How To Use Your Multimeter

Again you probably won t even use half of the settings shown so don t get overwhelmed if you only know what a few of them do.

How to use your multimeter. It combines three essential features. How to check the test probes. You can use a multimeter to check if the switch is on or if the conducting wire in a circuit is broken. Set your multimeter to continuity test or where it shows the diode sign. If there s a reading the fuse is dead.

The red probe on the other hand should probe 9 and 14. Put the black lead of a multimeter to one end of your fuse and the red lead to the other end of the fuse. A multimeter is a measurement tool absolutely necessary in electronics. Do not use if there are indications of physical damage. Whenever something in your circuit isn t working the multimeter will help you troubleshooting.

If you don t know what they mean that s ok. Make sure that your multimeter is set to the right setting for the unit that you are measuring otherwise you will not get the correct results or any results. Normal resistors have color codes on them. If the readings drop to zero everything is fine. How to use a multimeter video.

Switch the pc on. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch. Mags how to videos how to use a multimeter for beginners in this video i will help teach you how use a multimeter to test volts ac dc amps and ohms. Use the black multimeter probe to probe the connector on the back. A multimeter gives you useful insights on how your circuits are working.

If it s zero the fuse is fine. This is a beginner s guide aimed at students and el. Store the multimeter and probes in a carry case to avoid damage. This setting is usually denoted with the battery symbol. Check the reading of your multimeter.