Members BottomHeavyKate Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 EDIT: Updated pics at end of the thread - time to start this bad boy going agian! So it was a rough weekend but last night I started populating my board..... I wanted to check each component before putting it on like Kindness and Guttermouth suggested.... I test my 220k resistors....they were within range.... I move on the to 270k resistors..... my brand spanking new multimeter stops working No pics - I only had three things on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 BOOOO. BALLS. What brand multimeter? Because as much as you have invested in this build, it's worth it to go invest in a Fluke meter. Reliable is an understatement. I know of no computer techs or electronics gurus, who don't have a Fluke in their toolkit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 I'm curious which multimeter you bought as well. Sucks that your build comes to a halt because of something so stupid. Something like that takes some momentum and motivation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guttermouth Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 awww... boo for crappy meters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted July 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 This is the one. I've been so anxious for to start this too I'm irriated that I'm going be held up even farther now. http://www.amazon.com/Mastech-Manual-Digital-Multimeter-MS8268/dp/B000JQ4O2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1247062625&sr=8-1http://www.amazon.com/Mastech-Manual-Digital-Multimeter-MS8268/dp/B000JQ4O2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1247062625&sr=8-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassesofalessergod Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 in the meantime, howsabout some more sexxxy pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted July 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 I would love to get a fluke but we're saving up for a boat and a truck so I'm really trying to keep the spending to a minimum. This one had pretty good reviews..... I put generic radio shack batteries in it but I don't think that should matter. Maybe I'll get some duracells or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted July 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 in the meantime, howsabout some more sexxxy pics! Well, I plan on incorporating those into the build thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knuckle_head Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 I have a Realistic multimeter (Radio Schack house brand) and push comes to shove you can do the deed with one of those. They aren't expensive and are accurate enough to get where you're going methinks - Kindness may have an alternate opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 Well at this point, get whatever is closest. Craftsman meters have treated me well, and can be found for $30. It'll get you past this build. Just don't expect any laboratory-required accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassthumpintwin Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 Try some new batteries befire pitching it in the trash. I assume you weren't trying to check the impedence of an electrical outlet or something? Check the fuses in your MM too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted July 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 Well at this point, get whatever is closest. Craftsman meters have treated me well, and can be found for $30. It'll get you past this build. Just don't expect any laboratory-required accuracy. Thanks for the recomendations! Maybe I'll have time to grab one tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pickdust Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 Kate, That just plain sux! You can always populate the entire board then check the values. If they're good solder em up. Just a thought to keep it moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted July 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 Kate, That just plain sux! You can always populate the entire board then check the values. If they're good solder em up. Just a thought to keep it moving forward. I didn't even think of doing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 Kate,That just plain sux!You can always populate the entire board then check the values. If they're good solder em up.Just a thought to keep it moving forward. Teh smartness. Don't flip it upside down, though. Heheh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted July 13, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 13, 2009 If I had an extra meter, I'd loan you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted July 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 If I had an extra meter, I'd loan you one. thanks yo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrs. bleepo Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 for some reason, our cats are highly intrigued by electronics (and everything else to be honest...) but they do seem to have a sixth sense for chaos and want to destroy that which will annoy us most do you have an extra bedroom to lock everyone out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 Well, I plan on incorporating those into the build thread.... You only put a couple components in, then you should only don one piece of your promised bikini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 You only put a couple components in, then you should only don one piece of your promised bikini. or - the more she assembles the amp, the more she dis-assembles her clothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 Heh heh... we'll get updates of her build... but no photos of the build itself!!! Just beer bottles, guns, and NAKIE TIME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 Heh heh... we'll get updates of her build... but no photos of the build itself!!! Just beer bottles, guns, and NAKIE TIME!!! There better be plenty of pics of her build as this thread develops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 I didn't even think of doing that Actually, you don't wanna do that. Anything you may have wired in parellel will give you false readings OHMS wise...just saying..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted July 13, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 13, 2009 Actually, you don't wanna do that. Anything you may have wired in parellel will give you false readings OHMS wise...just saying..... I measure before and after I populate the board. Of course, I lift each component for the measurement, so I'm not running into that problem. If you don't, your readings will be foooooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted July 18, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2009 Well, I've got everything except a missing component on the board - I'm missing the 250uF @ 25 V. They sent me a 22uF 630V instead. So here is the board - I'm off to see if I can pick up the missing part and a new multimeter. I'll pull everything off and check readings before I start soldering.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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