While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

The power supply in your computer manages all of the power required to run each component of your computer. When this critical component begins to fail, your computer may power off unexpectedly, ...

The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

Woman technician looking at circuit board through magnifying glass, measuring electrical voltage with multimeter while working in service office. Copy space. Closeup of gadget specialists fixing ...

Man using multimeter to measure the voltage of the batteries. Mechanic doing car inspection, he is testing car battery with tester. Check battery voltage with electric multimeter. Royalty-free ...

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, ...