Questions tagged [multi-meter]

A device that measures electrical properties like voltage, current or resistance

Usually this is a hand-held device that combines several measurement functions in one unit. It is also known as a multitester. A typical multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance by choosing the proper setting through a dial.

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How do you make sure you have the right voltage on the trimpots on an A4988 stepper driver?

I've been looking into this, but: I'm not certain how to configure my multimeter; I don't know how to keep the voltage going, and; I don't know how to keep the multimeter connected to the VMOT? I'm told you're supposed to aim for about 1 A.

prusa-i3-rework multi-meter stepper-driver

asked Jul 04 '16 at 23:50

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Can I use a multimeter to test the outgoing voltage of this power supply?

I don't want to blow out my multimeter or my electronics, so is it safe to test the DC output voltage with a multimeter on my OEM power supply?

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asked Mar 25 '16 at 15:15

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