EEVblog #868 - Keysight U1282A Multimeter Torture Test - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 12:55:16 am
content: Dave & Friends destroy a Keysight U1282A Multimeter.Is it really IP67 rated & can withstand a 3m drop?Only one way to find out, take it canyoning, then drop it, throw it from a moving car, run over it, and then drop it some more until it breaks!http://www.wondrous.com.au/Kate's video of the trip:Fluke 28II Torture Testing:

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 01:12:20 am
content: Somewhere in the debris will be the plastic base of the crystal. The through-hole and surface mount packages are identical, possibly even down to the leads, they just add a base and form the leads.As for the piezo, the plastic gets really brittle when rapidly melted and cooled like that, so it's not really a huge surprise - don't forget the weight of the leads as well.

author: Taucher
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:05:03 am
content: Somehow my heart really bleeds seeing perfectly working tech getting destoyed... just remember how we used to feel as teens - saving money to buy some basic equip ... and now there's that video with a guy just pointlessly destroying a new, working piece of gear for fun (with laughter) while you'd (in his place) really have loved to own, use that equip... and it isn't even made clear if that's a sponsored destruction so it would at least have the purpose of funding the channel.Also it can't even be called a gain for science as the failure-modes were just briefly investigated (and non-repeatable).For example: did the rangeswitch or the buttons leak water after the canyon? ... I must have missed that part.IMHO that vid is none to be proud of.Maybe it's time for some real EE-stuff (like designing something useful) again?PS/OT: I was even more disgusted by the TI "viral" video "will it BBQ" - buring a scope... why... just why... please show me something cool, not something any stupid kid with a matchbox could so. YT is aready overfilled with brain-dead content (ok, that's also attracting millions of watching zombies)... please help to keep a few corners zombie-free.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:07:01 am
content: I seem to recall the meter being given to Dave for purposes of testing. Destructive testing.How do you think they test whether they're waterproof and drop resistant? By pretending to smash them?

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:37:28 am
content: Thank You.....It looks to be a pretty dam good meter, if I may ask what are Keysight like for spare parts on their equipment ?.

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 04:05:41 am
content: Looks like there may still be a few useful parts on it.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 04:13:25 am
content: Quote from: joeqsmith on April 09, 2016, 04:05:41 amI was thinking a similar thing but more along the lines of a replacement LCD and then chuck it all in a box to create a Mongrel Meter for the bench, Dave would know best and whether it is salvageable or not or if it has already been recycled and is all too late, a redemption by resurrection would not only be a great project but may also make a very nice meter, I'd have a crack at this in a heartbeat given the opportunity.I have noticed in some of the Youtube comments that people are displeased seeing equipment of this calibre destroyed and as somebody who regularly works at height I do see their point as we are compelled to tether tools and equipment more so if there is a risk to others, we also prefer to use the good meters at bench height and the shitty ones everywhere else so if they fall or grow legs then there is no great loss, perhaps it was meant to be more of a true comparison with what the Fluke had achieved and to do any less would have generated the associated negative comments, he can't win either way so even-stevens or nothing at all.

author: FrankT
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 04:50:19 am
content: Are you going to box it up and return it?

author: charlespax
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 05:34:24 am
content: Dave, if SMD crystals are made the same way SMD electrolytic caps are made, then yes; it is a converted through hole part. I visited an SMD electrolytic capacitor factory and was amazed to find all the caps start as through hole parts. The leads are then stamped, bent and trimmed. Here's some pictures.In the attached image you can see the leads of a through hole part being formed by a turret tool, which bends stamps and cuts the leads.

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 05:51:38 am
content: from my perspective, it really sux to se a good meter destroyed like that, but it's not Dave's fault if he got asked to do the test, so...

author: Barny
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 05:52:59 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on April 09, 2016, 05:12:20 amThis are done under controlled, repeatable conditions to ensure the most possible protection.The only thing Dave have shown is pure vandalism.Spacial in the second half of the movie.Its sad to see Dave is going the mainstream way of low quality content with this video.But it hurts me more that movies like this gets the most clicks / views.I miss videos with fundamental / informative ee-content.

author: Barny
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 08:44:01 am
content: It's true that there are bigger problems.And its true that it is one of the most important things to habe fun at work.But its also true that I miss Fundermental Friday and other informative films from him.Its the proper mixture of information & fooling around.

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 08:50:02 am
content: Dave, not your finest video by a long way.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 08:54:35 am
content: Quote from: Taucher on April 09, 2016, 02:05:03 amIt's not "sponsored", Keysight simply gave me two review meters, one to review and teardown, the other they were keen to have destruction tested just for kicks.QuoteI don't care, it's called entertainment, and I had fun making it and that's all that matters.If you don't like these types of videos, don't watch, or simply unsubscribe altogether.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 08:55:33 am
content: Quote from: German_EE on April 09, 2016, 08:50:02 amDo you have a point?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 08:58:06 am
content: Quote from: Barny on April 09, 2016, 05:52:59 amMelodramatic much?I've madetwomultimeter destruction videos in over 1000 videos.Hardly "going the mainstream".QuoteIt won't.

author: kalleboo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 09:54:54 am
content: Small sample size but it seems like everyone complaining in here so far is German/Austrian. That famous sense of humor showing?

