Hello, if any one can help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
~How do you measure the osc frequency of an inductor/coil with a scope~
I am trying to measure the oscillating frequency of a coil which I have made for a project. I used 30 guage insulated wire and turned it about 200 or so turns around a one inch wooden dowel. I have an oscilloscope and have become familiar with its functions. I am not sure exactly how to connect the scope to the coil to measure its frequency. I know to have the scope on AC, but Should I have the coil connected to the powered circuit when I measure it or just measure the secluded coil? Plans say it should show about 1/2 to 1 volt p to p so I would guess that means measure the coil when it is hooked up to the powered circuit, correct?
when connect the positive and negative of the oscilloscope to the two leads on the coil i get no signal, a straight line.
Thank you very much, Greg
~How do you measure the osc frequency of an inductor/coil with a scope~
I am trying to measure the oscillating frequency of a coil which I have made for a project. I used 30 guage insulated wire and turned it about 200 or so turns around a one inch wooden dowel. I have an oscilloscope and have become familiar with its functions. I am not sure exactly how to connect the scope to the coil to measure its frequency. I know to have the scope on AC, but Should I have the coil connected to the powered circuit when I measure it or just measure the secluded coil? Plans say it should show about 1/2 to 1 volt p to p so I would guess that means measure the coil when it is hooked up to the powered circuit, correct?
when connect the positive and negative of the oscilloscope to the two leads on the coil i get no signal, a straight line.
Thank you very much, Greg