I've got (among others) a Metex meter bought around 1985. On 1 mA it will show 1,000 not 1,1. On a Weston Cell it shows 1,018 V without any calibration all these years. Now, that you can call a DMM! This one seems to have all the features apart from actually measuring electrical quantities.
9V batteries are much less prone to leak however. Most use 6xAAAA, not button cells, so are double insulated. Lower drain mutimeters do fine with 9V batteries. I've seen so many corroded Fluke 189's for example - makes me sick. AA's and AAA'a are fine and all but you really need to keep a close eye on them w/ regards to corrosion.
Thanks Paul. Yeah, I think that any newbies trying to get in on the cheap would be better off with two 8008's, even though I just don't trust using cheap meters. I don't like using them because I am always checking everything again with my Brymen or Fluke just to make sure the cheap meter is still working right, thus wasting time...lolCongrats on 30K!
what about the klein electronics set www.amazon.com/Electrical-Test-Klein-Tools-69149/dp/B07BVXBQJD/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1544325905&sr=8-3&keywords=+Klein+Tools+Electrical+Test+Kit#
I have never used that brand before. Cheaper meters will probably be fine for most people using them for lower voltages and current. I would never recommend them in fear that someone might have the probe of the cheap meter explode in their hand someday.
@@learnelectronics Wise move. It is not worth the price to keep a useless thing. Nice videos. Have you ever made a review on the fluke 289? I would like to hear it from you.
@@learnelectronics Yes, Amazon. For whatever reason, they were at "fire sale" prices. I bought several to give as presents and one to keep. For instance, I bought the 1st DM09 for $14.93 and the second for $6.49 about 10 days later. Also: DM03B for $3.24, CM02A for $5.40, and the CM01A for $14.02. Oh and a Tacklife hammerdrill for $19.98 that was down from $40.00.
Watch the UA-cam channel TheStruggleville; he posts a daily video about tool deals. He listed all the Tacklife deals that were on Amazon over the last few weeks. It can get a bit addictive, especially if you are a tool-aholic.
Completely agree with your summing up of the DM06.. Looks very 'Star Wars' in it's design but but a bit " The Killer Robots & the Battle of the Cosmic Potato" (2009 movie), with it's performance.... In other words, disappointing.
It may have been able to measure low value resistance if you had put into a lower resistance range. Most DVMs have a threshold at which they will beep in continuity mode, usually in the 40 or so ohms and below. Because if its design, this meter has no way of determining if you wanted to do a continuity test or a low value resistor test. Putting it into a lower range resistance test would have told the meter to test resistance. You also couldhave done an AC test by putting the probes into a wall outlet. Doesn't mean its a good meter, but let's be fair in testing it. There are more meters starting to come out with the "smart test" feature.Thisone, the Aneng Q1, anf the new Aneng V7.
I have no idea why I bought this a few years ago. Just pulled it out to test a power adapter for my Jbl extreme 2 speaker and remembered there’s no settings or anything if I touch the inner tip with positive it shows voltage without even using the ground.. if I touch the black to the outside of the tip the unit just beeps. Not sure if the adapter (19v 65w) is kaput or this meter just doesn’t know wtf is going on 🤷🏻♂️
Would you by any chance have the link from where you bought that current source? I couldn't find anything close to that on Aliexpress or eBay. Maybe it's the keywords I'm using, 'current source' gives mostly signal generators.
Hey, I have been watching a few of your videos on chips like the DS3231 and 74HC595N. I'm new to all of this arduino and electronics stuff but it's all very interesting and I'm getting really into it. Are there any basic chips you would recommend that I could get that I could play around with that provide different results? Maybe like easier to use than others that have a "real world" use in the home? For example, I've ordered a fingerprint scanner and I want to hook it up to a door lock for my 3d printer/electronics hobby room. I was (hopefully something like this is possible) going to setup the clock chip and only allow it to grant entry during certain hours of the day when I would be home. Anything that I could use practically and really anything that provides a bit of fun when finished putting it together. It's hard to not mass buy when eBay offers 10 chips for $1. I'd like to be a bit more precise with my buying though, if possible. lol.
