Automotive Oscilloscopes: What you need to know

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Alex Muir explains what an oscilloscope is, how it works and how to perform two tests: a relative compression test by measuring current into the starter motor, and a full pressure test using PicoScope's WPS pressure transducer.

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  • @williamengstrom2784
    @williamengstrom27843 ай бұрын

    I have yet to see such a thorough explaination of scope use in automotive use. Please continue to make more videos!!!! Thank you!!

  • @krishath7085
    @krishath70854 жыл бұрын

    I learnt more about oscilloscopes in this video than anywhere else. Thank you so much

  • @Cuby57

    @Cuby57

    4 жыл бұрын

    I took a course in college over electronics and how to properly utilize an oscilloscope, and I believe I learned even more here in the span of about 20 minutes than I did in a whole damn course. Bravo.

  • @weldingjunkie

    @weldingjunkie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Check out trained by techs

  • @thomasldeanjr3337

    @thomasldeanjr3337

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too!!!!! Great video. I like how they don't edit out simple mistakes like not taking the plugs out, etc.......!!! :)

  • @albertsautodiagnosticsllc2130

    @albertsautodiagnosticsllc2130

    4 жыл бұрын

    You should really check out scannerdanner channel learned alot..

  • @miqbal1981

    @miqbal1981

    3 жыл бұрын

    even me,

  • @phriesen
    @phriesen5 жыл бұрын

    Paying customer here. Your presentation in these vids, I think, is phrickin' phenomenal.

  • @00v3rk1ll
    @00v3rk1ll3 жыл бұрын

    All the videos I've seen so far are amazing! Well done!!

  • @russellstephan6844
    @russellstephan68445 жыл бұрын

    Nice introductory presentation of oscilloscope usage in automotive diagnostics. Looking forward to seeing its use in other automotive sub-systems.

  • @bbb129
    @bbb1294 жыл бұрын

    Such a well done, and EXTREMELY informative video! been trying to find a video that lays it out like this for a minute now! Thank you very much!!! Keep it up!

  • @Barryd57
    @Barryd572 ай бұрын

    This video was excellent. No loud music, plainly spoken, one mechanic speaking to others. I wish all YT would follow his lead.

  • @blackbambinoe
    @blackbambinoe3 жыл бұрын

    I watch your program so much times that I had to purchase all of them. Love the information and the correct terms and words.

  • @burntvalve2
    @burntvalve22 жыл бұрын

    A brilliantly straightforward and easy to understand instructional video. Thank you Alex.

  • @Cuby57
    @Cuby574 жыл бұрын

    So far, the videos produced on this channel have really astonished me, and, as an avid car lover with a decent depth of automotive knowledge, it has already answered questions that no other place has been able to answer for me. And the live presentation of the information is so incredible smooth that it is breath taking. Good job, and, please, keep up the good work!

  • @sahraouiwalid9144
    @sahraouiwalid91445 жыл бұрын

    you really are a great person ! thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, may god bless you !

  • @pwkish
    @pwkish3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. So well explained. Best one on the Picoscope I've watched.

  • @lloydshand5978
    @lloydshand59784 жыл бұрын

    i was impressed with this video because you took your time to explain the use of a scope in diagnosing automotive problem

  • @renefuller9241
    @renefuller924111 ай бұрын

    Amazingly easy to follow introduction to automotive use of a scope. And not boring either, watching the whole video was fun! Best explanation on the use of the amp clamp ever!

  • @edwincornejo271
    @edwincornejo2714 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and instruction on the pico scope . Thank you

  • @jf3232
    @jf32324 жыл бұрын

    Thinking of get an oscilloscope. For my DIY interest on cars. With the way you demonstrate the use of one. I really will look into it. Thanks for your time on doing a great understanding video. 👍

  • @herylarts8924
    @herylarts89244 жыл бұрын

    That was very well done I enjoyed every moment of it thank you.

  • @Al-Fiallos
    @Al-Fiallos Жыл бұрын

    Wow! I know next to nothing about oscilloscopes but you make it all so clear and comprehensible.

