Oscilloscope Pro is useful tool for electronic engineers/audio engineers wanting to monitor electronic/audio signals Find this application by searching for Oscilloscope in the market or use the QR code to the right.
Currently there are two input options for the application.
***** USB SUPPORT ******
The newest and best input option is a USB hardware device provided by Gabotronics. USB host mode has now been compatible since android 3.1, therefore most new phones and tablets will support USB host mode (Please check device). NFX Oscilloscope supports the Gabotronics Xprotolab (firmware V1.84 and greater), this has 2 analogue input channels and 8 digital channels and measures a tiny 2.5 x 4 cm!! The device it’s self is a cheap portable alternative to most mainstream oscilloscopes, and has many different features. Connecting the Xprotolab to the NFX Oscilloscope provides a powerful and cheap oscilloscope platform for your portable needs. For more information on the Xprotolab click the following link.
http://www.gabotronics.com/development-boards/xmega-xprotolab.htm
So match this application with the cheap device from gabotronics and you will get a great portable oscilloscope!
Note: Only the analogue channels are supported on the xprotolab, future updates will bring digital and tone generator support.
Spec list for xprotolab:
2 Analog Inputs
Maximum Sampling rate: 2MSPS
Analog Bandwidth: 200kHz
Resolution: 8bits
Input Impedance: 1MΩ
Buffer size per channel: 256
Input Voltage Range: -14V to +20V
Currently the NFX OScilloscope only supports the 2 Analogue channels on the Xprotolab, but updates will bring AWG (onboard tone generator) and digital inputs support.
Currently the USB mode has been tested on Samsung Galaxy Nexus , Asus Transformer , Asus Nexus 7.
Application Usage
Usage of the application is simple with many features implemented with touch gestures and a quick preference side bar which is highlighted yellow in the picture.
There are 4 different trigger options highlighted in blue
- Free : No triggering
- Auto : This continuously displays the input, but will also trigger on signals which exceed the trigger threshold.
- Trigger : This is designed to monitor continuous signals, for example a sinusoid.
- Impulse : Impulse mode will trigger and pause on the first break of the threshold
The following shows the controlling gestures.
- Move the markers by dragging with one finger in the X axis
- Dragging else where in the X axis moves the trigger point on screen
- Dragging in the Y axis will move the nearest channel up and down.
- Dragging in the red area will move the trigger level up and down.
- Pinch in the X direction will adjust the time per division
- Pinch in the Y direction will adjust the gain on the nearest channel
***** Microphone SUPPORT ******
The second option is the microphone input to the android device. This can be used to attach a scope lead to the jack socket. More information can be found at the following website.
http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Preamplifier-for-Smartphone-Oscilloscopes/
The application has three different modes which are accessed by pressing the devices menu button. These modes are:
- Auto : This continuously displays the input, but will also trigger on signals which exceed the trigger threshold.
- Trigger : This is designed to monitor continuous signals, for example a sinusoid.
- Impulse : The impulse mode has an extended time range in comparison to the trigger mode, there is an also flag which can be set to only trigger once and stop monitoring. In this mode it is possible to drag the time line along and view data after the trigger point.
The simple UI allows fast manipulation of the X and Y axis, along with quick manipulation of trigger positions and amplitudes.
From the menu it is possible to move to a settings page where the trigger detection(falling/rising/both edge), sample rate, voltage span amongst others.
Features Round up:
- Three different modes to adapt to the situation
- Quick and easy manipulation to gain/time/trigger threshold levels
- Adaptable trigger settings to suit the users needs
- Fundamental Frequency readings
- Input Level readings
For information on scope cables please see the following two posts https://nfxdevelopment.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/155/ and https://nfxdevelopment.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/more-scope-cables/
That’s the full run down of the application. See the images below for examples of the UI.
NFX Development 
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Hi,
Thanks for the tips.
Unfortunately this is my second job and I do not have the time to put into web design. Therefore all my time goes into the development and stabilisation of the application.
Thanks again, I hope you understand.
Nick Winder
What android versions is this compatible with? Was not able to install it on android 4.0.3.
Hi,
This may be dependant on the device that you use. Unfortunately not all devices can be supported due to some specific needs. this could be USB support etc. What device are you using? Thanks
HTC Vivid (PH39100), thanks
Hi again.
Could I ask that you use AndroidPit to download the application which is a alternate app store. This is another store that I distribute on as an alternative, they have slightly more relaxed requirement specs, which may help in your case. Thanks
Install from AndroidPit worked. Thanks for the support.
Have to wait for my cable to ship. The app is running, and sampling from the speaker works.
Of the 2 choices in inputs… is there a certain one that is more accurate and is there one that works better for the Nexus 7 tablet?
Thanks to another user I did some testing on the Nexus and it appears there is no external microphone support on the jack socket. So therefore the only way to go is the gabotronics products. Thanks
Does your app support X-Y mode for a component tracer?
