One of the most basic tools for tinkering with electronics is a multimeter. Today, even a cheap meter has capabilities that would have been either very expensive or unobtainable back in the 1970s.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When tackling DIY projects that involve any kind of electrical wiring, components, or circuitry, you need ...

When working on electrical projects around the home—whether that’s troubleshooting an issue with your HVAC system, repairing an appliance, or testing a car battery—a multimeter is essential. These ...

You’ve probably seen tweezers act as test probes for a multimeter or other instrument. Some electronics testing tweezers even have the multimeter built right in. Tools like these are especially handy ...

A multimeter is something every RVer should carry in their RV’s toolkit. Multimeters come in either analog or digital versions and can be used for a vast array of electrical tests and repairs. Analog ...

Tektronix launches the first active, single-ended probe equipped with a seven-meter probe cable. A modification to the existing TAP1500 active single-ended probe, this new version features a cable ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Electrical diagnostic work is one of the most challenging parts of automotive repair. It can be incredibly daunting for beginners or DIY ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On any given day you can find a miniature multimeter in my pocket ...

Today I got a multimeter (nothing fancy, precision is +/-0.5% for DC current to tweak my lines (Antec Truecontrol).<BR><BR>Findings:<BR>- motherboard measurments are generally unreliable, for instance ...