  • @miqbal1981
    @miqbal19813 жыл бұрын

    one of the best video I ever/ever seen for how the oscilloscopes work..... many many thanks bro

  • @joseburgos5106
    @joseburgos51062 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done this video. Thanks for putting it together and sharing it. I am in the process to buy one but didn't know how to use it. Now, this is a start for a DIY on my vehicles.

  • @ananyagrawal5923
    @ananyagrawal59234 жыл бұрын

    One amongst the best channel and presenter I have ever found on KZread He is amazing

  • @ashyt161
    @ashyt1613 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, learned an absolute ton of info here. Very well explained and will be very handy in the future.

  • @BjornFSE
    @BjornFSE4 жыл бұрын

    Very Nice, Enjoyed this Video. Love the Informative Visual Presentation & Explanation.

  • @DukeDave1
    @DukeDave14 жыл бұрын

    Thanks this is a good video. I liked it, and for a mechanic I'm impressed you are actually troubleshooting! not part swapping! You blew me away! I was totally surprised when you clearly and actually described how the oscilloscope works. This is a great video. Thank-you. Well done.

  • @RotorKartel

    @RotorKartel

    3 жыл бұрын

    RIP Ingress

  • @pctuterman1

    @pctuterman1

    Жыл бұрын

    Duke you're right about that. He is very good.

  • @barrykery1175
    @barrykery11752 жыл бұрын

    I never knew how I could apply an oscilloscope to the automotive industry. That was one impressive video. It not only explained how the scope functions but what else it can be used for. Thanks for posting such a great video. Barry

  • @lennoxchandler
    @lennoxchandler5 ай бұрын

    I luv how you analyze the function and the conversion of the scale patterns /voltage you did it in a way that just got through to me set me up on some more research thanks much

  • @fredsalter1915
    @fredsalter19153 жыл бұрын

    Simply an outstanding video. In 2020, oscilloscopes are pretty much an absolute necessity.

  • @benedictmokgwasa1735
    @benedictmokgwasa17359 ай бұрын

    I love how they explain in detailed and i can see all the connections

  • @DavidGomez-fb9xm
    @DavidGomez-fb9xm4 жыл бұрын

    Alex this is a fantastic class for the use of Oscilloscope and also the use of the Pico. I was looking for a class which was it helpful and detailed on oscilloscope. Hopefully you can make more videos like this on the use of the Oscilloscope Pico on different uses like how to check maf sensor or map and others will be awesome.

  • @Gabrielmsegundo
    @Gabrielmsegundo3 жыл бұрын

    Is channel is pure gold!

  • @andreson21
    @andreson212 жыл бұрын

    Without any doubts, the best channel of mechanics. Superb.

  • @Jpilgrim30
    @Jpilgrim304 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video. The WPS500 is worth its weight in gold. I use it regularly and it can really nail down some hard to find issues.

  • @alanjackson4397
    @alanjackson4397 Жыл бұрын

    You’ve done an excellent job explaining how a scope works and how to use it, I haven’t found this on any other channel most times they just use it with very little explanation thank you for this series. You have a new fan!

  • @topmonkey6512

    @topmonkey6512

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe you can also learn how to save and check the oscilloscope waveform with the comprehensive diagnostic equipment: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpt-s5qnnsbSYco.html

  • @lupo631
    @lupo6317 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for this very good explanation. So far the best I've seen for automotive oscilloscopes to explain beginners how to use it. Thanks!

  • @MrTalvin
    @MrTalvin4 жыл бұрын

    thanks- some basic settings i always got confused is now clear in my mind,thanks Alex. good job ,now i can start using my pico on cars to check signals,injectors -commonrail where high current is drawn, cam sensor,crank sensor,timing ,wow a whole world opens.on todays car forget the meter, check canbus speed,signal well inside the ecu whats happenning . Respect

  • @lloyd-qt1mg
    @lloyd-qt1mg3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alex for your explicit instruction. I agree totally with all the other positive comments ... keep 'em coming!

  • @Info-Tech-
    @Info-Tech-2 жыл бұрын

    Best ever video on KZread. Great teacher with spureb explanation

  • @tedjohnson64
    @tedjohnson645 ай бұрын

    Very nice tutorial and demo!

