A multimeter and its test leads allow electrical workers to reach into an energized panel, touch live circuit components with the end of the test leads, and capture electrical readings like voltage, ...

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Proper safety procedures are critical when testing high-voltage systems. As the following examples prove, mistakes happen. However, when the safety of you and your coworkers is at stake, neglecting ...

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If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. Learn more. A good multimeter is like the Swiss Army knife of electronics tinkerers. It's so useful you'll rarely put it away ...

If you were to ask a random Hackaday reader what their most fundamental piece of electronic test equipment was, it’s likely that they would respond with “multimeter”. If you asked them to produce it, ...

Fortunately, if you’ve ever needed to test the voltage on your USB-C devices, there is a tool for you. There are quite a few USB-C voltage meters on the market, including one from one of my favourite ...