I don't have a multimeter even though I desperately need one. I'm always paralyzed by the choices. I just placed an order for this one and I think it will serve me very well considering I mostly need it for mechanical work. Thank you for making a recommendation.
I look forward to falling further down the rabbit hole.
Any multimeter is much better than none when debugging. 95% of needs are covered with basic voltage,current,resistance/continouity. Go with something cheap. Make sure both amp meters are fused though, you will have it set to amps and measure a low-impedance source in parallel at some point.
Also, you are likely to want two multimeters at some point: Having one wired in somewhere and another for measuring around, or measuring current+voltage. So having a cheap one when starting and then a more expensive when needed is not a problem.
The problem is that cheap meters will give bad readings. For example, reading AC on top of a DC offset voltage can produce incorrect results on a cheap meter. Or it can just be broken.
An experienced tech can spot the errors and work around these limitations. But for someone trying to learn electronics bad test equipment readings can present a real obstacle.
Yeah that’s exactly my thinking, I just had analysis paralysis for way too long. I’ll learn what I like and don’t like and what additional features I need then get that in my next meter.
I own a few old motorcycles and I’m swapping cars for something easier to maintain. My next project is to build a wiring harness for my 1973 Honda and this meter will be very helpful.
I look forward to falling further down the rabbit hole.
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