  • @SunnybraeCroft
    @SunnybraeCroft4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent stuff, especially the comment about knowing what to look for and how it works. Many times I have tortured a student by not giving the answer and asking more questions perhaps the smallest of clues because I know they know the answer and to watch that moment when the light goes on in their brain and they fix the problem on their own. Their confidence is then doubled in their own abilities.

  • @geoffreyrawlings9736
    @geoffreyrawlings97363 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video i have hantec coscilloscope connected to PC never really understood how to use it properly your video has made it much easier to understand.Thanks

  • @coycarlson4979
    @coycarlson49793 жыл бұрын

    Really fantastic demonstration of the oscilloscope - THANK YOU MUCH 👍👍😁✌️✌️

  • @tomthumb3085
    @tomthumb3085 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. It’s really interesting to know these little tips.

  • @ihabphelobos7455
    @ihabphelobos74553 жыл бұрын

    I liked the way how he explained the details , thank you , You doing A great job 👍

  • @ervinsylaj
    @ervinsylaj5 жыл бұрын

    Man I love this course . It's very detailed , well explained , it has great quality. It's really worth it I would say the best 18 € I have ever spent. Looking forward for the upcoming videos ! There is something I would like to ask though, I am unable to find the 3D animations on the website , I don't know about the app because I haven't installed it yet but I would love to have that feature on the website so that I can access it from my laptop. Wish you all the best and keep doing your great job!

  • @PeterM0911
    @PeterM09114 жыл бұрын

    Boy! I can't wait to see more diagnostic with oscilloscopes.

  • @ovalwingnut
    @ovalwingnut4 жыл бұрын

    Tough subject to teach to newbies on the best of days. Good job 👍😁 SUBBED! Thank you ❤

  • @belltolltothee261
    @belltolltothee2613 жыл бұрын

    Superb demonstration!

  • @firasazab4613
    @firasazab46133 жыл бұрын

    Just wow and absolutly we want the complete series of testing ever part in car and thanks again 👍👍

  • @Radek__
    @Radek__2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for explanations. you spent a lot of time and effort to bring that knowledge as more easy to understand. you are awesome

  • @Mequainnt
    @Mequainnt3 ай бұрын

    I personally appreciate as an automotive service technician wants to know more about this product the oscilloscope. Thank you so much!!!

  • @stemtosternms4438
    @stemtosternms44385 жыл бұрын

    Great presentation!!

  • @danilo86petrovic
    @danilo86petrovic4 жыл бұрын

    I purchased this course, and the alternator video (the one after oscilloscopes) is WOW 😲💣🤯!!! Best explanations ever... 👍👍👍 My recommendation to everyone for this course... I learned in this course so many things about how cars work, that I couldn't in few months researching on the internet...

  • @raindropsrising7662
    @raindropsrising7662 Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate your concise and precise explanation. The clarity of information is fantastic. Thanks.

  • @topmonkey6512

    @topmonkey6512

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe you can also learn how to save and check the oscilloscope waveform with the comprehensive diagnostic equipment: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpt-s5qnnsbSYco.html

  • @grantsnell6782
    @grantsnell67824 жыл бұрын

    Great presentation. Thanks!

  • @moshet842
    @moshet8422 жыл бұрын

    I don't use oscilloscopes for automotive applications, but this video finally helped me understand what triggering does. No one else has dumbed it down like you have.

  • @deeptisharma5326
    @deeptisharma53269 ай бұрын

    Greetings, Mr. Alex Muir, I am Divyansh Sharma, and I love your video course. I’m a man who wants to learn about cars and spend my life with them, and this video course is really, for me at least, the bridge to a life of automotive excitement. I love how you go into extreme detail about everything, and explain it with all your heart. It’s really helpful for car enthusiasts like me, who want to go into cars, but know a fraction of what there is to know before you can pop the hood and get to work. I especially love those little bits of humour you include in the middle, they really brightens things up. I admire how you really know what you’re doing, which gives me, and I’m pretty sure everyone else, confidence, that we won’t screw things up when we try to do something as little as change the oil. Since I love your course so much, I ask (in the best way possible): When can I get to see the rest of it? You explaining gearboxes, differentials, and with your amazing 3d graphics, the braking system, the power steering, and suspension. I really admire what you’re doing, which is why I’m so excited to see the rest of your magic. Thank you so much for taking time to read this, and I hope you’ll get back to me soon. Regards, Divyansh Sharma

