I'd love to see Synhak get a bench DMM.. But generally unless you buy a really old one, they cost way over what's currently in the proposal. Here's what I think would be best:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluke-83V-Multimeter-/321430847786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad6c5812a and http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sencore-Z-Meter-Capacitor-Inductor-Analyzer-MODEL-LC53-LC-53-/321436632702?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad71dc67e The LC meter is especially important for any analog work (amplifiers, radios, audio filters, analog mixers, etc). I hope that clears it up! On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 1:04 PM, billgod <[email protected]> wrote: > Bill (Canton Hacker and Maker Place) here, > > I own several multimeters, really nice expensive and super cheap crap > ones.. If you are looking for a good combo you can't beat this one. > > > http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-34-82141-Digital-Multimeter-Functions/dp/B000X5TSUA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403110759&sr=8-1&keywords=volt+meter+craftsman > > > We have 2 here and they are pretty durable and have most functions you > need for basic stuff and it's under $20. > > > Just my $.02 > > Bill > > > > > On 06/18/2014 12:01 PM, Justin Herman wrote: > > The reason I like having cheaper DMM and a nicer one too is that many > times I don't need RMS or exact numbers. > > I might want to know if a circuit has continuity or know ~how much > voltage a battery has. > > Using a nice DMM for some work means that it might become dirty or > corroded. Then when needed to be used for EE work you have problems. (and > nobody got time for that) > > > On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 11:54 AM, Craig Bergdorf <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Thank you for contacting them :) >> If it comes down to buying, I've been a fan of used good over new junk. >> An rms meter can be had for ~$50 if you don't mind it being 20 years old. >> Bench meters are a lot harder to forget to put back. >> >> Also, did you see this from earlier this year? >> https://www.sparkfun.com/news/1430 >> >> Thanks again for taking the initiative and we do have letterhead >> >> >> 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 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Discuss mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Discuss mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Discuss mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing > [email protected]https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > > > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing list > [email protected] > https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > -- Very Respectfully, William G. Schaffer 330-752-3328
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