I like your videos, Paul.👍 Also, it's actually quite refreshing to see a product review from someone who isn't being fake, and/or, just trying to shill a quick buck at my (and/or other people's) expense! Thumbs up from me, pal!👍👌 Keep up the great videos, brotha!😉 ~BA
It's an interesting idea. But it really doesn't work out well. If I'm working on a circuit and I want to know the voltage, then that's the measurement I want. I don't want to have to wonder if the numbers I just looked at were actually the voltage or if there meter decided it wanted to show me resistance.
@@learnelectronics exactly, I agree. It makes us nervous, measuring and not being sure what the reading would be. If voltage is missing from the supply then this multimeter might read useless resistance instead. Thanks for replying.
It also looks like a cheap gamer PC case from the early 2000s. Have you seen the new oscilloscope multimeters? Almost got one from Banggood, not sure what sort of features the scope has on it though.
I had one a year ago. In my experience, they tend to have a very low bandwidth. Not good for much over 20k. That's too low for me. But new ones might be better.
@@learnelectronics I'll have to get one and try it. If the scope is better than something like a cheap Chinesium DSO kit and you can't justify 200 pounds for a standalone scope, paying 20 quid more than a multimeter alone could be good for a hobbyist getting set up on the cheap.
When you turned on the backlight did the flashlight come on too? I bought this on Jan or dec and the backlight and flashlight come on at the same time. Your flashlight seems dead
Wow I hope this was a sub $10 meter. Not very impressed even for home use. Glad to know. Reminds me of the first auto range Fluke I bought back in the 80's. Let's just say auto range has come a long ways. For most meters anyway.
It's so difficult starting out, you'd be a fool spending serious money on the off chance. Cheap was perfectly fine in the old moving coil meter, nothing much to go wrong and usually pretty consistent even when wrong, if the needle moved you could infer what game the pixies were playing. Now when the micro pixies are controlled by a chinesium confuser you take your life in your hands. On the plus side the meter looks very sci-fi, like a tough transformer mask and with those pulsing green LEDs, probably looks sexy lighting up the bottom of a trashcan. It's a shame that the likes of fluke don't see the enthusiast's budget market as an opportunity to set people on the right track. A very basic SAFE meter should be possible at a reasonable price. A reasonably accurate, low voltage AVO for electronics and a tough indicator guy for electrics that won't burst into flames. Fancy comes later when you know more. If you want to test components, buy one of the excellent $8 all in one 9v testers. By the time you get the bug (or not) you'll be in a position to make an educated decision about what you need for yourself (which is the real aim). A good review tells you what's available and if it works but it can't tell you if it will "fit" and be comfortable.
Hi Paul. I wanted to buy a cheap oscilloscope for my projects and I found one for around 40$, but I could not find a good english review about it on youtube. Could you test it for me? It is a DSO 112A. Thank you in advance. I hope your mother is in a better condition, and she will be alright soon. I said a prayer for her. Ps.: Sorry if my english or the format I was using was not the best (I am from Hungary and I am not very good at languages), but I hope you will understand me :)
This the worst DVM you could ever buy. Even $3 Chinese DVMs have more features and are reasonbly accurate. The shops are flagging these meters with 30% discount. If I buy this, I will throw away the meter but keep the probes as they are made from silicone. Most expensive probes.
I wouldn't recommend this for any work. I will point out that for the slight control-freaks like me, they will have a problem with a lack of a dial. I wouldn't trust this thing to do what I want it to do when I probe the leads on my work. At least with the "dial," you know. Just saying.
@@learnelectronics : Read the instructions. There is a patch in the box that goes on your head, and the meter automatically switches to a range to satisfy whatever test you are THINKING about. It's called 'Braintooth'.
I have three Tacklife products and love them all. No problems at all. They have excellent customer service.
I've got (among others) a Metex meter bought around 1985. On 1 mA it will show 1,000 not 1,1. On a Weston Cell it shows 1,018 V without any calibration all these years. Now, that you can call a DMM! This one seems to have all the features apart from actually measuring electrical quantities.
I think all I needed to see was that it was TackLife to be honest, I didn't have a great experience with another product of theirs.
Yeah, it wasn't worth a whole lot.
I personally love their dm01m, super-accurate too, it shows exactly what my rigol dm3068 does.
9V batteries are much less prone to leak however. Most use 6xAAAA, not button cells, so are double insulated. Lower drain mutimeters do fine with 9V batteries. I've seen so many corroded Fluke 189's for example - makes me sick. AA's and AAA'a are fine and all but you really need to keep a close eye on them w/ regards to corrosion.
