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learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:start [2016/09/09 20:53] – Marthalearn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:start [2017/05/18 20:51] – Sam K
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 The first thing we're going to do is navigate to the WaveForms 2015 page and get it downloaded. WaveForms 2015 is the free software that was created for use with the Analog Discovery 2 and is Mac, Linux, and Windows compatible.  The first thing we're going to do is navigate to the WaveForms 2015 page and get it downloaded. WaveForms 2015 is the free software that was created for use with the Analog Discovery 2 and is Mac, Linux, and Windows compatible. 
  
-If you don't have an Analog Discovery 2 yet, you can still download WaveForms 2015 and run it in demo mode to get a feel for the tools and interface. If you would like to skip straight to the unboxing description, jump down to Step 4!+If you don't have an Analog Discovery 2 yet, you can still download WaveForms 2015 and run it in demo mode to get a feel for the tools and interface. If you would like to skip straight to the unboxing description, [[https://reference.digilentinc.com/learn/instrumentation/tutorials/ad2-unboxing/start#step_4unboxing|jump down to Step 4]]!
  
 Head on over to Digilent's [[http://store.digilentinc.com/waveforms-2015-download-only/|WaveForms 2015 product page]] to get started! Head on over to Digilent's [[http://store.digilentinc.com/waveforms-2015-download-only/|WaveForms 2015 product page]] to get started!
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 The Analog Discovery 2 comes in a plastic [[http://store.digilentinc.com/project-box-sticker-sheet-add-on/|project box]] with a cardboard wrap keeping it secure.  The Analog Discovery 2 comes in a plastic [[http://store.digilentinc.com/project-box-sticker-sheet-add-on/|project box]] with a cardboard wrap keeping it secure. 
  
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:ad2-unboxing:ad2_box.jpg |Analog Discovery 2 box.}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:fc92d6lioojzmy2.medium.jpg |Analog Discovery 2 box.}}
  
 On the back of the cardboard wrap is a brief description of the Analog Discovery 2 and what it can do for you. You can also see some of the product specifications beneath the wrap inside of the box. These specifications can also be found on the Analog Discovery 2 [[http://store.digilentinc.com/analog-discovery-2-100msps-usb-oscilloscope-logic-analyzer-and-variable-power-supply/|product page]] as well as the [[https://reference.digilentinc.com/reference/instrumentation/analog-discovery-2/reference-manual?redirect=1id=analog_discovery_2:refmanual|reference manual]].  On the back of the cardboard wrap is a brief description of the Analog Discovery 2 and what it can do for you. You can also see some of the product specifications beneath the wrap inside of the box. These specifications can also be found on the Analog Discovery 2 [[http://store.digilentinc.com/analog-discovery-2-100msps-usb-oscilloscope-logic-analyzer-and-variable-power-supply/|product page]] as well as the [[https://reference.digilentinc.com/reference/instrumentation/analog-discovery-2/reference-manual?redirect=1id=analog_discovery_2:refmanual|reference manual]]. 
  
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:ad2_backbox.jpg |Back of box.}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:f2kn266ioojzmzn.medium.jpg |Back of box.}}
  
-Go ahead and remove the cardboard wrap off from the box (feel free to keep it or recycle!).+Go ahead and remove the cardboard wrap from the box (feel free to keep it or recycle!). 
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 +{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:f5mm6xiioojzn1b.medium.jpg |Remove wrap.}}
  
 Now that you've removed the cardboard wrap, you can see the Analog Discovery 2 nestled safely within the project box and the surrounding support material.  Now that you've removed the cardboard wrap, you can see the Analog Discovery 2 nestled safely within the project box and the surrounding support material. 
  
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:ad2_unwrapped.jpg |Remove wrap.}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:f607cprioojzn4h.medium.jpg |Box without wrap.}}
  
 Open the project box, which is a fantastic project container, and open up the top cardboard compartment. Here you will find all of the accessories that ship with the Analog Discovery 2.  Open the project box, which is a fantastic project container, and open up the top cardboard compartment. Here you will find all of the accessories that ship with the Analog Discovery 2. 
  
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:ad2_open.jpg |Open up the top cardboard compartment.}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:f840n3eioo5eco2.medium.jpg |Open up the top cardboard compartment.}}
  
 The accessories include a ferrite cable snap-on, a 5-pack of 6-pin male headers, a USB to micro-B cable, and one 2x15 (30-pin) flywire connector that provides access to the oscilloscope, voltage sources, waveform generators, triggers, digital I/O, and ground connections The accessories include a ferrite cable snap-on, a 5-pack of 6-pin male headers, a USB to micro-B cable, and one 2x15 (30-pin) flywire connector that provides access to the oscilloscope, voltage sources, waveform generators, triggers, digital I/O, and ground connections
  
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:ad2_wires.jpg |Accessories.}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:fh0l06qioojzn7j.medium.jpg |Accessories.}}
  
 Now we'll go ahead and take the Analog Discovery 2 out of the box.  Now we'll go ahead and take the Analog Discovery 2 out of the box. 
  
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:ad2_oob.jpg |Removing the Analog Discovery 2 from the project box.}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:fc07pe4ioojzn94.medium.jpg |Removing the Analog Discovery 2 from the project box.}}
  
 At this point, we recommend that you go ahead and dispose of the cardboard packaging material as it is not meant to last and takes up valuable space within the project box; however, you may keep it there if you wish! At this point, we recommend that you go ahead and dispose of the cardboard packaging material as it is not meant to last and takes up valuable space within the project box; however, you may keep it there if you wish!
  
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:ad2_material.jpg |Empty cardboard compartments.}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:fjmk39xioojznap.medium.jpg |Empty cardboard compartments.}}
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 You will notice that there is a pin diagram for the Analog Discovery 2 behind the cardboard compartments. This shows you which pins go to the oscilloscope, waveform generator, digital I/O, and triggers.  You will notice that there is a pin diagram for the Analog Discovery 2 behind the cardboard compartments. This shows you which pins go to the oscilloscope, waveform generator, digital I/O, and triggers. 
  
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:ad2_diagram.jpg |Pin diagram.}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:frugb0rioojzndb.medium.jpg |Pin diagram.}}
  
 On the back of the card is a list of the tools included in WaveForms 2015.  On the back of the card is a list of the tools included in WaveForms 2015. 
  
-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:waveforms_features.jpg |WaveForms 2015 features.}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:ad2-unboxing:f60wgksioojzneh.medium.jpg |WaveForms 2015 features.}}
  
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