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:01:51 am
content: Wonder if that PTC snapped off at the solder joint, or if the leads pulled out of the board entirely.Actually a pretty good test of real life use, the water and the dropping off a sloped roof to land on ground, the abuse of being in a tool bag as is, the falling out of a vehicle at speed when you accidentally left it on the roof finishing off a job. Driving over because the guy behind was not going to swerve in time, and hopefully did not rear end you because you slammed on the brakes at the sudden "OHCRAP" moment.The high altitude drop test, because one day you will be up a ladder, or at a window in a building and accidentally knock it out to do the long dance to destruction.It might survive below the 5th floor....... Anybody at Agilent want to do a drop test off a taller building onto a grass area and see if this holds up as well.Ac

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:32:53 am
content: Quote from: SeanB on April 09, 2016, 10:01:51 amA through hole solder joint would be orders of magnitude stronger than a component lead.The PTC simply sheared off under it's own weight.QuoteGrass would absorb a lot of energy.G force is directly related to the stopping distance vs time. Concrete = really really short stopping distance. Grass and dirt ground etc will have at least a few mm of give in it. So G forces will be several orders lower.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:33:34 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on April 09, 2016, 10:19:33 amIt's almost guaranteed there will be a comment about that

author: Barny
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:43:13 am
content: Quote from: kalleboo on April 09, 2016, 09:54:54 amI think this this has something todo with the mentality: "Why should I throw it away? It's still working (somehow)"By the way: Vandalism isnt funny. And most Germans have a very "special" sense of humor.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:53:14 am
content: Quote from: Barny on April 09, 2016, 10:43:13 amIt's not "vandalism". Keysight specifically gave me the meter in order to have some fun destroying it.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 11:17:43 am
content: I do not think I have a single meter that would survive any of those tests and still be at any level or even capable of functioning after even part of that testing. Most, if not all, are not waterproof to the level of that Agilent, and I think most would disintegrate into pieces at the 3m drop testing stage. Impressive that it did survive the snubbed fall onto concrete at way above the 3m velocity, with only deformation of the PCB and case. I think those high falls were what took the Caddock network off the soldered pins, and that network then snapped the PTC off the board, as it was directly below. Then the next series dinged the resistors as both went into the case area. Brass resonator popped off likely in the wall impact series, or on the 30m drop test ( did noone notice Dave reuse the footage of the first drop in the second where it went caseless?) when it hit face first, which would have provided enough G force to pull the resonator out of the plastic, the bending being evident. The leads were sheared off by the wall impacts, and the crystal probably went at the same time. Never saw the little plastic spacer they have under the crystal, probably fell out the case, and the crystal was crushed by the board flexing, either pre separation or likely afterwards in a corner of the case.BTW Dave this was a good watch, especially at the amount of work you had to do to destroy this meter. Can you just do the drop test again using the regular 830 meter series, you might need a few to get past the 10m drop test part, and the car series they might pass ( one in a hundred that lands base first and skids along the tar) but I doubt they will pass the drive test, even if you use a Tata or a Hyundai A10 and drop tyre pressure to 1 bar ( basically flat tyre) for this.

author: WackyGerman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 11:19:47 am
content: Amazing build quality of the meterA drop test of 30 m would be more fun with a CRO

author: PChi
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 11:52:24 am
content: Thanks for the video Dave. It's good to see independent verification of the waterproofing and drop test rating.True Dave's video is partly entertainment but what's wrong with that?Industry drop testing is done under controlled test conditions for repeatability. The disadvantage is that it can't test all possible scenarios and can miss real world failures.I have enjoyed doing destructive testing as long as fixing the failures is someone elses job.

author: max_torque
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 12:20:27 pm
content: Dave i have a suggestion:Get the remains of the meter laid out, glued to a backing and then put in a picture frame, and give it away as a prize ? Be cool to have it on the wall!!PS great video.

author: Barny
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 12:28:10 pm
content: Quote from: WackyGerman on April 09, 2016, 11:19:47 amYou spelled CEO wrong@Max: Good idea.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 12:36:27 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 09, 2016, 10:53:14 amIt's pretty straightforward, I think.Keysight gives one of their meters to a guy with a popular global presence and do some destructive tests. This meter was always meant to be pushed past the limits and this was done - with some oddball techniques in places that were not a lab. The fact that there was a bit of enjoyment and entertainment in the process is not a problem to me - I was more interested in seeing just how the various tortures affected the unit.If seeing the destruction of this ONE meter upsets you - then I don't suggest you drop in on the Keysight testing laboratory. You'll be crying for days.Besides - who cannotbe interested to see how well a name brand meter fares under such extreme abuse?

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 01:38:07 pm
content: Quote from: WackyGerman on April 09, 2016, 11:19:47 amSome of the aerospace manufacturers of CRO displays have ones that, in the right mount, will survive that still working. Power it for the drop and they would not even jitter.......

author: Christe4nM
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:01:33 pm
content: I'm glad Dave does the testing so we don't have to. Yes I did need a minute to get over the damage on such a nice meter. Yet the thought that remains with me is "that is one tough meter." Reading the specs is one thing, seeing it in action is quite another. If I ever have a need for a tough meter like that, I'll take this one into consideration. It's a win-win for Dave and Keysight I guess.

author: RGB255_0_0
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:12:54 pm
content: This will be vying with the Uni-T meter for the most-hated video.Understandable why you would test, but driving over it went a touch too far IMO.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:27:45 pm
content: You've never done something to a bit of gear that wasn't in the manufacturer's testing playbook?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:44:29 pm
content: Quote from: RGB255_0_0 on April 09, 2016, 02:12:54 pmBut dropping it 30m would have been fine?

author: AF6LJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:49:53 pm
content: That is the best Keysight promo video I have seen.Well I know what my next handheld DMM will be.That meter will hold up better than my Beckman (now Waveteck) RMS225, which I have had since 1991, and saw years of rough service in the commercial two way business. That meter still works quite well by the way...But since the tilt stand finally broke three months ago it is time to replace the meter.

author: RGB255_0_0
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:50:06 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 09, 2016, 02:44:29 pmI didn't watch that part. Pretty cringe worthy video. If you were to drop a multimeter from 30m then the multimeter is the last of your worries to be fair...

