solara70

I made it with a 99pence 6v solar cell. I like the idea of placing it on the hinge stand.

No support required, bricks will hold together by supporting each other Try it and you will see.

The aim of this project is not to convert a multimeter to a backlit display, but to convert either models (DT830/LN) to be USB rechargeable (which they are not, when bought of the shelf).

Thanks, added to instable

I just take the battery out until i next need to use it. Your right they do drain battery even when apparently off.

if you see a fat link wire as pictured u need do nothing. if you dont see it there, look for 2 solder pads where the link wire is supposed to run, and solder a solid core wire between the 2 pads.

thats my green wire.

On some of these panels the current sink link is missing. on mine it was missing so i soldered a thick wire across the pads. without this you will not get a current reading. if the link is already there, great!

Well done on what must be a very rewarding project. You have brought the community together and turned around a rubbish tipping site into a desirable garden plot for all to enjoy!