ANENG 626 - Multimeter Hell - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 03:09:53 pm
content: What fresh new hell is this?

author: Demon Xanth
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 03:17:41 pm
content: It reminds me of the "Fluke Watch" April Fools thing from some years ago, just larger. I kinda want to get one just out of sheer morbid curiosity.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 03:32:18 pm
content: same here put a strap and build an huge watch lollman i really love the anti burn featureshttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009066846037.htmlNaught Fire Wire ? wtf is that ? NCV ?

author: Aldo22
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 03:56:02 pm
content: Quote from: coromonadalix on August 06, 2025, 03:32:18 pmA 1-wire voltage tester. See "Live":

author: gamalot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 05:13:08 pm
content: Quote from: coromonadalix on August 06, 2025, 03:32:18 pmNaught Fire Wire = 零火线 = Neutral/Live Wire

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 05:58:52 pm
content: I commend ANENG for at least thinking out of the box a little and trying different thingsOr do we want the same old brick form-factor handheld multimeter that's been around for 50+ years? You know, the one that keeps falling over lol.It's too bad they don't quite have the creativity to make it really good. The outside your desk use-case scenario. Mounting strap, magnets etc.Negative contrast I find easier to view. Anyone else running rechargeable lithium batteries? Hello BM787-2026. This 626, not sure why it needs a big battery but the charger jack is apparently too cramped. Will Brymen or Fluke include a flashlight lol.The front panel is too cluttered with the function icons. What a mess. You want to give the illusion of mega-new features but this is too crazy looking.I imagine it has the usual latching relay inside instead of a rotary switch. Introductory price pretty good.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 06:03:17 pm
content: maybe this one is kinda hackable in the resolution loll say 9999i'll order one for fun and see the innards, and make some people laugh

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 07:14:14 pm
content: It's only a matter of time...

author: chilternview
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 07:46:34 pm
content: Quote from: KungFuJosh on August 06, 2025, 07:14:14 pmTony Stark eat your DMM heart out!

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 08:00:48 pm
content: I finally found what size this is: 3-1/2"*3-1/2"* bit more than 1-1/2" deep. 89*89*40mm.Battery 3.7V 1,000mAh

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 08:27:40 pm
content: Quote from: chilternview on August 06, 2025, 07:46:34 pmDamn it...okay, I'm done now....if they steal my graphic and get sued by Disney, that would be hilarious.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 09:04:27 pm
content: ordered the pro kit well see loll 34.25 $ Cad = around 25 $ Usd free shipping, aneng store ....all lower priced ones have added shipping fees who equal that amount ?just need a big gold chain loll

author: HwAoRrDk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 02:46:27 am
content: Quote from: KungFuJosh on August 06, 2025, 07:14:14 pmNah, Flava Flav would never wear this meter. I mean, how is one supposed to fight something you can't measure? This meter doesn't have a Watts range.

author: David Aurora
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 03:36:41 am
content: I actually don't hate that at allI'm sure it's absolutely fucking terrible as far as accuracy, safety and build quality but about time someone played with form factor

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 09:56:19 am
content: Quote from: David Aurora on August 07, 2025, 03:36:41 amIndeed

author: iMo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 10:28:07 am
content: Does it have a Timer?

author: Aldo22
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 10:40:45 am
content: Am I right in thinking that apart from the shape, there's nothing special about it?You don't turn anything, do you?It's more like my ST212 clamp meter: Most of it is “AUTO” and then you can laboriously cycle through the “SEL” settings with a with a single button?Not my cup of tea.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 10:49:41 am
content: I dunno, but as a CASIO fanboi, I want one...!

author: robert.rozee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 11:31:16 am
content: brought to you straight from the 25th century...(image from:https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/30/)cheers,rob :-)

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 11:41:53 am
content: IDK if this is a failure of not doinganymarket research, toxic positivity, or cultural differences mean that they think this is actually good looking. Like when they had the design done, did they stop and showed it to anyone, or just signed off on it?