  • @mikejones-vd3fg
    @mikejones-vd3fg Жыл бұрын

    wow nice example showing how a multimeter(voltmeter) really works and how and oscilliscope is different. Ive watched so many videos on oscilliscopes and never was that point really made. Ive heard other electonics channels mention something about votlmetes being an average, but this example makes that really clrear, thank you.

  • @toantran1
    @toantran1 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best automotive video I ever watch on KZread... You are a PRO......!!!

  • @toantran1

    @toantran1

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry Alex... I have only 5 "*****" to grate your video...!!!

  • @charithpadmajithpalihaderu5253
    @charithpadmajithpalihaderu52533 жыл бұрын

    This is Great .impressive explanation. Thank you so much

  • @rafaelaguilar5967
    @rafaelaguilar59674 жыл бұрын

    For many years I wondered how those things worked, in 37 minutes you took all my questions away. Great job!!!

  • @stevehammel2939
    @stevehammel2939Ай бұрын

    I toughly enjoyed this video, having a degree in Automotive Service Technology, we went over basic oscilloscope operation but never delved into anything except electrical theory and a quick check for spark plug wires. Thanks

  • @davidm3210
    @davidm32102 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding tutorial, kudos to you & keep motorin'!

  • @fisshbone
    @fisshbone3 жыл бұрын

    Came here from the course just to comment how awesome this video was. Well worth the money.

  • @tonyabrams9974
    @tonyabrams99744 жыл бұрын

    great job alex i also learned a heck of a lot from your videos thanks a lots

  • @rafiekahmed8568
    @rafiekahmed85683 жыл бұрын

    Hi fantastic video very informative looking forward to watching more of your videos on oscilloscope Thanks

  • @paulcappello
    @paulcappello3 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff, I have one and this helped a lot. I'm mostly working on motocycles. Now I can tune them with more precision!

  • @alexander0194
    @alexander01943 жыл бұрын

    Very good video. You are a great teacher, and I learned alot. Thanks.

  • @misaelmorenoluna7299
    @misaelmorenoluna72994 жыл бұрын

    Just the information I was looking for! I'm looking into getting a scope but I was curious what the real difference is between this type and the automotive type that has the scanner included. Very helpful video, and came across it by chance.....thank you!!

  • @TR4G
    @TR4G4 жыл бұрын

    The way this dude says “across time” 🔥🔥🔥

  • @johnnyblue4799
    @johnnyblue4799 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely explained. You can simulate a compression problem on the relative compression test by slightly loosening up a spark plug.

  • @romzcollainimz8533
    @romzcollainimz85334 жыл бұрын

    thank you very much Alex, you are really easy to understand.. super education material

  • @phillipjlynch9340
    @phillipjlynch93402 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed your video.

  • @zues2013
    @zues20133 жыл бұрын

    Learned more than I did in tech school for electrical thanks so much

  • @ricardiagnostics
    @ricardiagnostics4 жыл бұрын

    Really like you video mate, cracking job really well done 👍

  • @richardbraida9176
    @richardbraida91762 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation

  • @hc3d
    @hc3d2 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation about oscilloscopes.

  • @stevenmiller1963
    @stevenmiller19632 жыл бұрын

    Great video super easy to understand...

  • @richborzea4589
    @richborzea45893 жыл бұрын

    great video. very thorough explanation!! thank you.

  • @TheFoezee
    @TheFoezee3 жыл бұрын

    Very good explanation!!!

  • @MalikGafoor
    @MalikGafoor3 жыл бұрын

    Great 👌 and well explained. You are a great Teacher.

