[RESOLVED] Confusion issue with the current Picoscope package between the two versions of Pico Technology

[renaud67]

Hello,

Following a request from a physics professor in our Chemistry Department at the Robert Schuman University Institute of Technology (IUT), who uses Pico Technology USB oscilloscopes for electronic physical measurement labs, I updated the Picoscope T@M software package, which manages these oscilloscopes, from the WAPT store and deployed it to the computers in the requested lab. What I noticed, and what the professor pointed out to me, is that the version of Picoscope installed in the package is incorrect. There's a mix-up between two versions offered by Pico Technology, as the URL for the wrong version was used in the update_package.py file.
Pico Technology offers two versions of the Picoscope software:
- Picoscope T&M, downloadable from https://www.picotech.com, allows you to manage standard USB oscilloscopes for physical measurements in the lab or during practical sessions.
Picoscope Automotive, downloadable from https://www.picoauto.com, allows you to manage oscilloscopes for car test benches and analysis.

When I corrected the URL of the update_package.py file, I noticed that its script, which downloads the latest stable version of the installation executable, no longer works. After some modifications and unsuccessful tests, I decided to delete the update_package.py file and manually copy the executable file while I look for a solution.

Could you please correct the update_package.py file to automatically download the correct version, namely Picoscope T@M?

Thank you,
Best regards,
Renaud Schmitt

[italbot]

Hello,

I believe a colleague modified this package today. Is the expected version indeed 7.2.10?
That said, we haven't changed the URL. When I go to https://www.picotech.com/downloads , I don't see a direct link to a binary. This probably explains why we chose the other URL, as it shows the version and the link to the binary.

Sincerely,

Ingrid

[renaud67]

Hello,

Even though the application has the same name, it's not the same program. The addition of "T&M" (Test & Messaging) and "automotive" after the name (plus the PicoDiagnostics program) means each only manages its own range of oscilloscope models (there are also significant price differences between the two ranges).
I've attached a screenshot of each application, and you'll immediately see the difference.

Sincerely,
Renaud67

[italbot]

Hello,

I will take care of modifying this package; I will get back to you when it's done.

Sincerely,

Ingrid

[italbot]

You can find the modified package in pre-production right now: https://wapt.tranquil.it/store/fr/tis-picoscope
And it will be available in the store in 5 days.

Sincerely,

Ingrid

[renaud67]

Hello,

Thank you for your help.

Best wishes for 2026 from the IT Department of the Robert Schuman University Institute of Technology.
Sincerely,