Saturday, January 24, 2026

Best Automotive Oscilloscopes

5 Best Automotive Oscilloscopes 2024:
" [Best Cheap] Hantek 1008C"  - Needs a Windows laptop or PC to operate.
"... it stands out from other automotive oscilloscopes because it comes packed with cool features. Besides the waveform generator, it also boasts a built-in FFT function and basic math functions. Plus, you get 20 automatic measurements and auto cursor tracking functions – pretty handy, right?
We've tested the Hantek 1008C for various tasks like checking coils, fuel injectors, and alternator ripples. It's proven to be a valuable tool for automotive diagnostics."
"... using more than 4 channels at once slows it down. If you max it out with all 8 channels, it becomes really sluggish ..."

Top 10 Best Automotive Oscilloscopes in 2023:
"An automotive oscilloscope ... is a kind of electronic test instrument designed to graphically display different types of signal voltages as a two-dimensional plot of one or more signals as a function of time frequently.
Tracing atypical electrical waves on breaking down equipment will be impossible without an automotive oscilloscope."
"HANTEK 1008C 8CH - 
Among the different digital oscilloscopes, HANTEK 1008C Automotive Digital Oscilloscope is  designed with vast new features and capabilities. It is one of the most cost-effective 8 channels of automotive oscilloscopes ...
Key Features:
    Channel and Extraordinary Specs: It is an 8-channel oscilloscope that comes with a real-time sampling rate of 2.4MSa/sec with a 12-bit vertical resolution for spectrum analysis. It provides automatic testing functions of more than 20 types which are like interfaces in benchtop oscilloscopes.
    Multiple Sensor Types: It features a lot of sensors such as the lambda sensor, crankshaft sensor, airflow meter sensor, throttle position sensor, distributor sensor, and camshaft sensor that will make the oscilloscope simple to use.
    DAQ Card Function: This is the feature used for effective wave determination:
    Other Features: Includes a Programmable Generator to give better test outcomes and performance. The camshaft analog signals, crankshaft, and so on can easily be observed with this device. It features a play interface and USB 2.0 plug to make sure no additional power supply is required for it.
HANTEK 1008C is perfect for vehicle testing. You can also use it for the first diagnosis like the idle exhaust ignition, intake multiple vacuums.starting exhaust ignition, as well as petrol fumes adjusting valve vacuum."

HOW TO CHOOSE AN AUTOMOTIVE OSCILLOSCOPE?
Available as a PDF file.

8 Best Automotive Oscilloscopes for Car Diagnostics (Jun, 2024):


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How to Set Up the Raspberry Pi TV HAT: A Step-by-Step Guide:


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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

PowerToys Workspaces lets you automate desktop & app arrangement

PowerToys Workspaces is a feature in Microsoft PowerToys that allows users to automate the arrangement and launching of applications on their desktop with a single click -

NOTE:  Instead of putting lots of stuff in Startup, try setting up desktops for Reading, Programming (Powershell, BASIC, Python, etc.), Car Stuff, Medical, Bills, Taxes, Watching TV, etc.

Microsoft PowerToys 'Workspaces' Makes Setting up Your Windows PC Easy:
  https://www.howtogeek.com/microsoft-powertoys-workspaces-update/
"To get to a workspace in no time, save it as a desktop shortcut and pin it to the taskbar."
"Before you can use the utility, you must turn on Workspaces in your PowerToys settings. With that done, hit "Launch editor" in the Workspaces settings or press Win+Ctrl+` on the keyboard to bring up the editor. Clicking "+ Create workspace" will capture your current desktop layout."
"You can also launch an app in a workspace as an admin."
"The tool intelligently handles open apps. Instead of launching duplicates, it repositions existing windows to match your saved layout. And if you're using multiple monitors, Workspaces remembers which screen each app belongs on."

Workspaces utility for Windows desktop management (official documentation):
  "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/workspaces"

How to launch and auto arrange apps with PowerToys on Windows (Nov 2025):
  https://pureinfotech.com/launch-auto-arrange-apps-powertoys-windows/

Workspaces is the best PowerToys feature you're not using on your Windows PC:
  https://www.makeuseof.com/powertoys-workspaces-best-feature-windows/
"To create a workspace, start by arranging your apps exactly how you want them. Open all the apps you need for a specific workflow and position them using Windows snap layouts or FancyZones. Once everything looks good, press Win + Ctrl + Backtick (or your custom shortcut) to open the Workspaces editor.
Click Create Workspace, give it a name, then hit Capture. Workspaces grabs every open app and its position. Once done, you'll see a list of all captured apps in the editor. To remove any app from the list, select it and click Remove. For each app, click the dropdown arrow to access advanced options."

How to use PowerToys Workspaces to finesse your Windows desktop - Just rebooted your PC? Start your day right with the click of a button:
  https://www.pcworld.com/article/2490582/how-to-use-powertoys-workspaces-to-finesse-your-windows-desktop.html
"First, a brief recap: PowerToys is a collection of free Windows utilities, directly from Microsoft. You'll need to download the app directly from Microsoft, then enable any or all of the PowerToys apps that you wish to use."

"Basically, PowerToys Workspaces allows you to instantly launch and configure a collection of windows and/or apps across multiple screens, arranged how you want.
...
You might think of Workspaces as a bookmark of sorts: Get everything arranged just so, and then save your work."

"On my PC, Workspaces had an odd shortcut: Win + CTRL + ' which I changed just by clicking the Workspaces box. Otherwise, you simply need to click the "Launch Editor" from either the Workspaces main menu or within the Workspaces Settings menu."

Windows 11 How To:  https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/windows-11/how-to

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

FN Five-Seven MRD Review

A 20-round pistol for the 5.7mm cartridge:

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/fn-five-seven-mrd-review/