Interesting new Multimeter

[Jabs]

Saw this and thought, just what I need, a new meter to go with my other 12.

Had a look. Meh!

But you do need one with a detachable Bluetooth display!!

They are the dogs!!

Tony

 

[JumbleDuck]

It would be really useful if it worked like a Picoscope and had digital storage oscilloscope capability.

That's where I think an Android Bitscope client could be very nice. The Bitscope website mentions some work towards this, but it's dated February 2012 ...

 

[JumbleDuck]

I think it'll have microscopic market penetration, and the cost of electrical isolation and type approval will make it very expensive for what it is. Given that a fairly accurate multi range digital meter can often be had for a fiver, it would have to provide massive benefits.

Who type approves oscilloscopes? Or do you mean CE certification?

 

[AngusMcDoon]

Not the same, I know, but here's a related tool that added a lot of value for me: a pocket oscilloscope for £40-ish including probes etc: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270972259947

I have one of those, and I seem to use it a lot more than the big clunky Tektronix with a baffling array of buttons that bears of little brain like me can't figure out.

 

[elton]

Who type approves oscilloscopes? Or do you mean CE certification?

I meant whatever safety and construction legislation is applicable in the EU. Apologies for failing to be thoroughly specific.

 

[JumbleDuck]

I meant whatever safety and construction legislation is applicable in the EU. Apologies for failing to be thoroughly specific.

Ah right, so that'll be CE, I expect. I don't think there is any specific type approval for kit like that.

 

[nigelmercier]

... here's a related tool that added a lot of value for me: a pocket oscilloscope for £40-ish including probes etc: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270972259947...

+1 . Quite pleased with mine.

I have one of those, and I seem to use it a lot more than the big clunky Tektronix with a baffling array of buttons that bears of little brain like me can't figure out.

Angus, what hope is there for the rest of us

I've been considering one of these as well, cheaper here: http://amzn.to/1tS2P3D

 

[ianj99]

Not the same, I know, but here's a related tool that added a lot of value for me: a pocket oscilloscope for £40-ish including probes etc: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270972259947

After fixing a broken PC monitor and my son's projector clock this morning, I commented to SWMBO how much value it added and the impact it could have had when I was an electronics student many years ago.

Useful for measuring voltages, frequencies, displaying signals, generating signals, etc. Given what it is, it does not have full multimeter functionality i.e. resistance, capacitance, etc but really good if you are building and/or troubleshooting digital circuits, etc.

I have one and it is very handy for all sorts including checking NMEA signals etc.
In my workshop, I use a Picoscope 2204 USB PC scope which has a signal generator (AWM) built in and also can decode many types of serial data - RS 232 (NMEA), CAN (NMEA 2k) etc.

 

[GHA]

Angus, what hope is there for the rest of us

I've been considering one of these as well, cheaper here: http://amzn.to/1tS2P3D

Another +1.
Gets used more often than one would think.
Being able to save a jpg is v handy.

There's better software the name of which escapes me right now available as well. Open source is cool.

 

[thalassa]

Another +1.

There's better software the name of which escapes me right now available as well. Open source is cool.

BenF firmware?

 

[nimbusgb]

Bb

I'd be very interested in a smart app which took the data from the car info socket (the OBDII) so that I can read the info on a phone while sitting as a passenger.


Doesn't look as if Voltset can do this yet.

Torque app and a BT OBDII adaptor and you're in business.

 

[GHA]

BenF firmware?

That sounds like the one.

 

[nigelmercier]

[BenF] That sounds like the one.

And to add further choice, there is a newer version (V3): http://amzn.to/1A39zj0

 

[Storyline]

Seriously, you don't have an ELM 327? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-OBD2-ELM327-V1-5-Bluetooth-Car-Scanner-Android-Torque-Auto-Scan-Tool-OBD-II-/111088326026?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19dd61558a

I was demonstrating my ELM327 to my BIL only yesterday. He's yesterdays top mechanic, now enlightened.

Does this work with any petrol car - specifically an AudiA3 ?

 

[Storyline]

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Regarding a useful multimeter along similar lines I think they may be a market for something more simple. Do not see the need for any display on the unit - just two probes and either a wired or bluetooth connection to phone for the display. All I usually use is voltage and the ohms setting for continuity tests.

 

[nigelmercier]

... I think they may be a market for something more simple. ... All I usually use is voltage and the ohms setting for continuity tests.

Then perhaps you need this device. It has a wireless display that communicates at the speed of light.

http://amzn.to/16ZCD1x

 

[elton]

Does this work with any petrol car - specifically an AudiA3 ?

It works with all petrol cars built from 2004. Pre-2004, it's a matter of suck-it-and-see.

 

[Habebty]

I must have had my eyes shut ! Just found a lot of useful apps. Thanks

What did you search for, I can't find them! Thanks
Edit
Don't worry, found the OBD2 apps now, ta

 

[Storyline]

Then perhaps you need this device. It has a wireless display that communicates at the speed of light.

http://amzn.to/16ZCD1x

Thanks but that appears to just do continuity + voltage y/n whereas what I fancy is something with a comprehensive display/functionality but using the screen of my phone.

 

[Alfie168]

Then perhaps you need this device. It has a wireless display that communicates at the speed of light.

http://amzn.to/16ZCD1x

Too advanced.

Tim