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:51:24 pm
content: As far as the car running over test is concerned, I think the meter would have come out of it fairly well, if the first attempt went the same as the second. It's the grinding along the road that did the greatest damage. Like 2 grit abrasive with half a ton of pressure behind it.

author: MK14
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 02:55:13 pm
content: I found the video, VERY educational. It also significantly increased my chances of buying Keysight multimeters (especially highly robust ones), in the future. But other makes, if similarly robust, would also be in my shopping list.There are some circumstances where, you are doing electronics work, while working somewhat high up. Examples would be tall racks of electronics or servers, fire/burglar alarm systems. It could be for development, experimentation or service/repairs.Basically any circumstances where you are using a multimeter, while on the higher steps of a ladder. The potential (please ignore the pun), to accidentally drop it, is always there.So multimeters that are robust enough to take 3 metre falls on the chin, are of interest to some parties.From a video point of view, would you rather see Dave, take a 3 metre ruler, and spend an hour dropping the multimeter(s), at different test heights. Which some would consider a bit boring, as the hour drags on ?Or would you prefer to see Dave, spend the hour, in the exciting (to some), countryside of Australia, while simultaneously testing the multimeter at various drop heights ?Once the multimeter, has checked out ok, at the specified 3 metres. It is then going to be interesting, to see how high it can go, and still survive, and also what gets damaged, when it does finally break.It can at times, be difficult to justify to management, WHY you want/need to have (circa) $300 multimeters, rather than $50 ones. So videos illustrating how cheap multimeters, "EXPLODE", when accidentally exposed to very high voltages. Or damaged when accidentally dropped from significant heights, or from water exposure. Are useful additional means of demonstrating to managers WHY they need to budget for BETTER quality multimeters.Obviously some managers would NEVER watch videos like that. Your mileage may vary. But if they do, at least it is available.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 03:01:45 pm
content: There's also a case for management not wanting to spend the budget on new kit without serious justification, such as being "bullet proof". Videos like this can put the relevant extremes right in front of them.

author: RGB255_0_0
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 03:16:07 pm
content: There's nothing wrong with testing durability but at least put it in context. Dropping a meter from 30m (arbitrary) is not only careless but a health and safety serious concern of greater cost.Driving over a meter is a hapless mistake.Conversely, dropping a meter from a 1m workbench or up a set of steps and water ingress is a hazard of a workplace environment. Some of the testing was a tad overzealous like it's a video meant for Buzzfeed instead of the usual viewership.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 03:18:05 pm
content: Quote from: AF6LJ on April 09, 2016, 02:49:53 pmThe Fluke 28-II that survived the testin much better conditionthan this one?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 03:23:18 pm
content: Quote from: RGB255_0_0 on April 09, 2016, 03:16:07 pmSeriously?I did testing of it's claims of IP67 and 3m drop. I took it further than that and it still worked. If I stopped after that then the amount of hate mail I would get fornotseeing at wat point it breaks would have been an order of magnitude higher.

author: PChi
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 03:29:06 pm
content: Possibly a more realistic test would have been to have plugged in some test leads and dropped the meter so that the plugs took the shock and transferred it straight to the sockets.Many years ago I broke an Avo 8 Multimeter when it fell off a stool onto the floor while fault finding some industrial equipment. The meter had to be raised so that the test leads reached the circuit buried in the equipment.

author: AF6LJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 04:57:21 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on April 09, 2016, 03:18:05 pmSo is my Beckman RMS-225, it has fallen off the roof of dump trucks, been kicked across the install bay floor (accidentally) gone down a flight of stares with the test leads installed. (that did crack the solder connection for the volts and ohms terminal.) And I cannot count the times it has been pushed off a bench on to a concrete floor. The Next handheld DMM will be my last, with the Beckman being my back-up meter.....

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 05:30:20 pm
content: Always sad to see a fine piece of test equipment destroyed but it certainly shows they are built solid. Other then being a big large I want one now.

author: kalleboo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 05:46:18 pm
content: Now I'm kinda curious how one of those $1 multimeters would hold up. The lack of components inside would speak in it's favor. Would the cheap, malleable plastic help or hinder? Although I guess the LCD would shatter instantly with no shock protection...Quote from: EEVblog on April 09, 2016, 03:23:18 pmI think of it like the Mythbusters creedo. First you test it up until the claims. Then you try to reproduce the carnage by whatever means necessary!

author: Zbig
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 05:46:56 pm
content: Yesterday I was watching on a local news site a reader-submitted video of some kids throwing frogs at each other at the pondside. That's kind of retarded, I thought, but well, kids being kids, etc. A day later I watched a video of a grown man repeatedly smashing expensive piece of equipment against a concrete wall, woohooing with excitement each timeIt really was embarrassing to watch. Even if that was my idea of "fun" (it isn't), I would be too ashamed to admit that publicly

author: lem_ix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 05:57:43 pm
content: Great vid, shows what you're paying for(or not). + Fun watching Dave smashing it up, who could've done it with so much passionDon't understand people not liking this, perfectly shows what the meter is made of, only missing footage of blowing it up with some high energy impulses. Big + to keysight for this.

author: sync
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 06:00:42 pm
content: I wonder why people think that video destroyed a expensive device. That multimeter is not expensive. Dave got it for free and it costs Keysight basically nothing too.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 06:02:58 pm
content: Just when I thought 'spooky' Dave says 'spooky'. Excellent timing!