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 12:27:33 pm
content: now i would say it sound more like : we put a thing on the market and see if it sells .... that's why we have began to see weird thing like this one, or others strange designsfor sure it is some kind of junk at this point, precision meh lolli'm buying it for the looks, not functionality, totally unpractical, bulky ...Aneng Zoyi Fnirsi and many other(s) are playing with the "cheap trend" with false specs or non proven ones, until a teardown is made, and specs are really verifiedALi Temu Taobao and many others flood the market with theses, since they are sellers portals ...the cost of theses must be pretty darn low to output theses at a fast pace ?

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 05:15:37 pm
content: Quote from: tszaboo on August 07, 2025, 11:41:53 amWhat don't you like about the look? It's influenced by Western construction power tools, De-Walt, Milwaukee etc.Masculine, squarish, chunky, with protective black bumpers, big buttons, high contrast colours etc.I complained about Dollar Store goods, many of them are just ridiculous and have no use, in my mind.A peer that works in china tells me this is how it is - they don't know what will be a hit, so they make everything and see what sticks to the wall.I think ANENG can pound out new injection molds, PCB layout in a couple days. china is all about manufacturing, this stuff is their daily churn.

author: Demon Xanth
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 05:39:33 pm
content: Given Aneng's range, I believe it's more of "throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks". Many of their meters are the same operation with a new face, meaning almost no engineering is involved. Just some UX and manufacturing work. It's kind of like Taco Bell where 3/4 of the menu is made with the same ingredients. If you want a good meter with a standard form factor, there are plenty of manufacturers to choose from. If you want to give some weird design a shot...well...Aneng has you covered.

author: bastl_r
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 06:11:00 pm
content: Do you think "anti burn" prevents about catatrophic failures?

author: Wrenches of Death
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 06:37:38 pm
content: WOW! I wish I could "un-see" it. The image is forever burned into my noggin!WoD :-)

author: Gyro
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 06:52:05 pm
content: It reminds me far too much of the Kaiweets KM601. Somebody lent me one to play with. Slow in both function and UI, inaccurate, 'smartphone' format and all the buttons in the wrong place. What's the point of showing ambient temperature on the second display when there's nothing useful to display, they could at least display the current shunt temperature.I don't want to derail the thread with the above anyway (although I suspect that it shares many of the same undesirable characteristics). The standard DMM is the shape and form factor it is because it is time proven to work best - small undesirable evolutionary 'side shoots' have died out by being unpopular and affecting sales.

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 07:17:36 pm
content: Quote from: bastl_r on August 07, 2025, 06:11:00 pmSend that guy two of them!!!!

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 07:29:21 pm
content: What are the chances that USBC charge port is isolated from the test leads....

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 07:37:03 pm
content: Of course it's not isolated

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 07:54:16 pm
content: Quote from: floobydust on August 07, 2025, 07:37:03 pmOne cheapo meter I've seen does at least disable the DMM from working while a charger is connected -better than nothing I suppose.Wouldn't be hard to do properly though - e.g. USBC behind a cover that can only be removed when leads are unplugged.

author: Gyro
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 08:03:11 pm
content: A very simple slider would do it, and prevent the leads from being plugged in again. It would cost nothing.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 08:05:04 pm
content: Quote from: Gyro on August 07, 2025, 08:03:11 pmSurprising how rare it is - we really should have abandoned non-rechargeables for DMMs ages ago

