IMO for all but simple go/no-go tests $20 Digital multimeters(DMMs) are a
waste of money. If someone truly is doing EE work they(cheap DMMs) won't
help trouble shoot circuits. You can get some precision DMMs starting
around $50. Dave Jones of the EEV Blog has compiled a list of DMMs that are
precise, accurate and reasonably priced.
http://www.eevblog.com/2010/06/04/eevblog-91-50-multimeter-shootout/
On that note I thought we had a couple cheap DMMs floating around? I'm sure
they got used in the build out. Maybe the rest got 'organized' into a box
during the move?
A word of advice to everyone asking for release of group funds. It's much
easier to convince people to release X dollars if you have a shopping list
with accurate prices and model numbers. Rather than just a wishlist of
items and estimated dollars.
Give us a shopping list with vendor links/catalog numbers. I know it's time
consuming but it's going to take at least that amount of time in terms of
discussion if you come to us with a wishlist.
--- example ---
So and So's DMM $ddd.cc
2 x small gauge flux core 60/40 solder $dd.cc each
awesome antistatic mat $ddd.cc
subtotal $dddd.cc
shipping estimate and/or fudge factor $dd.cc
regards,
Andrew L
On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 8:38 AM, Justin Herman <[email protected]> wrote:
> These would be a great items to have. I would suggest getting a few
> lowercost ($15-20) meters for non precision work.
>
> BUT I cant support spending $ on anything until SynHak has approved a
> budget.
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 11:44 PM, William Schaffer <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> Problem: In the EE lab, we have a lot of resources to build things, but
>> almost nothing to test the projects with. The only useful thing is the
>> oscilloscope. Picture this: You want to tell if there is a break in a
>> cable, but don't have any way to hook it up. If you had a continuity meter
>> (a feature found in most multimeters) you'd be able to tell in just a few
>> seconds.
>>
>> Solution: Synhak should allocate $150.00 of funds for the purchase of a
>> CAT III rated autoranging digital multimeter capable of measuring voltage,
>> current, resistance, and continuity, and an inductance/capacitance meter to
>> measure inductors and capacitance. This way, we will have adequate test
>> equipment to make in the EE lab. I think it would be best to look on ebay
>> first before considering other sources.
>>
>> I have contacted Adafruit, Mouser, Digikey, and Sparkfun asking for a
>> donation, and am waiting for a response. Perhaps it would be helpful if I
>> had official letterhead?
>>
>> I'm looking forward to hearing thoughts on this.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> --
>> Very Respectfully,
>>
>> William G. Schaffer
>> 330-752-3328
>>
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