http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:42 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Circuit-Testing/
Circuit Testing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/IZTQ/HGZNX5YX/FWWIZTQHGZNX5YX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/IZTQ/HGZNX5YX/FWWIZTQHGZNX5YX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/IZTQ/HGZNX5YX/FWWIZTQHGZNX5YX.SMALL.jpg Josehf Murchison I spend a little time in the Q&A here at Instructables answering questions and sometimes building and testing a circuit like this one to control a PC cooling fan speed. This member at Instructables wanted to control the speed and slow the fan down as much as possible, this circuit doesn’t change the...
By: Josehf Murchison

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:58:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Battery-Test-to-a-Multimeter/
Add Battery Test to a Multimeter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/B276/HHS9RTEY/FJ2B276HHS9RTEY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/B276/HHS9RTEY/FJ2B276HHS9RTEY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/B276/HHS9RTEY/FJ2B276HHS9RTEY.SMALL.jpg Phil B The photo shows an inexpensive (often free) multimeter from Harbor Freight. I added a white dot to the indicator. Notice that the white dot points to a battery test function for 1.5 volt and 9 volt batteries.  Batteries should normally be tested under a load because a no load voltage test could rea...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:56:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-DMM-enhancement/
Mini DMM enhancement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/BYWK/HD4VOZOQ/FQDBYWKHD4VOZOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/BYWK/HD4VOZOQ/FQDBYWKHD4VOZOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/BYWK/HD4VOZOQ/FQDBYWKHD4VOZOQ.SMALL.jpg manuka Shoppers in the Australian/NZ  Jaycar electronics stores may have recently spotted their cute new orange QM-1502 mini DMM (digital multi-meter) and wondered if such throw away priced “toys” can be serious! At it’s bargain ~Aust $5 it's hard to know if one should laugh or cry at such trivial test gea...
By: manuka

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:06:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Dirt-Cheap-Continuity-Tester-with-LED-555-IC/
DIY Dirt Cheap Continuity Tester with LED + 555 IC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/MMLI/HEXSMRSQ/F3SMMLIHEXSMRSQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/MMLI/HEXSMRSQ/F3SMMLIHEXSMRSQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/MMLI/HEXSMRSQ/F3SMMLIHEXSMRSQ.SMALL.jpg lean04 Hi, i wanted to have a continuity tester (my multimeter doesn't have a buzzer) so i don´t have to look away from the circuit I am testing to see the multimeters display. Although i wanted a buzzer i also added a LED and an on/off switch for late night tinkering "stealth mode" I don´t have any engine...
By: lean04

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:51:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-TEST-YOUR-TRANSISTORS-WITH-YOUR-MULTIMETERS/
HOW TO TEST YOUR TRANSISTORS WITH YOUR MULTIMETERS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/8KD3/H9G10QJP/FKQ8KD3H9G10QJP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/8KD3/H9G10QJP/FKQ8KD3H9G10QJP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/8KD3/H9G10QJP/FKQ8KD3H9G10QJP.SMALL.jpg pranjal12 Hello everyone!! In this instructable I will be telling you how to test your transistors with the help of your multimeters. Now, forget those circuits used for testing transistors and now its time to get easy and practical. MOTIVATION I had been working on an instructable (http://www.instructab...
By: pranjal12

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:51:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Interchangeable-Multimeter-Ends/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SMALL.jpg ProfMuggs These are some adapters I made to get more use out of my cheap multimeter. I have a hard time holding the leads on wires and pin headers while I am trying to use my multimeter, so I made these adapters to clip onto various conductors. I know they make separate wires with various types of ends, but w...
By: ProfMuggs

