What kind of hobbyist electronic testing gear would you recommend for these hardware Arduino projects? Can you be specific as I have old analog gear but hoping for some guidance on new digital gear? Thank you

[image] alto777: Just a +1 on the inexpensive logic analyser linked and all the ones that look like they come out the same factory somewhere. Another vote for the inexpensive logic analyzer. I was also skeptical, but I use it much more than my expensive (4 channel 1Gsp) scope. The only time I…

On the topic of DMMs - most of the time the cheap ones will be sufficient, most of the time the 1% - 5% accuracy is enough. Things like is the voltage about 5V vs 3.3V vs 0? Is the circuit drawing 10 or 50 ma? Most of the time with digital circuits just knowing the ball park is enough. If you get i…

[image] oldcurmudgeon: Also if you loan someone a meter the inexpensive ones are less of a worry. Just an excuse to get a better one today at the same price. :-| One of my cheap ones is so good I'd buy it again if I could find it, I am surprised at how useful I have found its frequency meter…

A simple DIY LED logic probe can be useful too. [image] Share tips you have come across General Electronics Make yourself a simple but very useful Logic Probe with Logic Pulser. Resistors, diodes and LEDs are 1206. [2018-01-30_10-40-09.jpg] [2018-01-30_20-51-09.jpg] …

Thank you for this video. Man has things changed on the surface mount side of soldering!

You can make a lot of DIY tools for modern electronic components. [SMD De-Soldering] [BB] [image] Share tips you have come across General Electronics SMD Component Desoldering Tip Addendum It became obvious the following changes to the DIY SM…

Good quality DMM. I use Southwire 11060S and I haven't electrocuted myself with it yet. With all these +1s on the logic analyzer I may have to treat myself! [image] alto777: flying robot battle cat feeder all wired up and coded and totally not working at all here alla time. Army of full sca…

The most used piece of "test gear" that I own is a "lab style" constant-current, constant-voltage power supply.

[image] pneron: guidance on new digital gear? Not mentioned but a useful simulator before the breadboard stage: https://wokwi.com

[image] dougp: Not mentioned Except it was! [image] alto777: more lately the wokwi simulator. but it bears repeating. And linking to, THX. This simulator has been a real game changer, it makes my own work easier and has provided a means for working with problems ppl bring here that i…

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You can make a lot of DIY tools for modern electronic components.

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