Electronics Tools
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Full Featured Multimeter
A good MultiMeter is an important tool. One that has many great features for a reasonable price is available from Harbor Freight.
Cen-Tech: 14 Function Professional Digital Multimeter with Sound Level and Luminosity
Test AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, Frequency, Capacitance, Resistance, Diode, Continuity, Temperature, Humidity, Sound level, Luminosity Features an easy-to-read 3-3/4 digit LCD display Resolution: 1999 Data hold retains information after test Automatic zero adjust Comes with two 24 in. test probes and one 24 in. temperature (thermocouple) probe
Component Tester
Sometimes it is difficult to discern exactly what some component you have actually is, or what values it offers. A multifunction component tester can answer questions of this sort. Mark showed us this one on 10 October 2022, which is very capable and also inexpensive.
TC1 Multifunction Component Tester
Tests capacitors, inductors, resistors, NPN/PNP, N and P-channel MOSFETs, IGBT & JFET transistors. Signal & rectifier, Zener Diodes, Triacs and battery cells. It can also be used to detect infrared wave forms.
USB-A & USB-C In-line Meter
Don showed us this gadget on 9 March 2020. Just about everyone who saw it wants one!
Rigol Oscilloscope
If anyone is thinking about an oscilloscope, the Rigol 1054Z is a 4 channel 50 Mhz unit with great features including:
UltraVision: Deeper memory 12 Mpts upgradable to 24 Mpts via a software key Up to 30,000 wfms/s Waveform capture rate 7 inch screen WVGA(800X480) TFT USB HOST, USB DEVICE, LAN, Aux (TrigOut /PassFail) Realtime waveform Record,Replay, function (Opt.) A variety of Math Functions including Fast Fourier Transform A variety of Trigger Functions Optional Serial Bus Triggering and Decoding