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:20:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Quickly-Find-And-Trace-PCB-Tracks-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/AR5E/H5JVORZ4/FRSAR5EH5JVORZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/AR5E/H5JVORZ4/FRSAR5EH5JVORZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/AR5E/H5JVORZ4/FRSAR5EH5JVORZ4.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma This instructable will show you how to create a tool that will allow you to easily and quickly find and trace a PCB track. Whether you are creating a PCB or you are modifying or repairing it - this tool will save you lots of time and energy! Stuck with finding a track on a multi-layered PCB? No pro...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:22:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Testing-LEDs-with-a-Multimeter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/QE5V/H5JVXVRC/FQDQE5VH5JVXVRC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/QE5V/H5JVXVRC/FQDQE5VH5JVXVRC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/QE5V/H5JVXVRC/FQDQE5VH5JVXVRC.SMALL.jpg ColorBomb I have been using this method for many years. It is a quick and simple way to test LED. I buy LEDs in bulk, when they come in the colors aren't marked so this i the method I use to sort them out(yes I buy clear bodied LED) Materials Digital Multimeter with diode function resistor (I used a 1K ) T...
By: ColorBomb

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:03:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-simple-tip-to-add-a-thermometer-to-your-digital-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/4JUK/H5EDU7YI/F2O4JUKH5EDU7YI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/4JUK/H5EDU7YI/F2O4JUKH5EDU7YI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/4JUK/H5EDU7YI/F2O4JUKH5EDU7YI.SMALL.jpg rajbex You can get a digital multimeter for dirt cheap these days. Today I am going to talk about adding a thermometer feature to these inexpensive multimeters using minimum external components and without affecting the functionality of the meter itself. Curious to know how? Just continue reading, and you ...
By: rajbex

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2012 10:15:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Low-Resistance-Tester-Milliohmmeter/
Simple Low Resistance Tester (Milliohmmeter) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/VQB1/H3Z3KFN0/F2TVQB1H3Z3KFN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/VQB1/H3Z3KFN0/F2TVQB1H3Z3KFN0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/VQB1/H3Z3KFN0/F2TVQB1H3Z3KFN0.SMALL.jpg hanlin_y If you want to know the resistance of low resistance components such as wires, switches, and coils, this milliohmmeter can be used. It is very simple and inexpensive to make. It even fits in your pocket. Most ohmmeters are accurate down to 1 ohm but this one is sensitive to low resistance in the ran...
By: hanlin_y

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:35:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Working-with-Potentiometers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DRTF/H3W4J8SE/FB9DRTFH3W4J8SE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DRTF/H3W4J8SE/FB9DRTFH3W4J8SE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DRTF/H3W4J8SE/FB9DRTFH3W4J8SE.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura Potentiometers, or "pots" for short, are means of adding variable resistance control to your circuit. Each potentiometer is rated from 0 to the marked amount of Ohms on the potentiometer. In this instuctable, I am using a 1000 Ohm, or 1 Kilo Ohm, potentiometer. I demonstrated this property of the po...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:10:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Precision-multimeter-calibration-reference/
Precision multimeter calibration reference - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/PLEK/H0JBUS9P/FHBPLEKH0JBUS9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/PLEK/H0JBUS9P/FHBPLEKH0JBUS9P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/PLEK/H0JBUS9P/FHBPLEKH0JBUS9P.SMALL.jpg throbscottle WARNING / DISCLAIMER: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Tampering with the settings inside your multimeter will void the warranty, could mess up it's accuracy permanently, risks causing mechanical failure, and could feasibly cause actual danger from high voltages. I accept no responsibility for any d...
By: throbscottle

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:56:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-electronics-tool-kit/
Portable electronics tool kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SMALL.jpg dustinbikes In this instructable I will be showing you how to assemble a compact and portable electronics kit.  I am an electronics tinkerer and I occasionally have to do some electronics work at my job. So I like to have a kit pretty much ready to go whenever I need it so I can keep it in my car or on my perso...
By: dustinbikes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:32:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Keep-multimeter-probe-caps-from-going-lost/
Keep multimeter probe caps from going lost - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/IWUP/GVXHOB5D/F38IWUPGVXHOB5D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/IWUP/GVXHOB5D/F38IWUPGVXHOB5D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/IWUP/GVXHOB5D/F38IWUPGVXHOB5D.SMALL.jpg Libahunt Multimeter probe caps are good to have because they keep probes clean and also keep me from poking myself  badly sometimes, clumsy as I am. But they are small and round - everything that it takes to go lost. Something has to be done. Get some air curing putty that can adhere to this plastic in ques...
By: Libahunt

