{"id":28856,"date":"2011-11-19T08:45:40","date_gmt":"2011-11-19T07:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/?p=28856"},"modified":"2023-09-24T16:11:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T16:11:08","slug":"makezine-presents-the-multimeter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cqdx.ru\/ham\/ham_video\/makezine-presents-the-multimeter\/","title":{"rendered":"MAKEzine presents: The Multimeter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get acquainted with the Digital Multimeter \u2013 an engineer\u2019s best friend!<\/p>\n

The ability to test resistance, voltage, current & continuity are vital to any electronics maker \u2013 even the freshest of newbies. In fact, having a reliable multimeter on hand is a huge help when learning the basics. Even before understanding what each value means, you\u2019ll be able to establish reference points for applying each new concepts and troubleshooting experiments.<\/p>\n

For those curious, the big blue meter I use in the video is a Protek 6300<\/a> (Mastech MS8229 seems to be a similar model). While you can find functional multimeters for under $10, I do recommend getting yourself a higher quality device. Increased accuracy, build quality, display backlight, and expanded measurement options are all very welcome features at my workbench.<\/p>\n

If you find yourself getting a bit frustrated using the pointy-stylus stock multimeter test probes, I highly recommend picking up a pair of \u2018Minigrabber Test Clip to Banana Plug\u2019 leads (they make a brief cameo early on in the above vid). I keep a set of Pamona brand minigrabbers on hand for connecting to IC pins & through-hole part leads. Alligator clip leads would likely work as well.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

MAKE presents: The Multimeter<\/div><\/div>
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