You're right, I was thinking about software engineers in software field when writing this. But I actually came from embedded field, and I did use embedded board

You're right, I was thinking about software engineers in software field when writing this. But I actually came from embedded field, and I did use embedded boards and some equipment before, and there are ways to get it cheaper. Development board is maybe $400-$500 and the scope, if you lease it or buy it via monthly payments, should fit in this 5%.