Autonerdz
The Creative Lab Scope Technique Page
By Tom Roberts
This site will be very basic and will grow very slowly as time allows. Mostly it will be automotive related, specifically automotive diagnostics and use of the digital storage oscilloscope. I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to e-mail me with comments or suggestions. The purpose of this site is to share information that will benefit the industry as a whole, and help individual technicians be more effective. Feel free to use this material, but please credit the source as "Autonerdz.com".
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Perpetually Under Construction
The Nerd Series Available on CD (As Seen on TV)
The Pico PC Based Scopes Are Here
Autonerdz is THE PicoScope Automotive Authority in
North America
As Seen on KHOU TV Channel 11 News in Houston, Texas
On Scotty Kilmer’s ‘Crank It Up‘
The kits can be viewed and purchased HERE.
Other great diagnostic and training products there too.
All well worth your time to take a look
Watch A PicoScope Introduction Movie
Article Access Procedure:
The technical articles are free to access, but require a username and password. This is a separate system and your Autonerdz Community Forums login will not work with the articles section.
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Some of the scope images in the following technical articles are scope captures from a Fluke 97. The software used to download and process the data is AES Wave by Automotive Electronic Services. The high resolution captures were made with a PicoScope PC based DSO.
Technical Articles:
I often get asked about information sources. Since accurate systems descriptions and wiring diagrams are an integral part of Creative Lab Scope Technique, it is essential to have an information system that is as accurate and complete as possible. There are many information sources and we may have to use more than one. But only one stands out as the single most comprehensive factory source information system available. ALLDATA
Watch a movie demo of ALLDATA in a practical application
Flash Movies:
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Pico 6 Movie Examining Primary & Secondary
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The DSO Sample Rate Calculator Tutorial |
Other Stuff:
Links
( in no particular order)
International Automotive Technician's Network (The best networking tool for automotive professionals)
Automotive Electronic Services (Suppliers of all things scopeasetic and more)
Troubleshooters.com (Universal troubleshooting strategies for most anything including cars)
The Freeweb Auto Page (Gord Worobec's Automotive Links and Training)
Carley Automotive Software (Educational software)
Site Add (makes it free and easy to register your site with the top search engines)
(Jim Wilson's site of
GM wizardry)
Linder Technical Services (Home of the Injector Guru)
(Case examples and more)
Autoshop 101 (Electrical ASE Test Preparation)
Automotive & Accounting Software by R*KOM (Affordable programs for truck & auto repair shops, used car dealers, fleet managers, towing companies and general retail accounting. FREE demos to download - some FREE software.)
Pico Technology Limited (PC based scopes and more)
Children's ride (Motorcycle enthusiasts supporting Children's Hospital)
HyperPhysics (Rod Nave's amazing interactive physics exploration environment)
Best Auto Jobs.com (Site connecting job seekers and employers)
(The single most
complete automotive repair information system available)
Auto Parts - Wholesale Car Parts (Auto parts, car parts and truck parts at discount prices for all makes)
Smogsite.com (Educational automotive information for technicians who are taking their smog license test or who need help with diagnosis. Smog Refresher and Lab Scope Books available)
Nexus Marine Corporation (Custom wooden boat builders building fine boats and yachts. Performance art on the water.)
AutoElf.com (The Internet's most comprehensive automotive directory and auto search engine)
Northwest Transportation Training Consortium (Dedicated to Teaching and Sharing)
(Nick Hibberd’s Auto-Electrical Diagnostics
Site}
Northwest Automotive Trades Association (Representing the Automotive Trades since 1914…)
(MegaSquirt DIY Standalone Engine Management Systems, Wiring components and
Tuning Accessories. Basically a one-stop DIY-EFI shop!)
(a free on-line dictionary with
over 10,000 automotive terms, acronyms, and definitions.)
(Find awesome deals on a superior quality Discount Auto Parts, Discount Car
Parts and Accessories and more in our extensive auto parts catalog.)
Dewitz Diagnostic Solution Automotive Case Studies and More.
Auto Service Tech.com Information for the pro and novice alike
Automotive Management Network A place to exchange information about the management of all types of vehicle service facilities
Used Auto Parts | Used Car Parts U Need A Part is a Free Online Used Auto Parts, Car Parts, Truck Parts, & Motorcycle Parts Locator Service. Search hundreds of Auto Salvage Yards for the Used Car Parts you need.
Cummins Engines Cummins is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of diesel engines. Cummins manufactures on-highway vehicles, industrial equipment and power generation. We provide genuine parts and servicing for all Cummins diesel engines.
Interesting and fun for technicians and DIY alike with helpful repair videos and other resources.