Hi, At the current time there is no support for X-Y. This could be supported in the future, but I cannot put a time scale on it. Thanks
See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
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System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format.
at System.Number.StringToNumber(String str, NumberStyles options, NumberBuffer& number, NumberFormatInfo info, Boolean parseDecimal)
at System.Number.ParseDecimal(String value, NumberStyles options, NumberFormatInfo numfmt)
at System.Convert.ToDecimal(String value)
at OscilloscopeDotNet1.Form1.USBConnect() in D:\Projects\Visual Studio\Xprotolab_interface\MainForm.cs:line 4755
at OscilloscopeDotNet1.Form1.Connect() in D:\Projects\Visual Studio\Xprotolab_interface\MainForm.cs:line 4765
at OscilloscopeDotNet1.Form1.Form1_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e) in D:\Projects\Visual Studio\Xprotolab_interface\MainForm.cs:line 4661
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at OscilloscopeDotNet1.Form1.WndProc(Message& m) in D:\Projects\Visual Studio\Xprotolab_interface\MainForm.cs:line 5774
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
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mscorlib
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.296 (RTMGDR.030319-2900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework64/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
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Xprotolab_interface
Assembly Version: 0.10.4649.20634
Win32 Version: 0.10.4649.20634
CodeBase: file:///C:/My_Documents/Gabotronics/Xprotolab_interface/obj/Debug/Xprotolab_interface.exe
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1001 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1001 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1001 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100)
CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.233 built by: RTMGDR
CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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Accessibility
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
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************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.
For example:
When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.
From a WIN 7 machine. also crashes on Android Tablets, both the T-101 and the V909. Suggestions?
Hi, Sorry this is a debug dialogue had in there to try and work out when it happened.
One question I have though, how and why are you running this on a win7 machine?
When does this crash happen?
Any more info, please could you email nfxdevelopment@gmail.com so I keep records.
Thanks
I have a Win 7 machine, works after complaining, works great when it is not crashed, once up it is stable.
I have the NFX Oscilloscope app on a ASUS T-101 and a T-mobile LG-V909.
The V909 is erratic, crashes, may not find the USB device.
I have never gotten the T-101 to find the oscilloscope.
Suggestions.
Found this.. thought it might be helpful to someone. It seems to cover various ROMs and what’s being reported as claiming to have USB Host support and what actually does. I’m not totally sure the Asus Transformer TF101 has support, it’s a little confusing.
http://usbhost.chainfire.eu/
Also, reading somewhere else it seems like you might need a USB OTG (On The Go) adapter cable that allows the device to act as host. So maybe it’s not just software support but might also need this OTG cable as well?
I’m just starting into learning electronics and from what I saw years ago, an oscilloscope would be very helpful so I’m researching before I buy. Using my existing Android devices as a display would be a great space saver, and I’m sure save a few bucks as well… plus the ability to upgrade software is pretty nice.
I have an Asus Transformer TF101, an HP Touchpad (with CM9 if I recall.. been a while), an HTC EVO 4G (my old phone) and an HTC EVO 4G LTE (new phone). I’m tempted to get one of the XMEGA deals and hope one of these devices supports the host mode properly. hah
Hi.
Would USB microphone work instead of the internal one when using a tablet with OTG support, such as the Nexus 7 ?
Thanks!
The oscilloscope should work with any microphone plugged into the device, as the application will pick up the primary microphone from the Android device.
Thanks
Exception: java.lang.ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException:
“length=441; index=441”;
WaveformGauge.java line 457
While moving cursors to the right-hand part of the screen in an attempt to turn them off. I just bought the app from Play Store right now, so I suspect I have recent code. Thank you.
I have just sent out a update, which is V6.1.21 , this should fix your problem. I hope you enjoy the application.
That cursor issue seems OK, but at the moment, I see:
Exception: java.lang
IllegalArgumentException: “Invalid audio
buffer size.”; AudioRecord.java line 340
When I was changing sample rate from 44.1 to 28 kHz. Thank you.
Hello, is there any update for fixing this bug? Thank you.
I have just posted v6.1.22, which will have a fix for this bug in. Once again I thank you or bringing this to our attention.
Not sure what’s going on, but the green trigger level marker has disappeared. It shows up in microphone mode but not in USB mode with the Xprotolab Plain. I can still drag in that area and see the trigger value change, but the green marker is gone. Any thoughts?
Hi, If you could just quickly email nfxdevelopment@gmail.com. I will try and help with your issue. Thanks
Order number GPA.3373.1295.8670.44682 refers. I have bought and downloaded this app but I need something else to get the app working. Please advise what this is. Thank you
HI, there are two possible options. You can use the USB mode by clicking the USB checkbox on the right hand panel or use a scope probe with a jack to plug into the android device. I would suggest going with the USB option as the band width and features are much better. Check out http://www.gabotronics.com/ for more information on the units. Thanks