Logic Probe Recommendations?

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Any body have a favorite logic probe they can recommend?

I have heard to get one that makes noise for fast high low readings while probing a board.

One guy said he ran across one that was capable of ballpark frequency readings like a simple oscilloscope.
 
I like the red ones.

Oh with a beeper

I wish they made one that looked like a sonic screw driver though.

Maybe I should make one.
sonic-screwdriver.jpg
 
That site looks like it has good prices on parts. They pretty good even shipping and all?

They have a $20 minimum order, but they do have lots of parts, so I was able to add a bunch of stuff I needed anyway as filler items. You can go through the checkout to get a shipping quote before submitting your order.
 
i have a B&K probe, works ok, but over priced.

i would buy one that works
 
Once you have gotten use to a logic probe you will want to move up to an oscilloscope.
You will see High and Low pulses, and it just has a lot more uses. It shows patterns that will help you trouble shoot even more. The price on a used scope is not bad, consider a Tektronix, it is an awesome brand. Ebay is a great source, just make sure the one you are looking at creates a calibration pattern. Lots of examples on youtube.com of working ones in action.
 
then you will move onto...

a logic analyzer, the a microprocessor trouble shooter, and then you will want a a chip tester, tube rejuvinator, and a logic comparator..... then a pattern generator.

ok, i am getting carried away
 
What are the differences for these two?

The eBay one has a coiled cord, the other has a straight cord. Spec wise, they're very similar.

then you will move onto...

a logic analyzer, the a microprocessor trouble shooter, and then you will want a a chip tester, tube rejuvinator, and a logic comparator..... then a pattern generator.

A logic probe is the gateway drug of electronics repair. ;)
 
then you will move onto...

a logic analyzer, the a microprocessor trouble shooter, and then you will want a a chip tester, tube rejuvinator, and a logic comparator..... then a pattern generator.

ok, i am getting carried away

Then you start fabbing your own PCB at home and inventing gadgets and it's all downhill from there. :004_sbiggrin:
 
you left out oscope, multimeter, signal generator, distortion analyzer, eprom programmer, eprom eraser...unless you don't dabble in other stuff:001_sdrool::001_sdrool:


then you will move onto...

a logic analyzer, the a microprocessor trouble shooter, and then you will want a a chip tester, tube rejuvinator, and a logic comparator..... then a pattern generator.

ok, i am getting carried away
 
Well, if we're going to whip out our e-dicks... I have 3 of the Spectroline PC-1100A erasers (84 24-pin chips at a time, each!) in the shop and a small desktop generic one in the computer room.

Oh, and a logic probe and multimeter on each of the 3 electronic workbenches... with a spare in the toolbox.

You guys should come over sometime and work on your boards here. I keep beer and bottled water in the shop fridge.

:D
 
Well, if we're going to whip out our e-dicks... I have 3 of the Spectroline PC-1100A erasers (84 24-pin chips at a time, each!) in the shop and a small desktop generic one in the computer room.

Oh, and a logic probe and multimeter on each of the 3 electronic workbenches... with a spare in the toolbox.

You guys should come over sometime and work on your boards here. I keep beer and bottled water in the shop fridge.

:D

:adore: :adore: :adore:

you win, you have 3 work benches, i have 1 super packed one.
 
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