Good afternoon All,

This week I learned about a Picogroup member that had their scope kit stolen from them a while back. Since then they have come close to being able to replace what was taken only for life to get in the way again.

I have a refurbished 4423 that I would like to get into this person's hands. After exchanging emails I'm told this person already has attenuators, a homemade pressure transducer and some other accessories.

I'm posting about this for a couple reasons.

1. With the permission of the donators to the old scholarship fund I would like to use some of the $$ to cover shipping expenses and possibly some small accessories. I will be reaching out to these people directly via e-mail tomorrow.

2.  Do you have some old test gear that you don't use any more that you would be willing to donate to the cause?

What I have collected so far

Used 4423 scope
Used 20/60A current clamp

What would be nice to add to the kit.

High current clamp maybe a 600A model?
Basic test leads.

Is there anything else you think we should add?

I had mine stolen in 2016.

Every scope has a serial number which in the event of an issue is transmitted to Pico.

Odd that Pico were not willing to help locate my scope back then , I assume the same applies in this case.

Who is the Picogroup member if I may ask.

The member's screen name is K-Mech.

I sent the scope and a used low current clamp without the use of scholarship funds.

Soon K-Mech will have a Pico to use again.

If I have any left in there you're welcome to it.

Is there any way to donate funds or purchase from the store for him ?

buckbee wrote on Apr 5^th, 2021 at 2:42pm:

Is there any way to donate funds or purchase from the store for him ?

If you would like to purchase something for another member I would be happy to ship it to them on your behalf.

As for donations, I don't have anything setup separate from the scholarship fund at this time.

Thank you Buckbee for your generosity in sending K-Mech some test leads and probes to round out a picoscope kit.

I am certain it will be appreciated and put to good use.

TrevorSchlientz wrote on Apr 7^th, 2021 at 5:11am:

Thank you Buckbee for your generosity in sending K-Mech some test leads and probes to round out a picoscope kit. I am certain it will be appreciated and put to good use.

Glad i could help.  :)

Hello guys. I'd like to step in here and thank you guys for your generosity. I'm humbled to be in this group. You are great men, and in a world where men are consistently put down, I'm proud to be a part of such a group. Autonerdz has changed my life, and I hope to have an opportunity where I can give back to the community.

Thanks again.

K-Mech wrote on Apr 8^th, 2021 at 8:23pm:

in a world where men are consistently put down, I'm proud to be a part of such a group

Amen, brother!


K-Mech wrote on Apr 8^th, 2021 at 8:23pm:

Autonerdz has changed my life

Mine as well!

Jordan Hill wrote on Apr 8^th, 2021 at 8:28pm:

K-Mech wrote on Apr 8th, 2021 at 8:23pm: in a world where men are consistently put down, I'm proud to be a part of such a group Amen, brother! K-Mech wrote on Apr 8th, 2021 at 8:23pm: Autonerdz has changed my life Mine as well!

Mine too...never been the same since meeting Spence.

They tell me that if I continue Psychotherapy that it is possible I may recover, but every time I log in to therapy the fucking rooster crows and Tom posts the following day about muting the microphones, so it is difficult to attend and when I do Spence is there.

One ting I have learnt though is that there is nothing in life that cannot be changed into an electrical signal and viewed on a scope.

Think I might just go and overdose on Vegemite.

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K-Mech wrote on Apr 8^th, 2021 at 8:23pm:

Hello guys. I'd like to step in here and thank you guys for your generosity. I'm humbled to be in this group. You are great men, and in a world where men are consistently put down, I'm proud to be a part of such a group. Autonerdz has changed my life, and I hope to have an opportunity where I can give back to the community. Thanks again.

We should be thanking you. You too are a part of make the fabric that makes this place what it is. Keep doing what you do and sharing your stories to add to the others. I for one enjoyed seeing how you tackled the last one. 

Is there anything else you would like/need?

autosparky wrote on Apr 9^th, 2021 at 9:57pm:

Is there anything else you would like/need?

I think I'm good now. Thanks all. I'll let you know when its arrived from the shipping agent. Really excited, Christmas has come early for me  :D

If I may offer a suggestion to all Autonerdz....
I have an insurance policy on all of my tools, scope, laptops, tool boxes, etc. that covers theft, fire, damage, etc to any one of my tools/instruments.

You can buy the policy through your local insurance company, they call it an "Inland Marine" policy and it is very cheap.  I keep $15k of coverage and only pay like $20 a month.

Last year I made my first claim when I accidentally crushed the lens of my boroscope and they replaced it for me minus my small deductible.

It has given me peace of mind with all of the equipment I have should anything happen.

Damon Agostino wrote on May 9^th, 2021 at 10:52am:

If I may offer a suggestion to all Autonerdz.... I have an insurance policy on all of my tools, scope, laptops, tool boxes, etc. that covers theft, fire, damage, etc to any one of my tools/instruments. You can buy the policy through your local insurance company, they call it an "Inland Marine" policy and it is very cheap.  I keep $15k of coverage and only pay like $20 a month. Last year I made my first claim when I accidentally crushed the lens of my boroscope and they replaced it for me minus my small deductible. It has given me peace of mind with all of the equipment I have should anything happen.

That is a very valuable tip. Thank you for sharing.

Hi all. Just a quick update. I got my gift and have been playing with it. I'm so so grateful and humbled by your support. I'll try my best to give you some good CSIs along the way.

Meanwhile, I tried, and failed, in convincing myself that real Autonerdz don't cry... The last time that happened I was in Junior high, so you guys broke me real good!

Great news!  Thank you Trevor for making this happen!!