VirtualBench Review by the Bald Engineer

National Instruments change the world of instrumentation when it released the VirtualBench. For about $2000 (USD), they give you a bench’s worth of equipment in a box about the size of Horowitz’s The Art of Electronics! In this video review, the bald engineer takes a look at each of the functions. Using a custom mixed signal oscilloscope (MSO) demo board, he points out what he likes (and doesn’t like) with the VirtualBench.
Overall, I like the box and I think you’ll see why. The iPad App is amazing. The specs are impressive. And overall, the instrument works well. You can also find my full review on the Virtual Bench on my blog: www.baldengineer.com/virtualbe...

[@damonbohls6101]

I worked specifically on the iPad touch functionality and spent a lot of time thinking about pinching/zooming. I really enjoyed hearing about your feedback on that in comparison to physical knobs :)

[@bald_engineer]

Very cool!

[@neoak]

Due to Digilent making the ADP5250 at half off today (their rebranded NI VB-8012), I have been watching videos about the Virtualbench to find out if it is worth it. Your approach to the device in your video made me realize it's a really good choice for half regular price (half of ~$2500), and less than half of what a new VB-8012 costs now (~$2800). I ordered one. Thanks for your video.

[@verdierkouassi7102]

TES COURS SONT TRÈS BIEN M.JAMES MERCI POUR TOUT. ( ALL VIDEO GOOD )

[@AndersJackson]

Actualy, you have three voltage meters. The oscilloscope has two voltage meters. ;-)
Function generators can be used to generate clocks to digital devices.

[@jpalm32]

My complaint is the site is confusing. Product not fully explained.