  • @polloloci21
    @polloloci213 жыл бұрын

    Awesome stuff. I might need to get one of these. Thanks man

  • @coache1nine
    @coache1nine3 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this video. Very informative

  • @contrerasmarc
    @contrerasmarc3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, pedagogic, clear..Thanks

  • @juandeloera1852
    @juandeloera18524 жыл бұрын

    graet video pico dso one of the best on the market

  • @DavidMFranks
    @DavidMFranks4 жыл бұрын

    So well explained. And very watchable. Makes me wish I was a mechanic!

  • @trizkial7592

    @trizkial7592

    3 жыл бұрын

    im ok12 I love a good puzzle problem. I bought a autel mk908 and their 4 channel oscilloscope. About 2500 total but it will more than pay for itself with time

  • @richardjones3112
    @richardjones31123 жыл бұрын

    Great video, well explained.

  • @tjch
    @tjch4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Alex, great stuff going on here. Keep up! Would be really keen on something about mild hybrid systems and how an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) system works. Maybe Suzuki or Bosch could lend you one of their engines/mild hybrid systems. Many new cars are coming up with those systems and the open market technicians are absolutely unaware of the builds. TIA

  • @dalebabbitt6185
    @dalebabbitt6185 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thank you so much!!!!

  • @majidsalari6137
    @majidsalari61372 жыл бұрын

    really you are a good engineer. 🙏🙏

  • @askpatrick
    @askpatrick4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate. Keep up the good work.

  • @sergiohernandez8637
    @sergiohernandez863710 ай бұрын

    Very good information,helpful thanks

  • @pctuterman1
    @pctuterman1 Жыл бұрын

    You my friend are an excellent teacher. I have been looking for such a long time on the Internet to find someone who can teach me how to use an oscilloscope. You made it seem so easy. Answered so many questions that I could never find on KZread . This is why I've subscribed to our channel. Thank you so much for all the details you presented in this video. 👍 👌

  • @topmonkey6512

    @topmonkey6512

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe you can also learn how to save and check the oscilloscope waveform with the comprehensive diagnostic equipment: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpt-s5qnnsbSYco.html

  • @pctuterman1

    @pctuterman1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@topmonkey6512 Thanks. I checked it out. Worthwhile watching.

  • @aninullahfaizy2564
    @aninullahfaizy25644 жыл бұрын

    Thanks awesome lesson you are the best one sir.

  • @georgespangler1517
    @georgespangler1517 Жыл бұрын

    You just taught me a lot thanks I'm subscribed

  • @DbugII
    @DbugII4 жыл бұрын

    That was very interesting to watch, specially the correspondance between the various input signals to give a more complete view about what happens! I as not actually looking for a video about how car works, I was just looking for information about what was specifically different between Automotive Oscilloscopes and other models. I'm still not 100% certain about the differences, but I guess it's about: - Specific probe management to do conversions of current into human readable units - Higher range of input voltage not quite sure if there's anything else? Basically what I'm wondering is if a bench oscilloscope can be used on a car, and if an automotive oscilloscope can be used to do electronic, computer and audio-video repair/diagnostics. And yes, great video :)

  • @youmakeitwhatitis
    @youmakeitwhatitis11 ай бұрын

    The fact this video is done in one take with minimal editing is almost therapeutic.

  • @TheSignstoSee
    @TheSignstoSee Жыл бұрын

    Thx for the very detailed Explanation: It's really a great teaching tool when the Instructor YOU, doesn't assume ME understands anything. Thank again

  • @richardjohn5216
    @richardjohn5216 Жыл бұрын

    awesome video,got 4 ch on my verus edge,only used for volts,like volt meter,now just orderd a amp clamp,and better understand how to use it ,show 4 channels too,see whats happening ,live ,voltage over time was the game changer for me ,as a volt meter ,numbers just change ,not show much,i tried my scope on crank sensor ,and abs wheel senser,spin engine over and spin wheel,watch the volts change over time ,prove sensor ok,learnt back probe too,slide pins in ,your good teacher,with a lot passion for this subject,so teach well,explain new concepts,if they ever release ufo tech,they have to let you do a video on it ,how it levitates ,and moves ,you be good at it

  • @mustafabumiza8716
    @mustafabumiza87162 жыл бұрын

    Gut gemacht 😍😍 Vielem Dank

  • @tboneproductions2453
    @tboneproductions24534 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Thank you

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