WORKFLOW / discovery-05a8ca234d309a4bdb096c10

Capture and decode a hobby circuit's UART signals

# Capture and decode a hobby circuit's UART signals

ID: discovery-05a8ca234d309a4bdb096c10
Category: Creativity & hobbies
Reported agent: Claude Code
Evidence: Setup guide
Source: [GitHub](https://github.com/Netlist-Studio/scope-mcp)
Last reviewed: 2026-11-12

scope-mcp documents Claude Code configuring a supported oscilloscope, capturing a waveform and reading decoded UART frames. Use real captures to investigate serial communication.

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## Prerequisites

- Agilent MSOX2024A on a trusted LAN, scope-mcp and Python dependencies
- An owned low-voltage circuit with a correctly attached probe, known signal limits and UART settings

## Connections and alternatives

- Name the already-probed channel and expected baud rate.
- Provide an expected test transaction or byte sequence for comparison with captured frames.

## Workflow steps

- Identify the scope, read its state and confirm channel, probe setup, signal limits and expected UART settings with me.
- Agree on acquisition settings, then configure timebase, channel and trigger; capture a bounded transaction and retain a screenshot.
- Use scope_serial_setup_uart and scope_serial_read to decode frames. Inspect waveform evidence for clipping, missed triggers or uncertain decoding.
- Return captured frames, settings and discrepancies against the expected bytes. Preserve raw evidence and leave circuit or firmware changes for review.

## Expected result

A measured UART capture and evidence-backed serial fault investigation.

## Limitations

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Starter request

TASK: Capture and decode a hobby circuit's UART signals

MY SETUP
- Agilent MSOX2024A on a trusted LAN, scope-mcp and Python dependencies
- An owned low-voltage circuit with a correctly attached probe, known signal limits and UART settings

BEFORE STARTING
Confirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.

WORKFLOW
1. Identify the scope, read its state and confirm channel, probe setup, signal limits and expected UART settings with me.
2. Agree on acquisition settings, then configure timebase, channel and trigger; capture a bounded transaction and retain a screenshot.
3. Use scope_serial_setup_uart and scope_serial_read to decode frames. Inspect waveform evidence for clipping, missed triggers or uncertain decoding.
4. Return captured frames, settings and discrepancies against the expected bytes. Preserve raw evidence and leave circuit or firmware changes for review.

EXPECTED RESULT
A measured UART capture and evidence-backed serial fault investigation.

LIMITATIONS
Documented capability, not independently tested. The repository names one tested scope/firmware combination. Correct probing and protocol settings remain human responsibilities; this is not a general electrical-safety system.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Source notes

Documented capability, not independently tested. The repository names one tested scope/firmware combination. Correct probing and protocol settings remain human responsibilities; this is not a general electrical-safety system. Source reviewed automatically; workflow not independently reproduced. Connection options require verification in your own agent.

## Stored structured recipe

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## Agent adaptations

Available IDs: dots, grok-bot, instinct, muse

### ChatGPT Dots (dots)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- Agilent MSOX2024A on a trusted LAN, scope-mcp and Python dependencies
- An owned low-voltage circuit with a correctly attached probe, known signal limits and UART settings

## Connections

- Name the already-probed channel and expected baud rate.
- Provide an expected test transaction or byte sequence for comparison with captured frames.

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Capture and decode a hobby circuit's UART signals

MY SETUP
- Agilent MSOX2024A on a trusted LAN, scope-mcp and Python dependencies
- An owned low-voltage circuit with a correctly attached probe, known signal limits and UART settings

EXPECTED RESULT
A measured UART capture and evidence-backed serial fault investigation.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Grok Bot (grok-bot)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- Agilent MSOX2024A on a trusted LAN, scope-mcp and Python dependencies
- An owned low-voltage circuit with a correctly attached probe, known signal limits and UART settings

## Connections

- Name the already-probed channel and expected baud rate.
- Provide an expected test transaction or byte sequence for comparison with captured frames.

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Capture and decode a hobby circuit's UART signals

MY SETUP
- Agilent MSOX2024A on a trusted LAN, scope-mcp and Python dependencies
- An owned low-voltage circuit with a correctly attached probe, known signal limits and UART settings

EXPECTED RESULT
A measured UART capture and evidence-backed serial fault investigation.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Instinct (instinct)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- Agilent MSOX2024A on a trusted LAN, scope-mcp and Python dependencies
- An owned low-voltage circuit with a correctly attached probe, known signal limits and UART settings

## Connections

- Name the already-probed channel and expected baud rate.
- Provide an expected test transaction or byte sequence for comparison with captured frames.

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Capture and decode a hobby circuit's UART signals

MY SETUP
- Agilent MSOX2024A on a trusted LAN, scope-mcp and Python dependencies
- An owned low-voltage circuit with a correctly attached probe, known signal limits and UART settings

EXPECTED RESULT
A measured UART capture and evidence-backed serial fault investigation.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Meta Muse (muse)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- Agilent MSOX2024A on a trusted LAN, scope-mcp and Python dependencies
- An owned low-voltage circuit with a correctly attached probe, known signal limits and UART settings

## Connections

- Name the already-probed channel and expected baud rate.
- Provide an expected test transaction or byte sequence for comparison with captured frames.

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Capture and decode a hobby circuit's UART signals

MY SETUP
- Agilent MSOX2024A on a trusted LAN, scope-mcp and Python dependencies
- An owned low-voltage circuit with a correctly attached probe, known signal limits and UART settings

EXPECTED RESULT
A measured UART capture and evidence-backed serial fault investigation.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

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