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 06:06:32 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 09, 2016, 08:55:33 amI don't see the point either. Finally a test equipment related video with nice nature to watch (yeah call me sexist if you like -can't help it-).Edit: that canyoning seems like a nice thing to do.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 06:24:06 pm
content: Those Eucalyptus forests are a banned item here though, which can only be planted in a controlled plantation for paper and pulp production, as they are both so invasive, water sucking and kill the local plantlife around them, especially when they burn.

author: HKJ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 06:50:01 pm
content: The drop from the workbench and from the roof height did show how robust the meter is, all the fun in the water showed that is can handle water (But you need to clean the sockets afterwards), the rest was just fun.My impression from the video is that the Keysight meter will survive just about any electrician (A electronic engineer would never get near any of the physical limits of the meter).

author: strangersound
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 08:07:44 pm
content: The fact so many people got their panties in a twist over an excellent stress test video is definitely worth extra points for trolling value. Sheesh, lighten up people. As they say, y'all must be real fun at parties.This video is being criticized, but this isexactlythe type of testing you want to get the real truth about the durability of a product. This is on the same level as AvE doing a tool teardown. Dave gets to have fun, Keysight gets to sell meters, and the community gets a service done for them. It's a win all around.

author: ToeJam
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 08:32:31 pm
content: If you've seen the BBC episodes of Top Gear featuring the Toyota Hilux destruction, they kept the car and mounted it in the studio.They also had the 'Cool Wall' showing cars which were great or crap.I wonder if you could do something similar; rate the meters by the drop they survived.Also show products by how cool - or not - they are. Such as the ebay crud you seem to get often.Viewer vote competitions on how cool or crud the products are?Just some crazy ideas on a Saturday night.Thanks for all the great videos DaveKeithScottish Borders

author: MK14
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 08:49:27 pm
content: Some managers would watch the video, and agree that we need new equipment, to give the capabilities of that multimeter.So they would supply a £5 multimeter, and a £2 cord, to be fixed to the multimeter and the users belt. Failure to fix the belt, would result in the employee having to pay for the multimeter to be repaired. (Intended as a joke, but I know that in practice, there are too many elements of truth to this, in practice).

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:21:24 pm
content: BTW I think a warning is in place. In the video you see the multimeter gets dropped close to a passage. If someone walks in there you can't see that person at the moment you let go but chances are you hit someone. Bottom line here: don't throw stuff from heights because you might hurt somebody seriously or even cause death!edit: typo get -> go

author: warp_foo
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:31:38 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 09, 2016, 10:33:34 amProbably easiest to just send what's left of the meter to Taofledermaus.But if he's busy, I'm sure I can assist.m

author: Zbig
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:40:10 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on April 09, 2016, 10:21:24 pmThat's why there was Dave's pal on the ground level, with a walkie-talkie, I guess.

author: amc184
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:46:30 pm
content: Remember to use the drive wheels of a car to run over stuff. Might have been funny when Dave scuffed up the front of a multimeter, not so funny forthis guy.

author: AF6LJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 10:59:29 pm
content: Give him a year, he will earn that Darwin award.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 11:37:21 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 09, 2016, 10:33:34 amBingo!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2016, 11:42:51 pm
content: Quote from: Zbig on April 09, 2016, 05:46:56 pmI'd be too ashamed to admit publicly that I have no sense of fun, or the ability to comprehend the value of testing the robustness claims of a product.Can you imagine the hate mail I'd get if I finished the video after the 3m drop? No, you probably can't...

author: Jr460
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 12:49:28 am
content: I liked it.I think it good to know just how well some things are built. It is rated for a 3 meter drop fine, but does to get trashed with a 3.1 meter drop?Sometimes it is not just the build quality but other things about the company. I know of a product with a 3 year warranty, but if it ever breaks they will fix the thing for no more than the shipping. Yes these companies still do exist and still hold a good percent of the market share because everyone knows the product is rock solid, and if anything does go wrong, they will stand behind it.Back to breaking things.... And guns.HP a few years ago had a video of one of their top of the line disk arrays taking a .308 round and still working. Of course they made sure the round didn't hit all the boards/disks/busses in the array.The XP line is re-badged Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) with some help from HP on the firmware.

author: gemby
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 01:04:12 am
content: I do not understand why some people are complaining, you have to go to the end, you have to know how much torture it can stand. Dave, i would torture other one electrically, how long can it stand 20 amps, what happens if you try to measure 220V in ohms range etc...srsly gus, it is in the name of sience.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 01:27:28 am
content: Quote from: gemby on April 10, 2016, 01:04:12 amI know, it's dumbDidn't get all this hate 6 years ago when I tested the fluke in the exact same way.Must be all this new fangled SJW movement were everyone is offended by everything, any everyone needs a "safe space"

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 01:50:01 am
content: Some people have nothing better to do than complain, about something, anything. And it also proves the selective memory theory. ONE other video like this EIGHT HUNDRED videos ago and "OMG Dave's gone mainstream" Despite the interesting history bits in the TTL video, a scope teardown, and some neat 2 minute teardowns in the mailbag video, all ALSO this same week - sheesh, what more do you people want? If the worse you have to suffer through is one boring (to you) video every 4 or 5 years, I don't see the point.I, for one, was amused by this, especially tossing it out the car window at speed. I was not expecting that. What does it all prove? Well, for one thing, the official specs are definitely not bullshit. Two, Agilent builds some pretty rugged gear. Three, the scenery in that canyon is gorgeous and I wish my knees could handle hiking, I'd love to visit that in person.You can do all the scientific, carefully controlled stress testing you want, but odds are a random fall out in the field will result in different stresses in different locations. So while the drop heights weren't measured to the nearest .01mm, it's still valid testing that helps validate the design and construction.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 01:58:10 am
content: I like that lady in the video.

