Oscilloscope Probes

[robmdall]

I have a used oscilloscope coming in a few weeks (B&K 2190 100MHZ). It doesn't come with any probes. I have been searching around the net for probes and just like everything else in this world, they come in different styles and costs. For stompbox use do I really need a $60 probe (more then I paid for the scope w/ shipping). I don't see much difference in the specs for a 15$ probe and the more expensive ones. \

Any comments would be appreciated.

Rob

[Thomeeque]

I have a used oscilloscope coming in a few weeks (B&K 2190 100MHZ). It doesn't come with any probes. I have been searching around the net for probes and just like everything else in this world, they come in different styles and costs. For stompbox use do I really need a $60 probe (more then I paid for the scope w/ shipping). I don't see much difference in the specs for a 15$ probe and the more expensive ones. \

Any comments would be appreciated.

Rob

For basic use and audio frequency range you can IMO start even with something like this:



or some DIY probe..

T.

[MoltenVoltage]

I found some extra probes on ebay for about $15 and they work great.  They are only good to about 20Mhz, but for most people that isn't an issue.

I'm pretty sure this was the seller:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-new-Two-Oscilloscope-Scope-Clip-Probe-100MHz-Kit_W0QQitemZ170362840411QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27aa6aa55b

[robmdall]

Thanks Guys. Tom, I would have never thought of that, great Idea.

Molten, thanks for the link!!

Rob