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Can anyone recomend me a multimeter for arcade work? -UK
drventure:
+1 on the cheapest, unless you also plan on doing some significant other electrical work.
I've used a super cheap Radio shack MM for years and years, pretty much just for hobbiest type stuff like this.
Autoranging would be kinda cool, I guess, but realistically, I check
0-5v (Logic stuff)
0-12v (Power supplies, car stuff)
0-120v ac (mains, was that circuit breaker really off!)
and resistance (Continuity)
And that's about it.
bkenobi:
I got mine at Sears MANY years ago and one feature that I thought was cool (and never expected to use) was the thermocouple input. Mine was on sale for ~$30 back then and it has autoranging and PC connect (which I've never used).
I think it's probably similar to this one:
http://tinyurl.com/4kyct8u
They also have some cheaper ones that include temp.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_03482345000P
Nephasth:
Fluke!
Eddie_Brock:
Just about any digital Multi Meter should be all you need. For arcade work, automotive, or electrical work around the house.
BobA:
If you are going to be in this hobby for a while then consider the higher priced DMMs. If this is a one time thing then go as cheap as you want. A man is only as good as his tools.