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 02:56:29 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 10, 2016, 01:27:28 amDave, well I can only speak for myself, but I think people just didn't like to see a good instrument waisted like that, I myself was kinda hmmm what a pitty, but I understand that tests need to be made, so you know what's capable of, or if it's really as good as claimed, I watch Joesmith videos too and he stress test the meters to see how far they can go, and that's the same thing, so don't take peoples reaction too harshly

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 04:40:07 am
content: This is it in a nutshell...Quote from: lem_ix on April 09, 2016, 05:57:43 pmYou can't argue that ... and that's exactly the sort of thing Keysight would be hoping to see. Why else would they give Dave a meter to destroy?

author: Tomorokoshi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 06:43:02 am
content: Quote from: gemby on April 10, 2016, 01:04:12 amYes, this would be an interesting addition to the drop testing. Hit it with the voltage and current limits after each test to see if internal circuitry was compromised.I've had to test products to validate construction to whatever relevant standards there were. A lot of stuff gets wrecked, and the tests pay off when they lead to a better product. The extra margin in drop testing is what supports overall functionality and safety relative to the rated drop of 3 meters. If the meter shattered at 3.1 meters, then we couldn't trust it to be safe after a 3 meter drop. This has a 10x margin on height, which is something like a 100x margin on kinetic energy it needs to dissipate.

author: YU2
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 08:48:52 am
content: Quote from: Hydrawerk on April 10, 2016, 01:58:10 amYeah was thinking the same, fuck the multimeter that's one hot chick

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 09:57:13 am
content: Quote from: YU2 on April 10, 2016, 08:48:52 amPersonal trainer, she will take you to the gym and in 2 days you will absolutely hate her guts. If you survive 2 months you will grudgingly like her and after 6 months you will thank her for the lifestyle change. You will also be a lot fitter as well, and capable of running a 40km marathon in some semblance of reasonable time as well.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 10:33:18 am
content: Quote from: SeanB on April 10, 2016, 09:57:13 amShe's for hire if you are in Sydney!

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 11:10:19 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 10, 2016, 10:33:18 amNo thanks, niece is married to one......http://www.quotegarden.com/exercise.html

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 05:19:47 pm
content: I can't wait for the repair video! Sure the screen is destroyed but a new IR emitter/receiver and you can have remote communication with the unit.

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 05:33:20 pm
content: Dave, entertaining video for sure. I had a few chuckles.Not so sure about what to think of the earlier comments on wasting a perfectly good multimeter. Certainly the world is no worse for wear and if Keysight chooses to give you stuff to destroy, it's their prerogative.I've got the exact same request from Crest, who gave me 2 brand new electric toothbrushes... One of which is going to be a teardown and likely destroy the brush. I will eventually do a video on it and have no qualms about someone in the world who would otherwise benefit being unable to perform proper oral hygiene because of it.In any case, I enjoyed the CANYONING footage actually more so than the multimeter. It was beautiful to see the natural scenery of the outback and some nice adventure hiking. I don't mind at all if the multimeter destruction was simply an excuse to get some canyon footage in there. It was fun and I only wish I could have been doing it!

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 06:55:06 pm
content: @Dave:By the way what is with the shorts? I assume you all are wearing them to protect the expensive wetsuits while sliding over rocks? Or are they just an Aussie fashion statement?

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 07:46:40 pm
content: Quote from: YU2 on April 10, 2016, 08:48:52 amNever mind that. What about the bearded guy? And the cute face he pulls every time he looks at the camera...?

author: woox2k
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 08:45:14 pm
content: Seeing all the hate here i must state my opinion on the matter as well. I don't agree with that hate here and agree that stuff needs to be tested/destroyed in order to see how well they last.Only thing i got a bit annoyed was the lack of "documentation" of the experiment. It was nice to see Dave tear down and show us how the meter managed to resist water but why didn't he do it again when seeing the meter display shatter when dropping (losing the only obvious indication of life) I wanted to see how well everything else survived at the point where display finally failed.Only difference between science and random vandalism is documentation.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 08:47:19 pm
content: Quote from: woox2k on April 10, 2016, 08:45:14 pmI'd be carefull with such statements but since I don't want to trigger Godwin's law here I won't explain further...

author: woox2k
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 09:06:49 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on April 10, 2016, 08:47:19 pmSounded perfect to end my post.People will surely get the wrong idea about it, but hey, at least they will waste their energy on someone else than Dave

author: yym
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 09:58:53 pm
content: Congrats Dave, this is a new low.I am sorry to see what has become of eevblog.Does anyone else thinks we are slowly heading towards idiocracy? In a few years eevblog will be nothing just a rant about a farting butt.It is even worse that keysight requested/sponsored/appreoved/whatever this.In my eyes keysights reputation has dropt a lot.There is a difference between testing/destroying the device in any meaningful way, and destroying it like in the the video.I would guess no one who can afford keysight instruments appreciates something like this.Well, if you have decided to go down on this path, make sure to check next time if it blends, that should get you a few extra views

author: slaterk93
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 10:25:01 pm
content: ^ I think you just proved Dave's SJW idea

author: retrolefty
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 10:30:07 pm
content: New logo for EEVblog:Don't turn it on, throw it off a dam.