LOL..."The Boy". I still refer too my twenty-seven year old son as "The Boy".
Thanks Paul. Yeah, I think that any newbies trying to get in on the cheap would be better off with two 8008's, even though I just don't trust using cheap meters. I don't like using them because I am always checking everything again with my Brymen or Fluke just to make sure the cheap meter is still working right, thus wasting time...lolCongrats on 30K!
what about the klein electronics set
www.amazon.com/Electrical-Test-Klein-Tools-69149/dp/B07BVXBQJD/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1544325905&sr=8-3&keywords=+Klein+Tools+Electrical+Test+Kit#
I have never used that brand before. Cheaper meters will probably be fine for most people using them for lower voltages and current. I would never recommend them in fear that someone might have the probe of the cheap meter explode in their hand someday.
Sounds like JoeSmith needs to do some "transient testing" with this model of meter. Lol
Just hearing the cheepy beep I knew there wasn't much to expect from that meter.
I would not take it even for free.
I returned it
@@learnelectronics
Wise move. It is not worth the price to keep a useless thing.
Nice videos. Have you ever made a review on the fluke 289? I would like to hear it from you.
AA and AAA are preferable to 6F22 but AAA cost the same as AA and have only 1/3 the capacity!
I wouldn't trust this turd as far as I could throw it. As soon as I see a goddamn transistor tester on a multimeter ... yeeeeeeeeeeeeah, no. Red flag.
The aneng Q1 is a better deal if you don’t want a dial, and it works much better. Great job Paul.
I agree 190%
Bought a cheap Aneng Multimeter with baclight. Was lightweight and handy to use. Although one of the probes came off.
I like how you have the screen blinded by the light reflection, nice touch duh
Good review... shows how good the Aneng is. Great to see you at 30K subs !!
All the Tacklife meters were recently on deep discount; none were more than $10-$12 and were selling like crazy.
Where? Amazon?
@@learnelectronics Yes, Amazon. For whatever reason, they were at "fire sale" prices. I bought several to give as presents and one to keep. For instance, I bought the 1st DM09 for $14.93 and the second for $6.49 about 10 days later. Also: DM03B for $3.24, CM02A for $5.40, and the CM01A for $14.02. Oh and a Tacklife hammerdrill for $19.98 that was down from $40.00.
Watch the UA-cam channel TheStruggleville; he posts a daily video about tool deals. He listed all the Tacklife deals that were on Amazon over the last few weeks. It can get a bit addictive, especially if you are a tool-aholic.
The last meter I got was a Meterk mk11 for $15 so far it has been good
Completely agree with your summing up of the DM06.. Looks very 'Star Wars' in it's design but but a bit " The Killer Robots & the Battle of the Cosmic Potato" (2009 movie), with it's performance.... In other words, disappointing.
It may have been able to measure low value resistance if you had put into a lower resistance range. Most DVMs have a threshold at which they will beep in continuity mode, usually in the 40 or so ohms and below. Because if its design, this meter has no way of determining if you wanted to do a continuity test or a low value resistor test. Putting it into a lower range resistance test would have told the meter to test resistance. You also couldhave done an AC test by putting the probes into a wall outlet.
Doesn't mean its a good meter, but let's be fair in testing it.
There are more meters starting to come out with the "smart test" feature.Thisone, the Aneng Q1, anf the new Aneng V7.
Ive tested about 30 meters in the last two years. This one just doesn't measure up.
Have you checked out the DMMs from Harbor Freight? They look big and chunky and are green and black (for stealth, I assume.)
No not really
I have no idea why I bought this a few years ago. Just pulled it out to test a power adapter for my Jbl extreme 2 speaker and remembered there’s no settings or anything if I touch the inner tip with positive it shows voltage without even using the ground.. if I touch the black to the outside of the tip the unit just beeps. Not sure if the adapter (19v 65w) is kaput or this meter just doesn’t know wtf is going on 🤷🏻♂️
I got to say you were really nice Paul! I'll stick with my Uni-T 61d
For $58
Would you by any chance have the link from where you bought that current source? I couldn't find anything close to that on Aliexpress or eBay. Maybe it's the keywords I'm using, 'current source' gives mostly signal generators.
www.ebay.com/itm/4-20mA-0-10V-Voltage-signal-generator-0-20mA-current-transmitter-Digital/183257016654?var=690540853560&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180213162448%26meid%3D5abca8f7a5834e7f9d44449e3ccc2561%26pid%3D100930%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D121798966161%26itm%3D690540853560&_trksid=p2056116.c100930.m5375
@@learnelectronics thank you.
this is not realy a multimeter for professionals
I appreciate the review very very much. It's not what I wanted to hear, but I'm going to go with the An8008 and maybe the OW18B
Either one will serve you very well. Just depends on what you want size wize.
