How to Set Up Oscilloscope Probes, Vertical and Horizontal Scale (Part 1)

This video is part of an Article Series: XYZs of Oscilloscopes.

Anyone can twiddle the knobs on a scope and get something. And there’s always “Autoset” in a pinch. But do you know how to compensate a probe? How about the difference between a 1X and 10X probe? Do you know what ac coupling can do for you? Once you get the vertical controls figured out, the horizontal controls are easy.

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