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 10:36:48 pm
content: Quote from: yym on April 10, 2016, 09:58:53 pmI would encourage you to stick around and join the community. Dave has proven many times over he can't be bought and doesn't give two shits about a few extra views. Nothing wrong with indulging every now and then.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 10:38:52 pm
content: I think Dave needs to put a "Trigger Warning" on this video and this thread! Also Dave needs to make a private part of the forum as a safe zone so we can all talk about subjects without any disagreement. I feel violated when people disagree or don't post only smileys in replies. Please Dave!Oh yes, I must tell everyone that I have been traumatized emotionally since I watched this video and have been racking up psychiatric bills every hour since I watched. Please think about what you say and post. We need safe zones here!

author: Len
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 10:46:31 pm
content: Quote from: yym on April 10, 2016, 09:58:53 pmWhat do you mean "in a few years"? It has been 6 years since EEVBlog #66 ("Death & Destruction of a Fluke Multimeter"). I guess the EEVBlog has been an "idiocracy" since then? If so, what does that make you?There are plenty of videos showing how crappy products fail to live up to their specs. It's good to see one that shows a product thatdoeslive up to its claims.And another thing, I really don't understand people who are somehow offended that Dave broke a multimeter, as if it were a holy relic or something. Come on, people, it's an assembly-line product, not a unique work of art. Crunch all you want, they'll make more.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 11:06:09 pm
content: Quote from: woox2k on April 10, 2016, 08:45:14 pmErr, the display finally failed on the 30m drop.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 11:12:11 pm
content: Quote from: yym on April 10, 2016, 09:58:53 pmYou mean that same new low I reached6 years agowhen I didalmost exactly the same video?The same video that is quite famous and made a good part of my reputation?The same video that the #1 requested thing people want to see when they visit the lab is the beat up Fluke 28?The same video people often credit as one of their favourite episodes?That new low point?QuoteYou're new here, right?QuoteYup, you're new here. Welcome.Would you like me to create a safe space for you?

author: n3vti
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 11:34:01 pm
content: Dave, I actually liked the video. There is nothing wrong witha littledestructionI did some myself with some defective crusty (or sometimes perfectly fine) products. Also, that feeling you get when you throw something up against a wall and beat the crap out of something - It's actually a good stress reliever

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 11:41:48 pm
content: There is quite nothing bad on this video, it reminds me car crashtests made by Euro Ncap.http://www.euroncap.com/enBTW which one is better? Fluke 28-II or this Keysight U1282A? I think that both meet its specs, that's good.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2016, 11:43:46 pm
content: Quote from: Hydrawerk on April 10, 2016, 11:41:48 pmHow long is a piece of string?

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 12:17:27 am
content: I don't see a problem with destructive tests. It would have been fun to see how a couple of your low end meters would have handled the same tests. Keep up the good work.

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 02:08:43 am
content: Dave, just a thought...When you threw it off the dam, why not let it free fall *without* the tether rope attached, and have your assistant at the bottom just hook it back on to the rope to let you tow it back to the top?That way the multimeter could turn freely in falling and hit the ground at any angle, instead of only hitting bottom down as when the rope was attached. You could then throw down the rope to your assistant who would hook it on only for the lift back up to the top. When it gets back up, you could un-tether the rope and throw it down again.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 03:02:21 am
content: I think that two extra wings could have made all the difference with a soft landing, I much prefer this enhancement below.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 03:10:22 am
content: Quote from: edy on April 11, 2016, 02:08:43 amThe tether was used to initiate drops from intermediate heights - but I agree that the rope dragging over the railing would have slowed the fall.To solve this you could hook the meter to a hold line and have a release line to pull a pin and let it free fall.Alternatively, have the whole rope already hanging over the edge and just lower the meter to the desired start height and then let go. Just use a rope 5m longer than the height of the platform and tie it off a couple of metres away from the drop point to keep the excess rope out of the fall path. No rope dragging to slow anything down. It's still not technically 'perfect', but it will be pretty darn close.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 04:12:12 am
content: Quote from: edy on April 11, 2016, 02:08:43 amIt allowed different height drops.That was last minute change in plans on the way there.I did ultimately throw it form the top without the cord, twice in fact.

author: YU2
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 04:26:45 am
content: Quote from: SeanB on April 10, 2016, 09:57:13 amNo, thats hardly going to happen. I am military trained person, when I survived drill training in the army than I can survive everything. I was also in a war zone and after that life has also led to some really challenging physical activities. Right now I think I am in a better shape than Dave is.But nevermind about that, watching this video some things has became clearer to me:There is nothing more sexier than a good looking girl holding a multimeter

author: woox2k
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 04:59:13 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 10, 2016, 11:06:09 pmThat is correct, i didn't mean to be a troll but maybe i was not clear enough about what i meant. I'll try again: I wanted to see what was the first thing breaking in the multimeter that renedered it useless. (most likely that resistor network but we may never know) I know you could not just go back to lab after each drop to tear it down and show us the results but either way that was the only thing bugging me.

author: yym
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 05:10:09 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 10, 2016, 11:12:11 pmNo, as I said, a new one, not the same one, it is lower and lower each year.You argue that the video is famous and many people liked it... so what, does that make it a good video, if anything that only proves my point, the more stupid a video is, the more views it has.I get it you make more money this way, but your reputation is going down, fast, when was the last time you did something of value.I am pretty sure that you know exactly what I am talking about.Quote from: EEVblog on April 10, 2016, 11:12:11 pmNope, I am a long time fan, or hater ? (not sure, you decide)I am silent most of the time, commenting mostly when somthing/someone pisses me off.You don't have to get so defensive every time someone doesn't like your video, just take the good with the bad.Quote from: EEVblog on April 10, 2016, 11:12:11 pmNope I am not new here, but thanks.No, I don't need a safe space (i am not sure what that is) you just focus your energy on making quality videos.Thanks.

