Wiki site for multimeters - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: malagas_on_fire
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2018, 09:47:12 pm
content: HiI was thinking and searching , but i want to know if exists some wiki about multimeters in a similar way there is wiki for game characters, such as the K.O.F. series, or even casio / texas instruments calculators.It is possible to do something like that? Gather some info or database of their specs , history , date .. well yeahh.. And what about scopesThis is a chalenge? Or am i thinking too high?

author: Signal32
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2018, 03:07:28 am
content: See dis:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/multimeter-spreadsheet/

author: malagas_on_fire
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2018, 09:11:47 am
content: Well thats a parametric table , images but lacks the wiki feeling .Anyway thanks a lot.

author: rstofer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2018, 06:02:08 pm
content: What would a Wiki look like? Thousands of paragraphs, one per meter? Or pasted copies of datasheets, most of which are multiple pages? Which meters should be included, only those with validated CAT ratings? Prove it!Do we keep data for meters no longer in production? How about analog meters? Yes, what about my Simpson 260s?Although there are hundreds of meters in current production, only about a dozen or so come up in the Test Equipment forum. Some very low end, some middle of the road and some high end. Beyond the forum, there is always Google. All of human knowledge is on Google.Actually, the parametric table makes a certain amount of sense. If you need a feature and the meter doesn't offer it, it's pretty easy to see. If you are paying for features you don't want (or could be considered patently unsafe, like transistor sockets), you can see right away. What you can't tell is whether the safety rating can be considered credible (Fluke and a few other high end brands) or dubious. And that starts another unending argument.No, I imagine you will have to do your own homework and make your own choices. Use the spreadsheet, or don't. Search the Test Equipment forum or just ask. Somebody will have an opinion. Then all you have to do is consider the sources. Where are they coming from? Many consider the CAT rating (when credible) to be the be-all, end-all, of multimeter selection. Since I only work on low voltages and low energy with most of my meters, I simply don't care. I have other tools for mains work and it doesn't usually involve a DMM.I'm not sure a Wiki is the right format.

author: malagas_on_fire
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2018, 11:11:16 pm
content: I like a lot the parametric table and i was unaware of it's existence. It helps to find a meter for the desired task.Well for the wiki no more than a few pages, the picture the specs , type, application, maybe a short story and a link to the manual for more details.Usually it is wiselly to check first manual or specs on webpage before buying the product , parametric table is a mus, but a small portion of it's info . I'll draw maybe a sketch later .For the older multimeters maybe something more historical like this links, a online musem:http://www.mrmartinweb.com/calculator.htmlhttp://www.vintagecalculators.com/html/casio.htmlPs.: i don't favour any of the brands above

author: malagas_on_fire
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2018, 12:05:26 am
content: Quote from: malagas_on_fire on August 29, 2018, 11:11:16 pmWell here is a bare sketch of the items that could have. It needs an example maybe ....

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2018, 01:40:30 am
content: I think it would be good to have a wiki, some place to collect all the data on multimeters, but a lot of work.Here's an example of a website doing comparison of DMM features and specs and reviews.https://lygte-info.dk/info/DMMReviews.htmlexample table taken from the site is for 121GW.

author: malagas_on_fire
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2018, 09:14:57 am
content: Hey that a neat presentation but in safety it should be added the CAT ratings plus the some mentions to tests done from joeqsmith, voltlog, dave jones, etc.