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Calibrate your Cheap-O multimeter? Digital and Analog methods
For professional users, it’s vital to have calibration of measurement equipment regularly, to ensure each piece of equipment is...
Paul Taylor
Jan 28, 202412 min read


What's better, Manual Ranging, Auto Ranging, or Smart?
Meters these days have come a long way. Originally they were analog, and you had to set just about everything yourself. You would need...
Paul Taylor
Jan 10, 20246 min read


1000 Volts- Kaiweets HT118E
Last year I reviewed the Kaiweets HT118E. This incredible multimeter is truly one of the best in the CHEAP-O Realm! Viewers have...
Darren Walker
Dec 12, 20231 min read


KAIWEETS KM201
A viewer (Paul T) recently watched the latest Kaiweets KM201 Review on the channel. He questioned whether or not the KM201 test lead...
Darren Walker
Dec 1, 20231 min read


How-To Measure: Siemens--Unit of Electrical Conductance
The unit "siemens" (symbol: S) is the International System of Units (SI) unit of electrical conductance. Conductance is the reciprocal of...
Darren Walker
Aug 9, 20232 min read


Digital vs Analog Meters..
Digital and analog multimeters are two different types of measurement instruments used to measure electrical quantities. Each type has...
Darren Walker
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Multimeter Accuracy - What is it anyway ?
Multimeter accuracy is a critical aspect to consider when using these electronic measuring instruments. It refers to how closely the...
Darren Walker
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Thermal Imaging Cameras & Troubleshooting!
Thermal imaging test instruments, also known as thermal cameras or infrared cameras, are devices that detect and visualize the infrared...
Darren Walker
Jul 15, 20234 min read


Soldering Techniques Explained
When it comes to soldering techniques for PCB work, there are several methods to choose from. Each technique has its advantages and is...
Darren Walker
Jul 13, 20234 min read


Capacitors - What are they and why are they so important!
The first practical capacitor was developed by a German physicist named Ewald Georg von Kleist in 1745. Von Kleist, along with his...
Darren Walker
Jul 11, 20233 min read


Clean that Rotary Selector Switch!
Wouldn't you know it..my trusted and long time friend MASTECH MY68 failed to turn on! Oh my! Batteries must need replacing...Changed....
Darren Walker
Jul 10, 20232 min read


PCB Troubleshooting 101: The Basics
Basic electronics troubleshooting/testing involves verifying the functionality and characteristics of electronic components, circuits,...
Darren Walker
Jul 7, 20233 min read


INDUCTANCE for Dummies
Inductance is an important concept in the field of electromagnetism and electrical circuits. It refers to the property of an electrical...
Darren Walker
Jul 5, 20232 min read


CHEAP-O vs EXPENSIVE Test Gear
CHEAP-O vs EXPENSIVE multimeters! Ahh, it seems to be the often-disputed case of less is more or more is less. Umm, well let's just say...
Darren Walker
Jul 4, 20233 min read


Input Protection Basics
The principle of multimeter input protection refers to the measures taken to safeguard the multimeter and its internal components from...
Darren Walker
Jun 30, 20232 min read


A multimeter named Sparky !
Once upon a time in the bustling town of Circuitville, there was a mischievous little Fluke multimeter named Sparky. Sparky had a habit...
Darren Walker
Jun 30, 20233 min read


UNI-T Week Coming in JULY!
UNI-T, also known as UNI-Trend Group Limited, is a well-known manufacturer and supplier of electronic test and measurement equipment. The...
Darren Walker
Jun 27, 20232 min read


HT118A/E - How to change those multimeter Fuses!
I've had few emails as late from viewers asking if it's possible and HOW-TO replace the fuse on their shiny new HT118A/E. Short Answer....
Darren Walker
Dec 28, 20221 min read


ZOTEK ZT-980
Further to the latest YouTube review, I'm posting a few pics of how the Zotek performed while testing DC mA for those that requested more...
Darren Walker
Nov 12, 20221 min read


RadioShack MICRONTA 22-185 ADDENDUM
Here's a screenshot from the 1988 RadioShack Catalog with Pricing info. See the NEW FOR '88 Slogan! wow...(RETRO-TECH Review March,2022)
Darren Walker
Mar 8, 20221 min read
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