Electronics is my hobby, and because of my regular job and other activities, the time I can spend on it is limited.
Every year, we travel for the festive season to family abroad, and I allow myself to take along one single measurement instrument on that trip. One that I want to get to know better, one that can use more love, one that still has untapped potential for me.
For a couple of days, I approach that device in a holistic way, read the full manual (yes, it’s quite rewarding as it often shows the designer’s philosophy and leads you to unknown facts), read how other use it on the internet, and check out new software/ firmware as well – especially PC-based instruments can gain a lot of functionality over time.
Are there more people that do this? If you could choose one, which instrument would you take, and why?