In need of feedback about some general test equipment

[edman222]

Hey guys, I was recently thinking about the tools I design for personal use and thought that perhaps I should expand and offer them to others at a low cost.

I wanted to get a better idea of what some of you guys value in test equipment and tools before I commit any serious work into making them "everyone" friendly. So i have made a short 10 question survey, If you have a minute or two to answer it, that would not only help me, but would eventually help in creating a better product for everyone to use and enjoy.
Thanks! If you have other comments post them here.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FWJQ8FN

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

I took your survey, but your text fields should just be labeled Comments. I didn't know if I hit a button whould you see the Text field?

 

[edman222]

Yes the comments are included when you hit done, thanks so much

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

In that case, if I needed to comment, I didn't select a response but added it into the comment field.

Kinda assuming Radio buttons of A,B,C,D and other

and not A,B,C,D and Additional Comments

 

[edman222]

Yea i think so... Its my first time using a survey program :S lol but it seems to be working.

 

[Mikebits]

Your survey needs to be more market specific. Your questions were too broad based on the user base of this forum. i.e. hobbiest, engineer/techs. Savvy?

As an engineer, my budget would allow me to purchase top of the line gear, while as a hobbiest I would settle for much less. Get my meaning. Savvy?

 

[MrAl]

Hi,

You can also build some of your own test gear. I did that for years. That not only gives you the test equipment, but teaches you a lot about how test equipment is made and what it takes to make measurements.

 

[edman222]

Thanks Mikebits! I know my survey is broad, i wanted a general idea of a couple things so I could have a better direction for the future. I don't want the elctro-tech forums to be full of surveys, especially since no one likes to do surveys in the first place (i know this because of the number or responses i got)...

 

[JimB]

I felt sorry for your poor response so I completed your survey.

Generally, I buy high grade commercial equipment which is past its "first flush of youth".
That way I get good quality and performance at a hobby price, the down side is that I may have to repair it now and again.

JimB