Multimeters seem simple enough to use. You turn it on, connect the leads, then start poking things. Really though, there’s a quite a bit going on in a multimeter and a lot of different settings to get used to. Make has a guide that walks you through everything you need to know.
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Make’s guide covers everything from the initial set up to choosing the right range, values, and checking continuity. They teach you all this through a few different practical procedures, so you’re not just learning a ton of terms at once with no practice.
If you’re new to electronics tinkering or you just need to use a multimeter now and again, head over to Make for a great starter guide.
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