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 13:13:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DMM-Piggyback-add-RS-232/
DMM Piggyback (add RS-232) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/25N6/GUKARTAM/F5T25N6GUKARTAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/25N6/GUKARTAM/F5T25N6GUKARTAM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/25N6/GUKARTAM/F5T25N6GUKARTAM.SMALL.jpg jazzzzzz There are mods that give a multimeter serial connectivity by soldering some pins but, it only works if it already has RS-232 ability. So I decided rather than building a PIC multimeter from scratch, I would Piggyback off a $4 DMM. I used: one PIC16F688 one LM358 a button and a 100k potentiometer 3...
By: jazzzzzz

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:46:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-the-Simplest-Digital-Thermometer/
Build the Simplest Digital Thermometer! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/B3IM/GSGYIHCG/FR0B3IMGSGYIHCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/B3IM/GSGYIHCG/FR0B3IMGSGYIHCG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/B3IM/GSGYIHCG/FR0B3IMGSGYIHCG.SMALL.jpg jj_alukkas Even though an electronic hobbyist since years, this will be my first instructable over here! This project is not as a permanent solution for a digital thermometer, but a quick to build one just in case you cant find your dedicated one or if it stops working. It quickly displays a rough estimate, b...
By: jj_alukkas

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:43:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vibrating-Crochet-Hook/
Vibrating Crochet Hook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/KJDD/GRFNECGB/FFCKJDDGRFNECGB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/KJDD/GRFNECGB/FFCKJDDGRFNECGB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/KJDD/GRFNECGB/FFCKJDDGRFNECGB.SMALL.jpg Plusea This vibrating crochet hook can be used to measure the resistance of a crochet stretch sensor while it is being made. Continuity and resistance can be measured while the sensor is being crocheted. The vibration motor is powered by a 3V coin cell battery. The less resistance, the stronger the crochet...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:02:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Seam-Ripping-Continuity-Meter/
Seam-Ripping Continuity Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/SUEP/GRFNEDDM/FVASUEPGRFNEDDM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/SUEP/GRFNEDDM/FVASUEPGRFNEDDM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/SUEP/GRFNEDDM/FVASUEPGRFNEDDM.SMALL.jpg Plusea This seam-ripper has a continuity meter built in. An LED lights up to indicate when an unwanted electrical connection is made between the tip of the seam-ripper and the part of the circuit that you wish to disconnect from. An alligator clip can be connected to different parts of the circuit, so that...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:47:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AA-battery-voltage-tester/
AA battery voltage tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/7M8F/GPVEVRS3/F1L7M8FGPVEVRS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/7M8F/GPVEVRS3/F1L7M8FGPVEVRS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/7M8F/GPVEVRS3/F1L7M8FGPVEVRS3.SMALL.jpg Gernerakos its an cheap and easy instructable its  fast to make  it will shows how to make this battery tester . materials and tools you will need: AA battery paper aluminium foil tools: scissor hot glue gun multimeter print! first you have to print out this drawing to start to make this fold the blu...
By: Gernerakos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:15:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EVERYONE-Needs-a-Multi-Meter/
EVERYONE Needs a Multi-Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/BH39/GNRSXWG0/FMNBH39GNRSXWG0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/BH39/GNRSXWG0/FMNBH39GNRSXWG0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/BH39/GNRSXWG0/FMNBH39GNRSXWG0.SMALL.jpg Phil B A multi-meter can save the average person a lot of money over a few years, even though ladies who choose to buy one may not carry it in their purse when going out for the evening. You will often be able to solve many problems yourself in less time than it would take to get a technician to come to yo...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 16:05:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/easy-wind-speed-meter-WSM/
easy wind speed meter (WSM) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/TRXA/GNNUVND4/F2OTRXAGNNUVND4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/TRXA/GNNUVND4/F2OTRXAGNNUVND4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/TRXA/GNNUVND4/F2OTRXAGNNUVND4.SMALL.jpg Gernerakos this  inscrutable  show how to make an wind speed meter. it's really easy so its won't need more than 5 minutes to make it . materials for this inscrutable you will need : -computer fan -230v cable (without grounding) -multimeter changes on the multimeter pull out the cables from the multi...
By: Gernerakos

