PRN1404: PORTABLE SMART OSCILLOSCOPE WITH ANDROID INTERFACE FOR LAB APPLICATIONS

MOHD HAFIEZ BIN AHMAD POLITEKNIK MERLIMAU MELAKA

This innovation introduces a Portable Smart Digital Oscilloscope, developed to enhance access to electronic diagnostic tools, particularly within Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) environments. Conventional oscilloscopes are often costly, limited in availability, and restricted to laboratory settings, thereby constraining students’ opportunities for hands-on learning. This innovation addresses these limitations by offering a low-cost, portable, and mobile-integrated alternative that supports flexible learning.

The device is developed using a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller and integrated with the Scoppy Android application, enabling real-time waveform visualization via a smartphone interface. The development process encompasses conceptual design, hardware assembly, software configuration, and system integration to ensure reliable and efficient operation. The prototype demonstrates stable signal rendering, responsive performance, and adequate accuracy for foundational electronics applications.

By enabling practical signal analysis beyond conventional laboratories, this innovation supports student-centered and self-directed learning approaches. Its compact design and ease of use make it suitable for a wide range of users, including TVET students, secondary school learners, and technical trainees.

From a commercialization perspective, the innovation presents strong market potential as an educational kit complemented by structured learning modules. Its low production cost supports scalability and mass adoption, particularly in resource-constrained institutions. The product also holds potential appeal for hobbyists and entry-level users, further expanding its market reach.

The innovation has been presented at an International Conference (Seminar Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hayat) 2025 and subsequently peer-reviewed and published in the Politeknik & Kolej Komuniti Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (PMJSSH), further reinforcing its academic credibility and dissemination.

Overall, this innovation offers a practical, scalable, and impactful solution that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice in electronics education.