author: tunk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2025, 10:46:58 pm
content: The Zoyi ZT-701 has a slider that gives access to either the COM port or the USB-C charging port.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 08, 2025, 01:10:04 am
content: When I first saw the picture, I was convinced this would also double as a tape measure. That would have at least explained the concept.I guess the development cost of a new product like this all done in-house by a Chinese company is pretty low. They know they'll sell a decent number just because of the people while want to own/test every cheap and unique DMM.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 08, 2025, 01:21:09 am
content: Quote from: Kean on August 08, 2025, 01:10:04 amYou gotta wonder what the minimum viable production number is.For the 121GW with Kane Test, they said that number was about 5000 IIRC. We hit more than half that in the first order run.It's probably as low as 1000 in China.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 08, 2025, 01:50:26 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 08, 2025, 01:21:09 amYes, I was thinking quantities around 1000 would be break even, and it is good profit after that. With sales channels like AliExpress it is so easy to sell something like this to a worldwide but somewhat specialised market without much marketing cost.I imagine Aneng would do a lot of engineering in-house, with an industrial design and electronics team, existing schematics, and stock of parts... not that parts are a problem in Shenzhen anyway.As you know the prototype PCBA is cheap, and getting custom silicone buttons or LCDs made in small quantity is not too costly if you have some experience and the right business contacts. So I imagine that the main cost is going to be production tooling for the plastic parts... because we know they wont be spending much on safety/certification.If they don't already do injection moulding in-house, then I'm sure they have good access to a few suppliers willing to do another design cheaply in the hope of more volume. High resolution 3D printing mas made it so easy now to verify a design before committing to real tooling.I expect some factories often take on new jobs just to help keep staff and machines running, and (compared to us Westerners) they can easily switch factories if they need better quality or higher volumes.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2025, 02:25:15 am
content: Quote from: bastl_r on August 07, 2025, 06:11:00 pmdang ... ?

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2025, 01:42:25 pm
content: Just got one out of curiosity - must say I don't hate the format.No time to play atm - some initial thoughts :Torch is a bit feeble, but better than nothingUSBC - no ***ing 5K1 resistors for real USBC PSUsSwitches off when chargingInsides not terrible, but doubt it would stand 10A indefinitely"off" power draw 1.5uA - OK"on" 66mA ( ~ 15 hours from 1000maH battery)Lo-bat at 3.4V, backlight starts dimming around there, stable above that so appears to be be constant-current driven ( but not switchmode as battery draw is constant).Battery charges at 440mA, so about 2.5hr charge

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2025, 07:51:41 pm
content: Inside is what I'd expect. The front-end familiar DMM architecture and components.New tech might be the QFN-88 jungle IC- at some point COB must cost more, or they will change to that with time. I wonder who makes the IC pic too fuzzy to read it.I'll speculate they are using Dreamtech firmware, like many others.Backlight current seems up there - how bright is it?ANENG should ditch the second (line) display which shows ACV freq or CJC temp. It's a waste of LCD contrast ratio as well. Just a useless feature.For some reason I want a gasket around the perimeter, at least splash proof or something. Ever worked on a car/trailer outdoors- it's either dew or rain.It's gonna be sensitive to EMI with the mile long PCB traces to the jungle IC. The crystal is way over there. Use the battery as an E-shield lol.I see almost nothing for PSU capacitance C21/C7 which is needed to keep the rail quiet, for snappy auto-ranging too. I guess OK for 6,000 count.One problem is the USB-C connector is recessed too far, people mention needing a cable with longer end.HFD4latching relay contact surge rating 1500VAC 10/160usec impulse.Wonder if Q4/Q5 are for driving the relay coil or if they're the protective clamps?The relay is too much for direct MCU drive.R13 array seems high value, the voltage channel is the MELF's.I'd clean off the mess of solder balls and flux.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2025, 10:15:22 pm
content: I suppose one potential use case where this format might make sense is wrist mounting for hands free operation, but there is no provision for a strap

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2025, 11:50:54 pm
content: Just be creative - I glue a Velcro patch to the backside, AN8008 anyways.Then you can plant it anywhere, on a wall, your wrist etc.This should be standard fare on the smaller, lightweight multimeters. A magnet strap, meh I've never liked.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 12:08:46 am
content: So this part is solid?It looks like they were thinking of putting a strap cutout there but maybe it added too much to the mold cost. Otherwise not sure what its purpose is, maybe to look like a knob.

