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Rui Maciel
- Jan 1, 1970
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Can you spare any tips on DMMs for newbies?
Thanks in advance,
Rui Maciel
Thanks in advance,
Rui Maciel
Can you spare any tips on DMMs for newbies?
Can you spare any tips on DMMs for newbies?
Buy a cheap one, and start using it. You'll then learn from experienceCan you spare any tips on DMMs for newbies?
Michael said:Buy a cheap one, and start using it. You'll then learn from experience
what is there, and get a better idea of what you might want in the way of
a better DMM. Someone already pointed out the need to be careful or
you'll wreck the meter, a beginner is far more likely to make mistakes
than one with experience, so buying a cheap meter means you won't lose
much if/when you do damage the meter. Or your interest in electronics
won't last, so you haven't spent too much on it by buying the cheap meter.
People could supply a list of "needed test equipment", but you have to be
the judge of what you need and can afford, but you won't get to that point
until you've actually started doing things. So when you can, it is far
better to start with used or cheap equipment, to get a feel for it, which
helps you to make an informed decision when/if you need something better.
I bought my first oscilliscope at an amateur radio auction for five
dollars, it was horrible, heavy and very old almost forty years ago,
but it gave me something to play with, which at that point was mostly what
I wanted a scope for. I learned the basics, and then learned how lousy
that scope was. That seems to be a better situation than being told
what you need, spending the money, and then not knowing what to do with
the scope.
Good point. Yet, there are tons of cheap portable DMMs on ebay which, besides external appearance
and what sort of battery they take, appear to lack any relevant difference. Are there any features
that I should look for?
Good point. Yet, there are tons of cheap portable DMMs on ebay which,
besides external appearance
and what sort of battery they take, appear to lack any relevant
difference.
Are there any features that I should look for?
Rui Maciel said:Can you spare any tips on DMMs for newbies?
Thanks in advance,
Rui Maciel
Jesus Phil, is our language that hard to comprehend or you guysPhil said:"Rui Maciel"
** DMMs use probes - not tips.
Fuckwit.
... Phil
Rui said:Can you spare any tips on DMMs for newbies?
Thanks in advance,
Rui Maciel
Rui Maciel said:Can you spare any tips on DMMs for newbies?
Thanks in advance,
Rui Maciel
ah Phil, sounds like you got up on the right side of the bed.Phil Allison said:"Rui Maciel"
** DMMs use probes - not tips.
Fuckwit.
... Phil
Jesus Phil, is our language that hard to comprehend
those things are sold and have been sold in a variety of inners withBill said:Harbor Freight - 7 function - DMM - $1.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-90899.html
Only problem is using it in direct sunlight which adds about 0.5 to
the reading.
Use in shaded light only.
-Bill
Check the position of your probes every time. Many meters have no fuse in
the 20 Amp. position and trying to measure line in this condition will be
dangerous.
He's in SA, not the US
Can you spare any tips on DMMs for newbies?
Agreed, but since he is looking for a cheap one it is likely that he willFred Abse said:They're the ones to avoid. I wouldn't countenance a meter with an unfused
20
amp range. There's a video on the Web (Link from the Gossen site, IIRC) of
a TÜV test on a DMM that'll make the point.
The Fluke 80 series (fused) alarms if you have a lead in either current
socket with
a voltage or resistance range selected. Not totally foolproof, but it's
better than nothing.