@@learnelectronics the plan will more than likely be 8008 in the car, ow18b in the house. Tired of the Harbor freights
Hey, I have been watching a few of your videos on chips like the DS3231 and 74HC595N. I'm new to all of this arduino and electronics stuff but it's all very interesting and I'm getting really into it. Are there any basic chips you would recommend that I could get that I could play around with that provide different results? Maybe like easier to use than others that have a "real world" use in the home? For example, I've ordered a fingerprint scanner and I want to hook it up to a door lock for my 3d printer/electronics hobby room. I was (hopefully something like this is possible) going to setup the clock chip and only allow it to grant entry during certain hours of the day when I would be home. Anything that I could use practically and really anything that provides a bit of fun when finished putting it together. It's hard to not mass buy when eBay offers 10 chips for $1. I'd like to be a bit more precise with my buying though, if possible. lol.
Start out with the 555 timer chip. It can be made into hundreds of different projects from timers, to alarms, to signal generators.
I like your videos, Paul.👍
Also, it's actually quite refreshing to see a product review from someone who isn't being fake, and/or, just trying to shill a quick buck at my (and/or other people's) expense! Thumbs up from me, pal!👍👌
Keep up the great videos, brotha!😉 ~BA
Early signs of multimeter addiction?
Dearth Vader has one of these meters in his shop I’m sure.
I also been looking for a Meterk mk01a for the longest. Guess I missed the train on that
Nice review. This multi-meter does not seem very comfortable for being promoted as first choice for daily use or for important and accurate readings.
It's an interesting idea. But it really doesn't work out well. If I'm working on a circuit and I want to know the voltage, then that's the measurement I want. I don't want to have to wonder if the numbers I just looked at were actually the voltage or if there meter decided it wanted to show me resistance.
@@learnelectronics exactly, I agree. It makes us nervous, measuring and not being sure what the reading would be. If voltage is missing from the supply then this multimeter might read useless resistance instead. Thanks for replying.
No problem. I read every comment and reply to questions if I can.
Hi Paul, I'm surprised with the diode check ,but it does do transistor's as I recall transistors are really two diodes.
Paul
It also looks like a cheap gamer PC case from the early 2000s. Have you seen the new oscilloscope multimeters? Almost got one from Banggood, not sure what sort of features the scope has on it though.
I had one a year ago. In my experience, they tend to have a very low bandwidth. Not good for much over 20k. That's too low for me. But new ones might be better.
@@learnelectronics I'll have to get one and try it. If the scope is better than something like a cheap Chinesium DSO kit and you can't justify 200 pounds for a standalone scope, paying 20 quid more than a multimeter alone could be good for a hobbyist getting set up on the cheap.
When you turned on the backlight did the flashlight come on too? I bought this on Jan or dec and the backlight and flashlight come on at the same time. Your flashlight seems dead
No flashlight
What are your thoughts on the tpi 440 plus scope?
Kinda reminds me of the Testo meters, Testo makes really good refrigeration equipment, their voltage meters I’m not to sure about
Phew, thank goodness that’s not Green! But a nice looking model all the same, thanks Prof... 👍🏻 🧐 🐍
Wow
I hope this was a sub $10 meter.
Not very impressed even for home use.
Glad to know.
Reminds me of the first auto range Fluke I bought back in the 80's.
Let's just say auto range has come a long ways.
For most meters anyway.
Kinda like me and flashlights. Can't have too many.
There are twelve step programs sir. 😎
I feel I may need 13 or 14 steps
@@learnelectronics
I'll adjust the program just for you sir. 73s.
its 5/18/22 it dont exist! i wonder why? i know nothing but wanted to ask why do you need an oscilloscope? what does it do?
I don't think this multimeter is worth 36 dollars either. I wouldn't buy it if it cost 15.
I prefer a dial over a non user friendly, and I wouldn't give $5 for that china junker!