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 12:49:20 am
content: If a strap was to go there, it complicates the mould I think they can't put a slot there.Also it would block the flashlight LEDs. Poorly thought out backside, explains the Decepticon styling.Or maybe a battery cover was to go there. AAA's would fit in this maybe.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 01:11:30 am
content: I ordered one. I feel dirty.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 06:33:52 am
content: loll with a dremel you can slot the area ?

author: TinLethax
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 06:52:10 am
content: Waiting for a review from Dave lol

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 02:34:40 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 14, 2025, 01:11:30 amWe'll probably get a good laughter if you review it in a video.

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 03:37:18 pm
content: Quote from: tszaboo on August 14, 2025, 02:34:40 pmWatch it turn out to be his favorite meter.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 04:17:29 pm
content: Quote from: KungFuJosh on August 14, 2025, 03:37:18 pmBlue version coming to the EEVBLOG store soon....

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 07:16:05 pm
content: Quote from: coromonadalix on August 14, 2025, 06:33:52 amLithium pouch battery on the other side... could go bad.ANENG needs more warning stickers. Do not Dumb Here. No Dumb Area. Do not Dremel lol.AvE StoreI need to order more stickers.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 10:21:29 pm
content: Quote from: floobydust on August 14, 2025, 07:16:05 pmwellremove it BEFORE loll i'm not that dumb to create an hell fire

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 10:55:34 pm
content: Oh yeah now update the instructions. Remove battery. Dremel slots. Install strap.I was just laughing. Inside it looks flat but the back looks recessed pseudo-handle or something. Battery is around 5mm thick.No rotary switch saves a lot of room. But not the greatest mech - the battery clumsily ends up on top of the fuse, and other stuff, might muffle the buzzer the plastic.Maybe a bit of wasted money on all the JST connectors and wires and screws. Not sure what PCB "20250523- V1.20-0.5mm" means, who is 0.5mm? Some edge clearance I guess.I don't see the usual external VREF IC. The one inside the jungle IC doesn't usually perform well.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2025, 11:16:21 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on August 14, 2025, 04:17:29 pmWe all know its happening, don't even need the promo image leak to confirm it

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2025, 10:33:03 am
content: Quote from: floobydust on August 14, 2025, 10:55:34 pmfor sure they did not think safety lollfor the ref ? maybe everything is in that jungle ic ? i'll check mine when it arrives, 1x ic to do all ?? could be, even displays now can be driven by spi or very low pin counts ...sadly the teardown did not gave that ic markings ...

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2025, 06:30:58 pm
content: Huaruisheng CR216 DMM IC features 4kHz response, faster capacitance test, and inductance measurement capability.Oh it's got a continuity LED."H" button and "H" LCD icons for function and units - it measures HELL!Are you in hell, how much hell. Explains the Anti-Burn technology.How do you calibrate the Hell units? Metrology people could use a transfer standard from when trying to procure U180. That is hell.Also "GW" units? VA etc. The LCD design seems to be a generic. Can't see 1.21 in this multimeter's future lol.edit: that is only in Reply #53 thm_w's pic.IC markings from that youtube vid:CR21624 12W5-88NU5W34.D

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2025, 10:48:39 pm
content: you seem to be able to download some pdf from there once registered, not accepted in my casesome cr215 schematics too and others, are some people be able to post them here ?https://www.elecfans.com/soft/test/2024/202412036373772.htmlreceived this morning, woah that's a bulky meter loll NOTICE: for the usb cable if the jacket end plug is too thick, it will not enter all the way to charge, if you have no led ... cable not goodusb connected nothing power's up ??

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2025, 02:43:49 am
content: What - it's DOA? You are in multimeter hell?

