Multimeters - What do you need? And how to stay alive!

Описание: In this video (which got WAY out of hand, and was initially intended to be a 'quick video production' while I'm still working on the MASSIVE upcoming project) I'm doing my best to show you the differences between cheap multimeters and expensive multimeters.

Not only in functionality, but also in safety terms, build quality, ratings and more.

Do note that lots of the topics covered in this video are much more complicated than shown or discussed in this video, like for example the HRC fuses, the clamp multimeters, the CAT ratings (of the Owon probes) etc. I did filmed A LOT more than what I actually used in the final production, but after about a week and a half of picking the most important parts, doing some 're-voice-overs' and even doing some additional shots, I "cut it down" to "just" these 50 minutes of footage.

That is already a quite long video, and yes it could have contained A LOT more information and be MUCH more detailed on certain topics, but I didn't wanted to make the video any longer than it already is, and at the same time I also wanted to do my best to keep it understandable / "as basic as possible" for everyone to understand. Especially considering that this video is mainly aimed at beginners or hobbyist whom want to learn a bit more about their multimeter's safety for example.

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Resource Links:
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My DIY XXL Breadboard (Shown in this video):
   • EPIC XXL DIY Breadboard - USB POWERED!  

HRC Fuses:
https://www.swe-check.com.au/editoria...
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/hrc-fuse/

PTC:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resetta...

CAT Information:
https://www.tequipment.net/cat-rating...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measure...

Big Clive's (‪@bigclivedotcom‬) Tutorial on using the cheap multimeters:    • How to use your trashy meter without blowi...  

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Teaser & Intro
01:41 (Obsolete) Analog Multimeters
03:49 The remaining selection of (digital) multimeters
04:22 (Useless) Ignored Transistor Tester on Multimeters
05:15 Do you really need an expensive or midrange multimeter?
05:49 My First Multimeter (Mastech M830B)
06:59 Would I recommend a cheap DMM?
07:15 Fused vs unfused in $5 Multimeters
09:07 Victor VC97 Safety, Fuses & Internals
11:27 Victor VC97 vs Owon Multimeter (OW18B)
11:56 Victor VC97 vs Owon OW18B vs Keysight (U1233A)
12:34 HRC Fuses (in The Keysight Multimeter)
13:58 Cheap vs Expensive Multimeter Board Differences
15:08 Owon Current Rating 'Issue'
15:30 Probes - differences, quality and safety
20:30 TIP: Get needle probes
21:27 Cheap Current Clamp Meter(s) (MT87)
22:27 Mini Pen Multimeters (KKMoon KKM100)
25:07 Cheap Multimeter Mains Statement
25:53 Only Current Measurements are fused!
26:20 Manual Range vs Auto Range Multimeters
27:20 Unexpected Cheap Multimeter 'Failure'
28:30 Back to Manual vs Auto (and no issue on the Owon)
31:09 Features: Continuity Beeper Comparison
35:49 Features: Additional Features on different multimeters
36:18 Temperature measurement with a Multimeter (K type)
38:05 Other Recommended Features to have on your Multimeter
39:09 Forward Voltage Drop / Diode Tester Limits
39:56 NCV/VSense (Non Contact Voltage Detection)
41:08 Data-logging, Bluetooth/PC Connectivity
42:17 Multimeter Flashlight LED & Backlight
43:12 Multimeter Counts (2000 vs 4000 vs 6000 counts example)
44:46 Why you'll need actually TWO multimeters
46:28 A bit of reflection and additional "safety talk"
47:51 The Prices (for the ones I've used to demonstrate)
51:28 Outro ft. Sophie The Pigeon