Rigol

An Oscilloscope, an Arduino Servo PWM Signal, and a Wild-Goose Chase

I made some seriously silly mistakes recently when testing a new oscilloscope and “known” digital signal.

Priced at ~$400, sometimes less, the Rigol 1052E is a digital oscilloscope that’s affordable enough for hobbyists.

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