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2025, 07:41:06 am
content: no just needed a good charge, arrived with a very low battery, would not power up lollit is a bulky meter loll compared with an Beelink EQ mini pc, same thickness lollNEXT TO THE CR216 IC there is an 24C02 eeprom, ill try to read it, if i find my pomona clipEDIT having too much time on my end i bought this variant Xin tester XT-R2 loll picture attached, saved 5$ with coupon, in the end it cost less than the 626 ?

author: 5U4GB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2025, 01:52:31 pm
content: Quote from: tszaboo on August 07, 2025, 11:41:53 amSounds like you're describing the PT Cruiser... I think they sold a single one of those in Australia , and that was to someone who'd lost a bet. Figure totally made up.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2025, 01:13:21 pm
content: datasheet of the CR216 chipset and some schematic in itother el cheapo meter have began to use this CR216 too : Tianyu T21Lseems to have an possible serial port, maybe some eeprom hack may render it active ?some seems to say it has some ressembleance with dtm0660 eeprom contentsCALIBRATION : need to be verified, be careful, from mydigit.cn google translated ...Calibration method: hold down the function key to turn on, there is a display of a similar version number,and then continue to press the function key, the screen appears 0, the top right corner has an automatic shutdown symbol flashing!The standard values of each block input are calibrated according to the hold.thks @ Daisizhou

author: mindcrime
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 01:46:44 am
content: Quote from: thm_w on August 14, 2025, 11:16:21 pmIt better! If we don't get an eevblog version of this, I might go positively apoplectic!

author: ballsystemlord
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 01:52:48 am
content: It's so bad, I didn't even watch the whole video.But out of curiosity, why buy and review it?

author: 5U4GB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 02:19:22 am
content: Because people asked for it? There's a million "I bought the cheapest/lowest-rated/dodgiest stuff on Temu" videos so obviously there's a demand for it.On a vaguely related note, did anyone else think of this video when they heard the "haitch"es?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 02:38:21 am
content: Quote from: ballsystemlord on August 23, 2025, 01:52:48 amMorbid curiosity, and shits and giggles.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 02:47:29 am
content: Quote from: mindcrime on August 23, 2025, 01:46:44 amIt's on the internet, it must be true.

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 05:20:30 am
content: Nice dimple on the battery.I wonder if the H on the bottom row is Henries, but maybe only works when plugged into the Amps jack. I don't care enough to search it.

author: Per Hansson
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 07:44:26 am
content: You know you have a quality product when the marketing picture manages to make almost half a dozen mistakes in one single image:Bench PSU shows 9.72v > meter shows 9.72mVBench PSU shows 0.549A so it must mean the meters input resistance is 17.7ΩText says "adjusted to ... current" when making a voltage test.The text claims the measured incorrect voltage of 9.72mV is efficient and accurate, ehhhh, what?

author: tonyalbus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 09:20:24 am
content: Quote from: thm_w on August 14, 2025, 11:16:21 pmI would buy one..but naming it the 121 .. LOLsomeone had a score to settlei'd still have one

author: Aldo22
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 10:17:37 am
content: OK, this one is rubbish, as expected.Don't worry, there's a suitable Aneng for everyone.Perhaps an“auto repair" multimeterwould be more interesting?

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 10:33:59 am
content: Quote from: Aldo22 on August 23, 2025, 10:17:37 amNow i want an auto repair and anti burn meter

author: Aldo22
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 11:20:08 am
content: Quote from: coromonadalix on August 23, 2025, 10:33:59 amI can help with that:https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/ANENG-623-Anti-burn-Flip-Multimeter_1601425709103.htmlI actually find the laptop design quite practical.If it were a little more accurate, you could use it as a simple benchtop meter.At least it doesn't tip over when you press the buttons with one hand.I'm not so sure about theVictor 8045miniin this regard.

author: hans
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 12:00:26 pm
content: Ignore all the electronics bits. This meter looks perfect for a raffle-meter. It looks like the range dial has 11 options. You designate 10 random names/objects to all the ranges, so it becomes a wheel of fortune. The "Auto" option is a respin. Press and hold SEL and you can pick winners at random!!But wait, there is more! The display dead zone is perfect for an unedited, live on camera, cliff hanger. I heard this goes hard on the youtube likes and retention as it significantly increases dramatic effect. Who actually won? We don't know, nobody actually knows. Until it falls back on its crap stand and you can finally read it.If its not useful for that.. then I invite someone to 3D print their own back cover that does integrate a wrist strap so you can show people with Rolex watches who is boss.Okay I will stop the smoking green stuff. What a piece of crap. This meter would probably have been a million time more bareable if it replaced the hold button with a range up/down button. But multiply a million with "zero" utility is still "zero".