It's so difficult starting out, you'd be a fool spending serious money on the off chance. Cheap was perfectly fine in the old moving coil meter, nothing much to go wrong and usually pretty consistent even when wrong, if the needle moved you could infer what game the pixies were playing.
Now when the micro pixies are controlled by a chinesium confuser you take your life in your hands.
On the plus side the meter looks very sci-fi, like a tough transformer mask and with those pulsing green LEDs, probably looks sexy lighting up the bottom of a trashcan.
It's a shame that the likes of fluke don't see the enthusiast's budget market as an opportunity to set people on the right track. A very basic SAFE meter should be possible at a reasonable price. A reasonably accurate, low voltage AVO for electronics and a tough indicator guy for electrics that won't burst into flames. Fancy comes later when you know more.
If you want to test components, buy one of the excellent $8 all in one 9v testers. By the time you get the bug (or not) you'll be in a position to make an educated decision about what you need for yourself (which is the real aim). A good review tells you what's available and if it works but it can't tell you if it will "fit" and be comfortable.
You need a polarizing lens on your camera....
Cyndrilical batteries?
Indeed
I looked at the same meter, but the name on the meter was Peakmeter MS8248S and I was not impressed with it either.
They are the same
I kinda wanted to see in side it lol
I wanted my money back
A little shinny light on the screen during Ohms measure and the temperature was omited , but since it lacks features already for its price bahh..
I cut the review very short. It wasn't looking good from the beginning.
Fair review Paul and it came up short.
It did
Is this work at mobile pcb?
No thanks, I'll pass on this one. Do you have the banana sockets in your Amazon store? I need about 6 or 8 of them. Thanks, Paul, good review video!
0:39 wow, I do only have low standard! :-)
best multimeters eevblog 121gw and aneng an8009. best probes Probe Master... :)
Brymen BM869s!
Yeah 40000 subs to come!
LOL Any thing that can't measure down to less then a Ohm would be WORTHLESS to anything I use them for. Not even a Amp ?
It's crap
Hi Paul. I wanted to buy a cheap oscilloscope for my projects and I found one for around 40$, but I could not find a good english review about it on youtube. Could you test it for me? It is a DSO 112A. Thank you in advance. I hope your mother is in a better condition, and she will be alright soon. I said a prayer for her. Ps.: Sorry if my english or the format I was using was not the best (I am from Hungary and I am not very good at languages), but I hope you will understand me :)
Thank you for your kind thoughts. I will see if I can get a DSO112A to test.
Nice item
Thank you so much!💪🏾
You are welcome.
I got one of these, not great, but works for what I need it for.
Hi Paul, You are too nice. Anywho I hope Mommy Rosie is doing well.
Thank you
Let's call it a Fail..lol...like my meters to go to micro Amps..
Thanks for the review Paul. So we don’t need to waste our money for this (in my eyes) piece of crap. Sorry. But you can always send it back.....
That is what I did
Won't be on my shopping list.
TackLife more like Tackeeee.
Get some rest paul, love ya. Piece of junk!
Just a gimmick toy, transistor tester on a meter says it all and no diode tester, wtf what good is it.
Should be at least 1A to be useful. Looks cheap and nasty to me. I'm not a big fan of these 'Intelligent' or 'Smart' multimeters.
Decimals are a pain. Lol
Nah, sometimes my brain just does not work
This the worst DVM you could ever buy. Even $3 Chinese DVMs have more features and are reasonbly accurate. The shops are flagging these meters with 30% discount. If I buy this, I will throw away the meter but keep the probes as they are made from silicone. Most expensive probes.
To me that meter is junk.
RTFM!
I wouldn't recommend this for any work. I will point out that for the slight control-freaks like me, they will have a problem with a lack of a dial. I wouldn't trust this thing to do what I want it to do when I probe the leads on my work. At least with the "dial," you know. Just saying.
Oh for sure Mike. I want to put the dial on resistance and test resistance. I don't want my meter guessing what measurements I might be looking for.
@@learnelectronics : Read the instructions. There is a patch in the box that goes on your head, and the meter automatically switches to a range to satisfy whatever test you are THINKING about. It's called 'Braintooth'.
Paul, absolutely a piece of garbage multimeter, the aneng is far all over it. 🤙🏼🇦🇺
Your mama is ok now ?
She is still recovering.
Anenganeng...
*First* ;-)