[time-nuts] HP 5335A counter and GPIB control

[Mark Haun]

I don't know about the UGPlus, but if you are just getting set up for
GPIB then don't overlook the possibility of Ethernet-to-GPIB adapters. 
Fewer location and cabling issues (you can even access your instruments
remotely if you should ever need to), and you can connect as many GPIB
instruments as you want to the same adapter, within reason.  You should
be able to pick up something like an E2050A for ~ $100.  Then you never
need to futz with poorly supported USB adapters again.  OTOH, there is
software which *expects* a USB-GPIB dongle... not sure if John Miles'
toolkit falls into that category or not.

This seems to be a minority opinion, so my situation may be unusual...
but I really like my E2050A, and the ease of doing everything from
python without that ugly/bloated VISA layer.

Mark

On 12-Mar-20 3:12 PM, Perry Sandeen via time-nuts wrote:
> Learned Gentlemen,
> I D/L'd the John Miles' toolkit.  It's just what I was looking for!
> Another question.
> There are numerous GPIB-USB adapters available on ebay most go for $75 and up. Yet ther is this company UGPlus USB to GPIB controller Made in USA that sells their units for $46 shipped.
> Does anyone know how well they work or if they need more software or *fiddling around* than the more expensive units?
> Regards,
> Perrier
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