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by calneel
Mon May 08, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: C and C++
Topic: Example C code for Picoscope 3406B for Windows
Replies: 1
Views: 3918

Example C code for Picoscope 3406B for Windows

Hi, I have been using Picoscope PS3406B for awhile in a Linux environment. I have developed code with help from Linux SDK to automate data recording using PS3406B. I am trying to do the same on a Windows 8.1 machine. I have downloaded SDK for the 64-bit machine. I am wondering if there is any exampl...
by calneel
Fri Jan 06, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: USB PC Oscilloscopes
Topic: Buffer Memory
Replies: 5
Views: 6774

Re: Buffer Memory

I am planning to purchase a 6000 series Picoscope. However, I can only use it if Pico Technology can provide a letter of volatility. Is it still true that 6000 series does not use any non-volatile memory, aka does not retain any information when switched off. Latest discussion on this topic was in 2...
by calneel
Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:45 pm
Forum: Linux
Topic: Confused about buffer data type in ps3000aSetDataBuffer
Replies: 1
Views: 8981

Confused about buffer data type in ps3000aSetDataBuffer

I am a bit confused about the buffer data type in the API PICO_STATUS ps3000aSetDataBuffer( int16_t handle, PS3000A_CHANNEL channel, int16_t *buffer int32_t bufferLth uint32_t segmentIndex PS3000A_RATIO_MODE mode ) According to the manual, the data resolution of PS3406B is 8-bit. My interpretation i...
by calneel
Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 for Linux
Topic: Can I use an executable tested for 3406B on 3406D?
Replies: 5
Views: 7311

Re: Can I use an executable tested for 3406B on 3406D?

Hi Hitesh I have installed the libraries on a stand-alone laptop running centOS 7 and successfully ran both usbtest and my executable on PS3406D. Thank you so much for the suggestion. I would also like to make it work on my centOS virtual machine. Now that we know the binary will work if the OS sees...
by calneel
Fri Oct 30, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 for Linux
Topic: Can I use an executable tested for 3406B on 3406D?
Replies: 5
Views: 7311

Re: Can I use an executable tested for 3406B on 3406D?

Hi Hitesh Thanks a lot for your response. I do not have much experience with developing under Linux environment, so let me try to understand your questions. 1. Does the PicoScope 3406D work when connected to the PicoScope 6 software on the CentOS platform? ND: I do not know what you mean by PicoScop...
by calneel
Fri Oct 23, 2015 4:58 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 for Linux
Topic: Can I use an executable tested for 3406B on 3406D?
Replies: 5
Views: 7311

Can I use an executable tested for 3406B on 3406D?

I have written some C code in Linux (centOS Release 6.6) using the libraries provided (ps3000a) by Picotech. The compiled executable is working fine on a 3406B oscilloscope. I have recently purchased a 3406D oscilloscope to utilize the fast data transfer rate of USB3.0. I tried to use the same execu...