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 05:25:54 pm
content: So they recess the USB to prevent a user from coming in contact with it while the meter is connected to a circuit? Looks like you measured a few kohms between the USB and connectors but I doubt it would handle any sort of transient from the USB to the inputs.I suspect if you checked the signal input to USB once the resistance, mV, cap ... mode was selected to trip the relay for the PTC/transistor clamp, you could still push a bit of current through the user.I think there is a reason UNI-T does not allow you to connect the charger on the UT181A and still connect leads to the meter.

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 06:22:36 pm
content: Quote from: joeqsmith on August 23, 2025, 05:25:54 pmWe're all dying to see you murder one of these meters.

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 08:22:03 pm
content: Maybe Dave would measure his as I show with the AC line and check the current.

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 08:29:16 pm
content: Some things are just so bad they are good, so I just purchased one to put on the shelf. No way do I need another meter, but this is a must as it's so ugly.

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2025, 09:31:06 pm
content: Real question is who's the old man with the coffee mug in Dave's thumbnail and why do I care?

author: kmoonwalker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2025, 01:44:35 am
content: Quote from: G7PSK on August 23, 2025, 08:29:16 pmcollectors trophy

author: 5U4GB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2025, 01:59:53 am
content: Quote from: Aldo22 on August 23, 2025, 10:17:37 amApparently it's useful for "experimental site debugging". I'm not sure if that means you debug the site of an experiment or you experiment with site debugging, but in either case if it can tell me why three drives in a RAID array on a particular site failed within hours of each other I'm sold.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 24, 2025, 09:42:53 am
content: Quote from: joeqsmith on August 23, 2025, 09:31:06 pmThat's "Hide The Pain Harold", one of the biggest memes of all time.

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2025, 02:11:05 pm
content: A benefit of not using social media.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2025, 08:48:09 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 24, 2025, 09:42:53 amThe guy is actually an electrical/electronic engineer. I went to the same university. With "a few" year differences.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 25, 2025, 12:23:44 am
content: Quote from: joeqsmith on August 24, 2025, 02:11:05 pmYou miss out on all the best shit.

author: 5U4GB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2025, 09:26:53 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 25, 2025, 12:23:44 amYou miss out on all thebestshit.There, FTFY.Also means that when you travel to the US and the gestapo ask for access to your social media posts you can give them a blank look and ask "Is that like Usenet?".

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2025, 09:55:55 am
content: Quote from: 5U4GB on August 25, 2025, 09:26:53 amCan't be bothered with that crap either especially when a very plain website as a point of contact offering our wares drawseveryAsian TE manufacturer but one asking for us to also flog their gear.F off, deleted !Any guesses to the one that hasn't come knocking on our door ?BTW, not interested in them either.

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2025, 01:52:59 pm
content: Quote from: 5U4GB on August 25, 2025, 09:26:53 amif going to the US take only a simple phone with no internet or just get a burnner in the US, that way there is no way they can look at whatever you have said about turnips.

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2025, 03:16:06 pm
content: Looks like the "Barbiefication" of test equipment reaches a new height.Every thing these days needs flashy color displays or graphical TFT's and weird user interfaces.Test equipment (especially basic stuff like multimeters, power supplies and the likes ) needs to have simple UI that shows what you need without requiring the user to "scan" the display to find what you are looking for.Those TFT displays on multimeters ( owon ? and even Keysight ) and power supplies are horrendous.On top of that, a lot of trinkets and cheapo stuff from asia uses those horrendous Times New Roman fonts. They don't render properly, are all jagged. They don't even try to do an anti-aliasing on them ( how could you with a dinky 8-bit cpu without a real graphics core. it's just bit whacking form a ROM stored font. They don't even bother to store scaled versions cause there's not enough rom store.I long to the days of the Keithley 19x machines and the HP34401 line of machines with VFD displays. Simply, Clear, One button per function.i'm getting old....

