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Soldering Process
Customers have mixed feelings about the soldering process of the Treedix DSO138 DIY Kit Handheld Digital Oscilloscope. Some emphasized the importance of proper angle and heating for successful soldering, while others noted that all surface mount devices were already pre-soldered.

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Quality
Was fun to build and it works.
This way you will not over-heat it and not destroy it.
I've been in electronics since a teenager (50+ years) and generally there can be gremlins.
Would be better with operating instructions instead of just assembly instructions
Price
For a scope sold for less than $20.
Competitiveness
Remember lead free solder has a much higher melting point, but 60-40 (with lead) has a much lower melting point and solder melt... Read More
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- This product had a total of 75 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 9 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Overall its a decent oscilloscope and easy to assemble if you have the proper tools and definitely experience with soldering in some tight quarters because some pads are close so you really have to pay attention and solder from the best angle to not bridge with another pad
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Some kits like elenco kits force you to solder the contacts of the lcd which you can easily overheat and destroy it bad design
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So if youre a beginner take your time and study the best angle to solder from
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It would be helpful to have an adjustable soldering iron but not essential
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Remember lead free solder has a much higher melting point but 6040 with lead has a much lower melting point and solder melts faster so youre inandout of each solder
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However the guide mentions a firmware upgrade but apparently thats not correct because i tried it and no luck
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Took my time putting it together but no 5 volts so centered the wave was impossible
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Tried to rework it died after that
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