Remote Control of Rigol DS1054z Oscilloscope #

Controlling the Rigol DS1054z oscilloscope remotely can be incredibly useful for automation, data collection, and analysis. This post outlines the steps I took to set up remote access to the oscilloscope using various tools and software, including DSRemote, PulseView, and Python libraries.

Trying to Capture Oscilloscope Data via USB/LAN #

There are a couple of tools available to remotely control or view the Rigol DS1054z:

DSRemote: A software tool for viewing and controlling Rigol oscilloscopes.
PulseView: A GUI tool that uses the sigrok library for data acquisition.

Setting Up `DSRemote` #

I initially tried using the pre-compiled binary of DSRemote, but ran into some compatibility issues on Fedora 41. Here’s how I resolved them and eventually built the software from source.

Issue: Missing `libtiff.so.5` #

The pre-compiled binary of DSRemote required libtiff.so.5, but Fedora 41 only had /usr/lib64/libtiff.so.6. To resolve this, I created a symbolic link:

sudo ln -s /usr/lib64/libtiff.so.6 /usr/lib64/libtiff.so.5

Building `DSRemote` from Source #

After some experimentation, I decided to build DSRemote from source. Below are the steps I followed:

Update the system and install necessary development tools and libraries:

sudo dnf update
sudo dnf groupinstall development-tools development-libs
sudo dnf install g++ qt5-qtbase qt5-qtbase-devel

Clone the DSRemote repository and build the software:

git clone https://gitlab.com/Teuniz/DSRemote.git
cd DSRemote
qmake-qt5
make -j8
sudo make install

Run DSRemote to start the application:
```
DSRemote
```

Additional Resources for Remote Control #

For a detailed tutorial on setting up remote control for Rigol oscilloscopes under Linux, I found this guide helpful: Using Rigol DS1074z Oscilloscope Under Linux and PulseView.

Python Libraries for Future Reference #

For those interested in scripting or automating tasks with Python, there are several libraries available for controlling Rigol oscilloscopes. Here are a couple of forks I maintain for reference:

These libraries provide a foundation for remote control and data acquisition using Python.

Conclusion #

Setting up remote control for the Rigol DS1054z oscilloscope can be a bit challenging, especially when dealing with software dependencies and compatibility issues. However, tools like DSRemote, PulseView, and Python libraries make it possible to unlock the full potential of your oscilloscope for remote use. I hope this guide helps you get started!

Happy tinkering!

Logs #

Mon 12/02/2024 #

built and install dsremote on pixelbook