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    OLD Tektronix Oscilloscope Identification

    Its 323 on Amazon...For that price point (225-$425 ???), why did you choose that one over the other brands and models?
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    Just for "Posterity" and anyone who reads this thread, in a similar situation, let me list what I concluded about electronics for me personally @ 79 yrs old with about one year of college electronics many decades ago. Note: I only worked in that field as assembler and solderer for 1 year & I...
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    Regarding it being a "Hobby" yes I did.
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    Yes John There is no fast knuckle ride. Not sure what a "fast knuckle ride" is, and it's not just about extra income, (although would be nice). it's also about "value added activity". Electronics experimentation is very time consuming, I know that much. As a hobby it would be a waste of time...
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    Answers to Your questions. I am curious why you stated that in 21 years you will be 100 years old. Because that gives me perspective, including how experimenting with electronics, based on my schooling many years ago might fit in to how I see living out the rest of my life. 100 is considered...
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    OLD Tektronix Oscilloscope Identification

    hevans1944 What type of scope do you own now? (Photo & specs / capabilities) I'm not interested in any project right now, but thanks for the offer.
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    I wasn't complaining about your long post, just making an observation. As far as life and death and doing what makes you happy in your later years, my POV is different than yours and that's all I will say. "to Each His Own" as it is said. One point I was making is that your life has been...
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    because I only like to hit threads not marry them. That's your choice. I was just responding to what the guy posted.
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    Thanks for your advice. Whew! you make very long posts.:D You probably made your living at electronics and you seem to have a family background that supported that path. Contrary to what you said, some advice posted here I have taken to heart as factors in deciding what I want to do and have...
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    OLD Tektronix Oscilloscope Identification

    Actually I found it for sale at a local thrift store. I didn't buy it. I just posted it here to ask any scope experts if it was worth anything and then I would have gone back and bought it to sell on ebay. I used a bench top dual trace, analog Tektronix scope in college many years ago when I was...
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    That's having electronics as your main career and means of support and has nothing to do with what I'm talking about. I'm talking about working at electronics at home or in the garage in off time, not as a 9-5 job to support yourself and a family. Also I doubt Geek Squad is making $45 an hour.
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    Yeah I've talked to the guys at Geek Squad, even had my computer looked at there. They just run prescribed programmed scripted tests created by Best Buy engineering contractors. Another form of "Black Box" "Pass-Fail" testing and board swap, throw the old board in the junk pile type technician...
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    There are only 24 hours in a day. If a person sleeps 8 hours and then works at an electronics job for 8 hours, plus 2 hours (more or less) for commute that leaves 6 hours each day free time. Home chores, maintenance & duties & meals (or whatever) maybe take 2 hours. 4 hours left. Now what...
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    OLD Tektronix Oscilloscope Identification

    Does anyone recognize this old Tektronix Oscilloscope? Looks like it says, "Type 531" Is it worth anything?
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    Not Understanding Arduino useage versus traditional Electronics useage in Devices.

    "Let me know if you'd like real-world examples or analogies to make it more concrete." Please---Go ahead. Also, what type of hardware makes a Quantum computer? Due to the low temperature requirements, it looks like it would'nt be practical for consumer use, but only for elite, expernsive &...
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