If you were to ask a random Hackaday reader what their most fundamental piece of electronic test equipment was, it’s likely that they would respond with “multimeter”. If you asked them to ...

Your car’s battery is essential for powering everything from starting the engine to running your headlights and electronics. But like any other part of your vehicle, it can wear out over time. Testing ...

In addition to the measurement symbols, one symbol you must always be aware of when using a multimeter is the Ground (GND) ...

and is still a useful and accurate multimeter well into its sixth decade. I feel guilty then that I’ve neglected it in favour of a digital meter that cost an order of magnitude less. So why has ...