author: Barny
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 05:35:58 am
content: I think my post got understood in the wrong way.(Sorry, my english isn't that good.)I wanted to say that its sad to see a good multimeter ged destroyed.But its Daves multimeter so he is free to do with it what he want.The problem with this video is, that at least in the german language-area the most clicked-videos are te sort of "pranked bro", videos of vandalism,....All together videos for people with low cerebral capacity and oversexed / desperate teenager.I was concerned that Dave is slowly going the same way.But this comments where because I like Daves channel very much and I dont want to see Dave drifting in the direction of high-quantity-low quality content.But hey, thats only my opinion, a opinion of an old guy from the other site of the world, ranting at some clouds.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 06:22:14 am
content: Quote from: yym on April 11, 2016, 05:10:09 amDemonstrably untrue.My original Fluke 28 videos has 44,500 viewsin 6 years. One of my weaker performing videos in terms of long term views.QuoteOf value to whom?You?If you don't find value in my videos, that's fine, I only expect a small number of people to find value in my videos. But don't make out that you speak for anyone other than yourself, you don't.Provide evidence that my "reputation is going down, fast".QuoteNope. Your argument seems completely flawed, and I can actually show it's demonstrably wrong.Quote from: EEVblog on April 10, 2016, 11:12:11 pmI like feedback and ask for it regularly, and I spend amassive amount of timeenaging with people on feedback even when I could easily ignore you.What I don't like is people who think they speak for everyone, you don't.If you said "Hey, I don't like this style of video etc" that's useful feedback. But when you say my reputation is falling blah, blah, and speaking like you know or speak for my audience, then you are just being silly.Quote from: EEVblog on April 10, 2016, 11:12:11 pmI make videos I like and want to make. If you don't like them there is an unsubscribe button.I cannot please everyone, it literally isimpossible.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 06:25:47 am
content: Quote from: Barny on April 11, 2016, 05:35:58 amKeysight gave me this meterspecifically to destroy it. How many time do I have to point this out?QuoteNope, just me doing the same style video I got a reputation for doing6 years ago.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 06:30:04 am
content: Quote from: woox2k on April 11, 2016, 04:59:13 amYes, I know. I should have soldered a reference resistor inside or something, but I simply didn't think of that, I was too excited just to go canyoning and go dropping the thing.

author: woox2k
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 07:10:45 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 11, 2016, 06:30:04 amMaybe try to keep that in mind in the year 2022 when you're testing another multimeter. More than once per 6 year period seems too much, considering all the hate here. Heck, probably Wun Hung Lo will start producing high end gear before "fans" let you break another test gear

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 07:24:05 am
content: Quote from: yym on April 11, 2016, 05:10:09 amSo you only offer negative feedback? There's a T-shirt that would suit you perfectly.Some people actually like to give positive feedback and/or suggestions, rather than just stomp around when annoyed.

author: hayatepilot
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 08:02:02 am
content: I liked the destruction videos very much!Something different from the usual Mailbag Monday (although it is my favourite segment).Would be very interesting to see how a non-rugged multimeter (EEVblog BM235 for example) does in the same tests.I would be interested to know how much more robust the 1282a or fluke 28 really are compared to a normal good quality meter.Of course no canyoning if the meter isn't waterproof.Keep it up Dave!Greetings

author: station240
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 09:00:10 am
content: Was rather interesting to from the point of view of "at what point would Dave not be able to give it away". Pretty sure that was after he ran over it with the car.As for the idea of doing it again with a cheap meter, we don't want Dave getting fined for littering, would take ages to pick up all the fragments of plastic and glass.He Dave really wants to drop a cheap item from 30m, can we do that ebay crappy soldering iron ?Though I suspect its out of the question, as Dave has likely poured wet concrete over it.

author: StuUK
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 09:47:48 am
content: Just watched the video and had a cry

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 10:19:34 am
content: Quote from: StuUK on April 11, 2016, 09:47:48 amBlame Keysight - they're the ones who wanted Dave to destroy it.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 10:39:19 am
content: Formal drop tests are done at both extremes of the temperature operating range (-20c and +55c for the Keysight). Need to pack some dry ice and firewood for the next torture test.Incidentally, ABS highest impact resistance and strength are obtained by molding at low temperature.

author: StuUK
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 11:43:00 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on April 11, 2016, 10:19:34 amMaybe so, but still had a cry....

author: KermitDK
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 12:03:49 pm
content: Hmmm.. I must watch the video again.I only remember Dave saying something and then - A good looking woman... and the rest is a little blank.. oh yes - there was a good looking woman in the video.

author: cgroen
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 12:21:37 pm
content: Great video Dave!Nice to see a "non lab" test of a multimeter, you did this in a fun and nice way(the only thing more fun is reading the "negative feedback" from some of the people here, they seem to need some kind of hobby to get some joy into their lives).Keep up the good work, your videos have been of great inspiration to me (and many many others I'm sure) !

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 12:39:08 pm
content: I usually like Dave's videos, I've learned a lot (and have also spent a good chunk of time screaming about how he gets stuff wrong or misses stuff on teardowns etc.) but it makes my heart ache to see equipment that I just cannot afford but would dearly love to have being destroyed, so, for that reason, no I won't watch the video.If I was in need of a meter that could survive a dunk underwater, being dropped from a building or ladders then maybe I would watch it.If Keysight sent Dave a meter to teardown and another to destroy then all power to their marketing department and Dave, this is after all about selling test gear and I much prefer Dave's 'warts and all' approach to someone who will kiss arse so they can lay hands on a nice piece of swag.My point I suppose, if you don't like it don't watch it, plenty of other YT content out there to watch

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 02:21:06 pm
content: I understand perfectly well why Keysight asked Dave to make this video. Fluke has become well known for their salespeople to throw their multimeters around in a lab or drop them out of a window without doing any damage to the multimeter. How do you 'me-too' something like that? Either way Keysight seems to be putting a lot of effort into marketing their gear to the lower end of the market.

