bouuuuu. I used the tektronics one.....

I am old..... Bouuuu.

@SuperSelena64 If you're retiring the Tektronix, that means it's available to be upgraded with a SCOPETREX!

https://github.com/schlae/scopetrex

GitHub - schlae/scopetrex: SCOPETREX vector gaming on your oscilloscope!

SCOPETREX vector gaming on your oscilloscope! Contribute to schlae/scopetrex development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub
@SuperSelena64 The Taylor and Amy Show demonstrated one a few years ago: https://youtu.be/9S2fszfsD1o
SCOPETREX

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@SuperSelena64 I have a modern one, but I keep using the CRT one because it's just so damn cool looking.
@SuperSelena64 The case for the old one might be the sturdiest piece of furniture in that room lol
@SuperSelena64 With on-screen text!? Fancy!

@SuperSelena64

... it comes with a COZY COMFORT VAULT???

It didn't come with it, it was custom built for it by a previous owner! 🤩

@SuperSelena64

... okay, that's adorable but disappointing because in my head this whole scenario played out - were armored, upholstered cases for scientific equipment a total thing that I just was not aware of? Do people collect these? Do cats sit in them?

and now it's just a bespoke thing, which is still awesome, but sort of in the way that a triceratops at your birthday party is still awesome but you wanted a t-rex

@SuperSelena64 I only used the old ones at college a couple years ago, still works great tbh