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2025, 04:38:24 pm
content: Quote from: free_electron on August 25, 2025, 03:16:06 pmThe only thing missing from the old-man rant was a "get off my lawn!"

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2025, 06:10:35 pm
content: Quote from: KungFuJosh on August 25, 2025, 04:38:24 pmGet your Barbie-meter off my stack of HP/Agilent/Keithley bench.

author: KungFuJosh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2025, 09:18:19 pm
content: Quote from: free_electron on August 25, 2025, 06:10:35 pm

author: 5U4GB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2025, 01:44:39 am
content: Quote from: KungFuJosh on August 25, 2025, 04:38:24 pmHe's still busy yelling at clouds, the lawn will have to wait its turn.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 26, 2025, 05:34:33 am
content: Quote from: 5U4GB on August 25, 2025, 09:26:53 amJust take a dumb phone and get a smart one over there if needed.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2025, 03:08:19 am
content: there is one nice thing about this form factor, if you put it on a ball joint with a heavy platform, it makes a rotatable multimeter. that can be useful if you need to walk around a large benchtop object. Though, you can do that on any multimeter, it just seems like that shape will work well for that.I found that the tilting bale is a bit too improvised for longer work where its the primary meter.Say a large cubical object with PCB installed in every which way in every which hole, including upside down PCB. (power electronic device)I got extremely frustrated with my fluke 289 recently, I wanted it on a pole, attached to a roller cart, including the functionality to tilt downwards if you need to duck to probe something.But at that point, I would prefer a large box with a mechanical keypad, like a DRO indicator console.

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2025, 04:30:38 pm
content: Late 1970's, early 80's was when multimeters last had innovation and creativity with their form factor. Anyone remember?Poor dinosaur cannot evolve.My idea: Just put a camera tripod mount on it, I think it's a 1/4-20 nut. Then you can use a bendable octopus mini-tripod and set it up anywhere. There is also the cellphone selfie mounts, and more using magnets.Such variety in offerings, this is too big but smaller ones are therehttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006363751688.html

author: Irilia
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2025, 06:15:50 am
content: The trolling is fun and and everything, but I think it's will be more productive to use the fact we have access to the datasheet to render this tool useful by removing all the useless functionality. The format is actually great if you have a small workbench, the screen is very visible, just need to organize the menu better, also the standby time should be modifiable , it will be a great simple multimeter (continuity by default second mode voltage third resistance)

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2025, 01:36:48 pm
content: Another Hell Ish meter Xin Tester XT-R2Holtek display driverthe other ? is it an CR216 ?the green ring is the dial you rotate for functions, flimsy and imprecise, the meter functions are / or sometime jumps, you do have the 2 top row buttons to up or down for the functionsa 2024 pcb design ?probes are basic, kinda stiffer than the Aneng, come in a practical pouch with zipper all around, medium qualityi would never push 20 Amps in theses, Aneng is 10 Ampi would love to hack the Aneng for the serial interface and be able to power it up once connected to the usb c port ... i need to figure out or draw partial schematic(s)

author: mickymotor
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 07, 2025, 04:03:49 am
content: Всем привет. Если есть у кого возможность выложить в хорошем качестве фото палты Aneng 626 со стороны дисплея. Спасибо!

author: Nominal Animal
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2025, 11:45:09 am
content: Quote from: G7PSK on August 25, 2025, 01:52:59 pmDon't go full turnip. (1996 Darwin Award.)

author: McBryce
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2025, 05:56:01 pm
content: I already have a meter in that form-factor. I don't think it has USB, I'd need to check the spec-sheet, but I definitely prefer it to the ANENG device...McBryce.