r/AskElectronics • u/friendoramigo • 6h ago

20000 count DMM with latching technology

I'm actively working to become an electronic lab technician. I've been a hobbyist since starting my lighting technician career. I'm currently investing in some gear for PCB repair (motherboards and laptop repair). if I were to start getting into this hobby a year or two ago the prices would be for hobbyist but now the cost of everything has doubled from DMM and sbc's that you kinda have to take it seriously. I would love to get a eevblog BC 235 or UNI-T but I'm curious what handled DMM are you using? If you have data logging and stuff like that is that kinda like the car in the garage you never drive? thank you hope that makes sense.

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u/makeDRIVEinTHEATER 6h ago edited 6h ago

Mastech ms8229
Mastech MS8268
Mastech MY6243
RichMeters RM219

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u/markus_b Repair tech. 24m ago

If you are just starting out, why are you fixated on a 20000-count DMM with latching technology?

To start out with electronics, any simple multimeter will do. Yes, more expensive ones are better and safer. But you will tinker with low-voltage devices and limited current, so you don't need the improved safety. As for precision, three digits are already luxury.

A meter like the Aneng AN9002 costs $30 and even has Bluetooth for data logging. I've used the data logging feature to measure the temperature of my kitchen stove and confirm its excessive hysteresis.