Bluetooth multimeter... interesting  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2018, 03:25:57 am
content: not sure if it was posted before,..https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1441579202/the-worlds-simplest-bluetooth-multimeter?ref=recommended&ref=discovery

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 13, 2018, 04:12:02 am
content: It has already been posted in the crowd funding section and will probably end up in the dodgy section at some point.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/vion-the-worlds-silliest-multimeter/

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2018, 04:15:07 am
content: It seems like a niche product.... the big selling point is a very simplified interface so that whoever can use it, but that probably means it's totally unsuitable for "real" work.If the build quality is good and the performance is reasonable, it could have a place.... but because a pocket meter is small and the screen/body part of it is actually pretty cheap, it seems like saving on the screen and processor and going with a phone actually doesn't have a point. At least with the scope equivalent there's more to show so you'd need a more expensive/large screen in a standalone unit and you save a bit more space.$50 doesn't really seem like it's going to be competitive with any regular meter in that ballpark (and I have some serious doubts about the included protection, which also calls into question its suitability for those not knowledgeable about electrical stuff, which seems to be their intended audience), but if the simplified interface is good and is fairly complete in terms of covering lots of normal tasks, maybe there could be some value for someone who wants to check on things (or do basic repairs) without much knowledge of what's actually going on.The safety thing is actually a bigger deal than it may look... under safety they only mention ac/dc/resistance detection based on the application, I don't know if it'll even be CAT rated.Also the 'what makes us different' section is a whole lot of non-factorsQuote

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2018, 10:15:34 am
content: The amount of bullshit on their page is off the scale.Example:Plus... their target goal was $10,000?

author: 001
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2018, 10:18:33 am
content: I want one for one purpose: I`m so old and BIG BRIGHT display is my choice nowBut user interface of this unit looks like 30 years old handheldDMMI want to see big bright normal caracters, not small 7 segment emulator

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2018, 11:46:53 am
content: Quote from: 001 on April 13, 2018, 10:18:33 amThere's high-end meters with OLED displays (ok, not many, they're expensive and eat batteries for breakfast...)There's cheapo meters with OLED displays, eg.:https://www.ebay.com/itm/263445983032There's other Bluetooth meters, eg. Daves, plenty by Fluke, etc.You can get meters with large LCDs. My AN860B+ has one inch tall letters (2.5cm). Hack the backlight so it's permanently on.Thanks to the other thread I was just reading about the ICL7107 chip. It's what they make those DT830B multimeters with. You can make a multimeter with one of those and a few passive components and it will drive an LED display directly. There's huge LED displays out there for a few bucks. Might be a fun project.Me? I'd wait for final pruduction and a Big-Clive-style review before considering one of those Kickstarter meters. It's obvious no EE has been anywhere near the campaign page.

author: 001
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2018, 11:53:28 am
content: The good idea is to simply translate cheap DMM functionality to LARGE displayOld 17" monitors looks good for it

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2018, 12:12:30 pm
content: Quote from: 001 on April 13, 2018, 11:53:28 amYes, I forgot the other option: Get a meter with data logging (eg. RS232 output) and send it somewhere big.