Most Liked Voltmeter?
12-20-2001, 01:09 AM
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Loaded Voltmeter
I use this one and like it. It's a Hanger 9 Expanded scale voltmeter. I've never had any trouble with and it comes with a nice set of leads. However, I bought the leads that fit my RX so I didn't have to mess with the stock leads.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...N105&pc=HAN105
-Snaggs
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...N105&pc=HAN105
-Snaggs
12-20-2001, 05:55 PM
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I have a digital multimeter and if I want to check a pack under load I simply plug in a large (for high watts) resistor based on whether I want a 250mAh, 500mAh or 1Ah load. A digital multimeter is useful for a lot more than just checking either receiver or transmitter packs (car, home, other hobby stuff).
hope this helps,
Kevin
hope this helps,
Kevin
12-22-2001, 09:32 PM
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get a FLUKE
more money but can use for every-thing.
get the thermocouple leads.good for setting eng. by temp.
only one we use in aviation industry.
more money but can use for every-thing.
get the thermocouple leads.good for setting eng. by temp.
only one we use in aviation industry.
12-24-2001, 10:13 AM
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DVOM
PlaneInsane,
get your self a Fluke DVOM-it is the best-you can use it on a lot of electrical stuff besides R/C-as far as a load- just use resistors or small incandesent light bulbs.
Jackjet
get your self a Fluke DVOM-it is the best-you can use it on a lot of electrical stuff besides R/C-as far as a load- just use resistors or small incandesent light bulbs.
Jackjet
12-24-2001, 01:37 PM
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Craftsman VOM and build your own load
I like my Craftsman digital VOM. It is good quality and will last for quite a while. I haven't been disappointed yet by its accuracy. Also, if you want to load test batteries, just make up a test jack that includes a resistor in series with one of the leads. Or you could get fancy and make one with an auto taillight-bulb resistor so you can see how dim things are. I think that The E-Zone has some articles with this information (http://www.ezonemag.com/).
12-24-2001, 05:15 PM
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denete, I'm sure you meant to put the resistor in parallel with the leads, NOT in series. Use a 22 ohm, 5 or 10 watt which will give you about a 220 ma. load on a 4 cell battery or about 110 ma. load for your transmitter battery. Rod
12-25-2001, 08:01 PM
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Same here.
Originally posted by maverick
I use the Hobbico Digital Voltmeter MkII and I am extremely happy with it. Only problem is that it is now discontinued and replaced with a MkIII.
I use the Hobbico Digital Voltmeter MkII and I am extremely happy with it. Only problem is that it is now discontinued and replaced with a MkIII.
I have a Fluke at home but there is no way I'm going to be hauling it around to check NiCads. I do think they are the best meters you can buy, but that would be like using a 12 lb sledge to drive finishing nails. (IMHO)
01-12-2002, 03:07 AM
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DVM
I vote for the DVM as well. Fluke is great, but the name commands a premium. Other brands such as Tektronix and Wavetek are also very good. Sometimes you can find a good deal on eBay. Look up the brand and model on the manufacturer's web site to be sure what it is before you bid. You want one with good DC voltage accuracy for checking batteries.
It's easy to convert the DVM to a loaded DVM using resistors and bananna plugs - use the kind of plug that stacks, then you can plug your airplane connector leads into the DVM on top of the resistor plugs. You can get an RC charge plug with bananna plugs that will plug in right on top, for example from RadicalRC. Choose resistors to give you 250 mA, 500 mA, 1A or whatever you want. Resistors cost pennies.
It's easy to convert the DVM to a loaded DVM using resistors and bananna plugs - use the kind of plug that stacks, then you can plug your airplane connector leads into the DVM on top of the resistor plugs. You can get an RC charge plug with bananna plugs that will plug in right on top, for example from RadicalRC. Choose resistors to give you 250 mA, 500 mA, 1A or whatever you want. Resistors cost pennies.
01-16-2002, 12:07 AM
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Sorry but your not measuring NASA batteries here.
You really dont need a Fluke or Wavetek or any of those other
high zoot DMMs. You can really get by w/ a Ratshack DMM or Metex or
whatever.
www.justhandhelds.com for example
But, you do have to put a load on it. I measured the Ace Voltmaster 3
and it has 200 and 530mA draw.
You really dont need a Fluke or Wavetek or any of those other
high zoot DMMs. You can really get by w/ a Ratshack DMM or Metex or
whatever.
www.justhandhelds.com for example
But, you do have to put a load on it. I measured the Ace Voltmaster 3
and it has 200 and 530mA draw.
