While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

Multimeters seem simple enough to use. You turn it on, connect the leads, then start poking things. Really though, there’s a quite a bit going on in a multimeter and a lot of different settings to get ...

Key differences in analog vs. digital features. Applications where each type of multimeter is best suited. Multimeters, from small handheld to more sophisticated benchtop models, are indispensable ...

Hi everyone, Randy here again. I guess I'm not screwing up as bad as I thought because those magazine editors keep asking me to write another column. They said as long as I have something to talk ...

Quite apart from anything else, using analog meters gives your hobby projects a certain sense of ‘je ne sais quoi.’ Quite apart from anything else, using analog meters gives your hobby projects a ...

Multimeters are a vital part of any electronics project, but learning how to use one isn't as simple as it looks. Thankfully, the above video from Adafruit walks you through pretty much everything you ...

[Agatha] sent us this stunning multimeter she built as a gift for her mom. Dubbed the Mohmmeter — a playful nod to its ohmmeter function and her mom — this project combines technical ingenuity with ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Anyone who works on their car should have a multimeter, but they come in handy around the house too. Whether you ...