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 May 2011 00:52:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-alligator-test-leads-for-under-3/
How to make alligator test leads for under $3! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/R6N0/GM0COJ3N/FCPR6N0GM0COJ3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/R6N0/GM0COJ3N/FCPR6N0GM0COJ3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/R6N0/GM0COJ3N/FCPR6N0GM0COJ3N.SMALL.jpg ajay842 Ever wanted alligator test leads for a multimeter but never wanted to buy them? Well, here is how you can make them for under $3. And all you need is test leads of course, and alligator clips, with fold able ends. Attaching the alligator clips. This step is pretty simple all you have to do i...
By: ajay842

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Apr 2011 17:34:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SMD-Test-Probe/
SMD Test Probe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/4FCR/GLPH16WS/FMH4FCRGLPH16WS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/4FCR/GLPH16WS/FMH4FCRGLPH16WS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/4FCR/GLPH16WS/FMH4FCRGLPH16WS.SMALL.jpg throbscottle When recently testing a circuit board full of SMD's (Surface Mount Devices) I discovered that it can be quite difficult to manage holding two probes which whilst slim, are still quite clunky in relation to the devices being tested. In fact, the tips of the 2mm probes were as big as some of the devic...
By: throbscottle

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:59:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multimeter-Clock/
Multimeter Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/1RZ1/GCI8L4DC/F4B1RZ1GCI8L4DC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/1RZ1/GCI8L4DC/F4B1RZ1GCI8L4DC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/1RZ1/GCI8L4DC/F4B1RZ1GCI8L4DC.SMALL.jpg abbtech The Multimeter Clock consists of three multimeters, the first meter displays hours, the second displays minutes and the last displays seconds. A 16F628A PIC microcontroller keeps track of time and outputs a calculated current to each meter to display the current time. Get your own Multimeter Clock ...
By: abbtech

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:47:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Spectrophotometer/
USB Spectrophotometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/M3QC/GB0JQOCN/F7NM3QCGB0JQOCN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/M3QC/GB0JQOCN/F7NM3QCGB0JQOCN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/M3QC/GB0JQOCN/F7NM3QCGB0JQOCN.SMALL.jpg coolsciencetech What is a spectrophotometer you may ask? Basically it's a device that uses different wavelengths of visible light (and sometimes even infrared or ultraviolet) to collect data. The light is passed through the substance, which is usually in liquid form or is in solution, and the intensity of the light...
By: coolsciencetech

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:23:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homeade-test-lead-to-breadboard-adapter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/YHV3/G9627YIP/F1KYHV3G9627YIP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/YHV3/G9627YIP/F1KYHV3G9627YIP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/YHV3/G9627YIP/F1KYHV3G9627YIP.SMALL.jpg fermicirrus here is my 18min video describing how to make a test lead (from your multimeter or power source) to breadboard adapter.  In the video i go through about every step which may or may not be necessary for you.
By: fermicirrus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 11:52:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-continuity-tester/
How to make a continuity tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/JFEN/G68HD630/FBUJFENG68HD630.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/JFEN/G68HD630/FBUJFENG68HD630.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/JFEN/G68HD630/FBUJFENG68HD630.SMALL.jpg MODDEDbyBACTERIA I have two multimeters; one which gives a reading but no audible beep when the contacts are made, and the other multimeter which is broken but works for continuity testing, however doesn't always beep if the level it reads isn't quite high enough. I wanted something more reliable! A continuity tes...
By: MODDEDbyBACTERIA

