Using a multimeter can be daunting to the uninitiated, but they're not magic. Here's a rundown of the basic functions of the device and what they're used for.

To test for continuity using a benchtop multimeter, set the multimeter to continuity mode by pressing the button that looks like it has a sound symbol.

A multimeter's continuity mode is typically indicated by a sound wave symbol. In this mode, when the probes are attached to both ends of a circuit that isn't broken, ...

Confirm your meter is set in continuity test mode (see step 2) and is switched on. Touch the black probe to the outside of the bulb's metal threaded end.

This article describes such a continuity test set up, which provides two different display options. The meter (see Figure 1) can be used in AC mode to test/estimate capacitors, inductors, transformers ...

Had a Radio Shack continuity tester about 20 years ago. It had a nice feature that latched an LED when continuity was interrupted. Found a ton on intermittent cables with that device, but passed ...

The Cen-Tech 9-Function Digital Multimeter with Audible Continuity is the highest-rated offering and costs only $19.99. You might be surprised by its features, too.

For his Hackaday Prize entry, [Martin] is building an Open Source Multimeter that can measure voltage, current, and power. It’s an amazing build, and you too can build one yourself. The featu… ...