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javeryh's Woodgrain Cabaret Copy
jennifer:
:)
Zebidee:
--- Quote from: jennifer on December 26, 2020, 05:37:34 pm ---I am not so sure about the dollar store meters, There are alot of functions one can play with on modern DMMs, such as diode tester, and continuity, Not that you need a all high end Fluke... Radio Shack, and Craftsman make nice budget models.
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Yes should be able to get something pretty decent for $50 or so, depends on your budget and needs. The Fluke 17B+ is about $150-180 which is certainly not cheap, but it is very nice to use and more aimed at hobbyists. Some of their other affordable models are more aimed at electricians. In particular it has a good milliamps function (mA) which is something you should look for, but then even my cheap $10 yellow DMM can do that reasonably well so really no need to splash too much cash on your first one.
PL1:
Another thing that you may want to consider is some alternate meter leads.
- Alligator clips
- Micrograbbers
- Sharp point leads for poking through conformal coating
This inexpensive set has a good variety.
https://www.amazon.com/Electrical-Multimeter-Alligator-Probes-Professional/dp/B074L1NXRX/
Scott
javeryh:
It’s alive!!!!
OK so all I had to do was switch the + and - on the LED leads and that did it. So the reference photo floating around here had it backwards at least for the reproduction from arcadeshop.
I’m super psyched. Now I need to figure out how to attach the CP to the cabinet without drilling through the top. I’m hoping some cocktail clips will work but the problem will be getting my hand up through the coin door for access.
I’m getting really close now... oh yeah- I have a clear dust washer for the joystick that I want to make black. Do you think if I spray painted the bottom it would appear uniform?
Arroyo:
Looks great buddy, nice work!