author: 6581
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 02:27:52 pm
content: What I like about Daves torture tests are that it's done to a meter that claims certain capability (IP67) - and it's not just another Youtube click-bait with something ridiculous like latest iPhone against thermite (something that it's clearly not designed to withstand.) And even as the test goes ridiculous at some point (driving over with a car, drop test from 25) those are the kind of tests that find the limits of the design - and the fact that meter is not in thousand pieces after all of that, shows that a lot of thought went into making this piece of equipment durable. Good video, thanks Dave!

author: Vgkid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 08:34:54 pm
content: Watched it last night, and enjoyed the test. So many haters

author: Porto
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2016, 11:47:57 pm
content: Quote from: Vgkid on April 11, 2016, 08:34:54 pmHaters gonna hate, and even when they don't hate something, they always find something to hate it again...BTW: Nice video, that Keysight monster nearly killed a pigeon and that would be a winner indeed! O0

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 12:44:56 am
content: Quote from: yym on April 10, 2016, 09:58:53 pmUm, no it isn't. He's done stuff like this a few times before.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 01:10:17 am
content: "A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men."Roald DahlQuote from: yym on April 10, 2016, 09:58:53 pmOh so serious ... and wrong, BTW.

author: Augustus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 08:11:17 am
content: Purposely throwing away or destroying perfectly useful things is still considered a major crime by many elderly Swabians. My grandma used to iron the wrappings of x-mas or birthday gifts she got. "Look, they are perfectly good, you can use them again!". No, I'm not kidding... Of course, with the younger throw-away-buy-new iphone generation this has changed a lot, but show Dave's vid to generation 50+ and it shure would get downvoted

author: bitwelder
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 01:37:21 pm
content: Would that Keysight tester float in water and be equally IP67-worthy without the orange rubbery clad?

author: hayatepilot
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 02:09:53 pm
content: Quote from: bitwelder on April 12, 2016, 01:37:21 pmAnd more important: Does it float with the test leads plugges in?Dave could test it with his other meter and since it is non destructive nobody can complain.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 02:14:37 pm
content: Quote from: bitwelder on April 12, 2016, 01:37:21 pmI suspect it's all the air inside the main body that makes it float so wellwiththe orange rubbery clad.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 02:16:15 pm
content: Quote from: bitwelder on April 12, 2016, 01:37:21 pmThe orange boot is for mechanical impact protection. It plays no part in the IP67 rating. Also, I cannot see it adding any significant buoyancy. The bare meter will float just fine on its own.Quote from: Fungus on April 12, 2016, 02:14:37 pmYep.Quote from: hayatepilot on April 12, 2016, 02:09:53 pmI'd guess it would - but in a random toss, it might be more likely to float face down.

author: bigsky
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 04:36:58 pm
content: I don't think much of all the criticism. Keysight sell the U1282A as being a heavy-duty waterproof DMM. We all know that marketing claims can be somewhat creative, so it's good to see those claims being tested. It's no different to checking out whether a meter meets its accuracy or safety specs. Yes, it's obviously informal and non-scientific, but what else could anyone do? It's also more demanding than tests in a controlled environment. I'd hope we all agree that this is a seriously rugged DMM that exceeds its specs. Ditto for the Fluke 28-II. No-one would want to destruction test their shiny new meter, so Dave has done the world a favour by breaking them for us.As far as I can see, there are no losers. Keysight and Fluke have had their DMMs independently abused. Dave had fun making the videos, we had fun watching them. We can all see that both meters are hard to kill. And this information is in the public domain so everyone benefits for the foreseeable future.I guess many people here will be lab-based, so this type of meter isn't that relevant to them. Perhaps that explains the negative responses. But DMMs are also needed outside or in industrial environments where all sorts of nasty things can and do happen.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2016, 05:04:02 pm
content: How about this one I saw up close today?Original yellow holster, original Fluke leads and even has the Fluke grabbers.

author: charlespax
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 12:36:06 pm
content: I'd love to see a gallery of beaten up and functional multimeters. I pretty much only work in my lab, so they're all pretty pristine .

author: wolf32d
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2016, 02:41:50 pm
content: Quote from: Barny on April 09, 2016, 08:44:01 amYou must love photonicinduction then

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2016, 08:41:23 am
content: It's entertaining enough to watch Dave piss off all these retards who whine about this multimeter getting dropped or that iPhone getting blended or that tablet PC getting shot or etc etc.

author: kcozens
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2016, 06:12:13 pm
content: I was waiting for one of two things to happen. Either another camera would get lost in the water or the Go Pro that was lost a while ago would be found.

author: Barny
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2016, 09:34:35 am
content: I've seen that i compleetly got understood wrong.Its a gigant cultural difference between Australia and Austria (Im pacial swabian).Here its like a crime here to destroy good workeing gear.But I understand that Daves culture is complete different and so its complete Ok.I only wanted to say that I'm sad about it, but its ok for me.The channel is going down thing was only a bad mood thing, because currently the european Youtube is going down the drain.And the Fundamental Friday thing was only a silly wish of the old fool of me, because your videos are so good and easy to understand and improved my ee-know how very much.

author: encryptededdy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2016, 01:46:07 am
content: You have the new RX100iv, why was there no slow motion footage of the drop tests?

author: Johnny Electron
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2016, 10:32:53 pm
content: I have to say, my only problem with the video was at the end when I thought, oh great, now Dave will never review this meter! He did a quick unboxing and a tear down, but not a proper functional review. Oh well, loved the vid. (Sorry for bumping an old post but I just watched the vid)

author: TheSteve
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 09, 2016, 07:30:21 am
content: I thought they sent him two of them, one to tear down and one to torture. Either way in his tear down he mentions there is no setup menu but there is. The rev 1 manual didn't even mention it which is why he had no idea it even existed. The newest rev of of the manual on the Keysight website is pretty decent if you want to review its features.