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2010 09:03:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/fixing-solar-panel-the-easy-and-very-cheap-wa/
Fixing solar panels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/5C9S/G5FR5D2M/FTZ5C9SG5FR5D2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/5C9S/G5FR5D2M/FTZ5C9SG5FR5D2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/5C9S/G5FR5D2M/FTZ5C9SG5FR5D2M.SMALL.jpg ntrider1991 fix with supper glue and a number 2 pencil also need multimeter to check voltage and if you know original voltage then that would help but from what i have found is that after solar panel is broken and then fixed with this method it will lose volts but will still work at about 2/3 it original volta...
By: ntrider1991

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:33:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multimeter-probe-from-a-pen/
Multimeter probe from a pen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/DA96/FYTCGYTV/FVLDA96FYTCGYTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/DA96/FYTCGYTV/FVLDA96FYTCGYTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/DA96/FYTCGYTV/FVLDA96FYTCGYTV.SMALL.jpg denry12 My multimeter probe died and I made a new one out of an old pen. Here's how I did it. Search for a (not working) pen and rip it apart. Scavenge the case and the metal tip. Metal tip isn't really neccesary, you can replace it with glue. Make a hole in the rear end of pen's casing (sharp s...
By: denry12

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:02:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-the-worlds-smallest-shocker-wLED/
Build a World's Smallest Electronic Shocker! version 2.5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/1GAN/FUVSG9SE/FHF1GANFUVSG9SE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/1GAN/FUVSG9SE/FHF1GANFUVSG9SE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/1GAN/FUVSG9SE/FHF1GANFUVSG9SE.SMALL.jpg Plasmana It is good to know if the tiny shocker is on or not, by adding a wonderful invention called the "LED", so you don't risk get bitten by the shocker again!Disclaimer: This shocker can be dangerous if used improperly, it gives out about 400 to 450 volts, so I am NOT responsible if you or anybody are in...
By: Plasmana

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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:40:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-the-Worlds-Smallest-Electronic-Shock/
Build a World's Smallest Electronic Shocker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/AEBY/FIZPILCT/FESAEBYFIZPILCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/AEBY/FIZPILCT/FESAEBYFIZPILCT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/AEBY/FIZPILCT/FESAEBYFIZPILCT.SMALL.jpg Plasmana This amazing little shocker is very tiny and can be hidden almost anywhere and give someone a surprise shock! It can operated by almost any 1.5v batteries! So, on this instructable, I will show you how to make shockers that is smaller than a penny!However, the biggest disadvantage of this shocker is...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:27:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Makeshift-Breadboard-Multimeter-Probe/
Makeshift Breadboard Multimeter Probe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/2O56/FEAHE6IW/FO62O56FEAHE6IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/2O56/FEAHE6IW/FO62O56FEAHE6IW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/2O56/FEAHE6IW/FO62O56FEAHE6IW.SMALL.jpg the_don125 Have you ever been going along building a circuit on a breadboard, and suddenly, you need to check something with the multimeter, but your good probes are nowhere to be found, and your backups are too large to fit? This instructable will go through how to make a standard 1/4W carbon film resistor i...
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Variable DC Power Supply for <$15 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/60TA/FABDYTNY/FA660TAFABDYTNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/60TA/FABDYTNY/FA660TAFABDYTNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/60TA/FABDYTNY/FA660TAFABDYTNY.SMALL.jpg icinnamon Variable DC power supplies are critical to many electronics projects. You'll never have to go out and buy dozens of different single-voltage power supplies or battery configurations with this new unit. Professional units can cost hundreds of dollars, but now you can make one for less than $15! ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:29:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multimeter-iPod-Case-Mod/
Multimeter iPod Case Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FB0/KKCK/FDJEQ2W3IZJ/FB0KKCKFDJEQ2W3IZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FB0/KKCK/FDJEQ2W3IZJ/FB0KKCKFDJEQ2W3IZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FB0/KKCK/FDJEQ2W3IZJ/FB0KKCKFDJEQ2W3IZJ.SMALL.jpg michaelalanjones This is a cool, and clever way to protect your digital multimeter, on the cheap. This zippered, softcell foam case was originally designed for the iPod, and my wife bought it at Big Lots (the set comes with two of these cases). I only needed one case for my iPod, so I used that, and I had this one...
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