Whats A Good Multimeter To Buy?
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oh yes the other project (if we are talking about the same thing), I am looking forward to that as wellOhm @johan things go wrong bud happens to everyone I'll hang on for the next batch. You still have my vote of confidence. Don't forget about that other project either
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Ohm Johan is KING! 
But he is also naughty not to share the risk... Just give me your banking account details for payment of the second one because I haven't even paid for the first one yet! 
But he is also naughty not to share the risk... Just give me your banking account details for payment of the second one because I haven't even paid for the first one yet! 
Ohm Johan is KING!
I need another ignore icon/rating
Thanks Johan....I graciously accept your offer for a replacement although it does feel almost criminal accepting it. Let us at least pay for the postage?
That said is it not something I can fix myself or is it because of the surface mount nature of the device that it cannot be altered without something expensive like a solder bath?
BTW I did check it as well and where the fluke reads 3.3v (confirmed when put in the charger) the doohickey reads 3.8 volts.
That said is it not something I can fix myself or is it because of the surface mount nature of the device that it cannot be altered without something expensive like a solder bath?
BTW I did check it as well and where the fluke reads 3.3v (confirmed when put in the charger) the doohickey reads 3.8 volts.
I wish the replacement of the suspect components was that simple, and to be honest its not worth the effort at all.
No problem @johan, these things happen
At least you made us aware of it and offered a remedy
Also, its amazing how much effort and trouble you have gone to to do this for all of us
I just feel so bad that its now more effort and hassle for you to do the remedy
Do you mind sharing what you think went wrong with the first batch?
At least you made us aware of it and offered a remedy
Also, its amazing how much effort and trouble you have gone to to do this for all of us
I just feel so bad that its now more effort and hassle for you to do the remedy
Do you mind sharing what you think went wrong with the first batch?
share share share
I can do some photos? In essence it is a mixed batch of either "grey" and/or bad tolerance 2.1V Reference IC's (integrated circuits).
Great news, thank you Ωjohan.
Will you still have some spare ohm readers available after everyone gets theirs?
These are volt meters to check your batteries, not ohm meters. Very handy.
Can I get one as well then please?
*edit.
Ah damn.
Thought it was ohm metres.
*edit.
Ah damn.
Thought it was ohm metres.
Apologies did not read your message properly, only saw it after @Andre's post - it only measures battery voltage
Ah OK.
Thanks.
If you have spare. Can I take one as well please?
Will be useful either way.
Also need to figure out how to use my ohm checker on my multi metre.
Thanks.
If you have spare. Can I take one as well please?
Will be useful either way.
Also need to figure out how to use my ohm checker on my multi metre.
Will add your name on the JHB list. To measure Ω on your multimeter do the following:
1. Set multimeter to Ω.
2. Touch the 2 probes together and take a reading.
3. If it measures 0Ω, go to step 4. If not record the reading, i.e 1.05Ω.
4. Measure your coil's resistance, i.e 2.60Ω.
5. Subtract the recorded reading; 2.60 - 1.05 = 1.55Ω
6. 1.55Ω is the true resistance of your coil.
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