Open Source Multimeter Raises the Bar for DIY Tools
Open Source Multimeter Raises the Bar for DIY Tools
Whether you only dabble in electronics as a hobby or it’s your full-time job, there are few tools as indispensable as the multimeter. In fact, we’d be willing to bet nearly everyone rea…
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Upfront, I don't even know how to use a multimeter... But aren't they like less than $20?
You can get one for that much, sure. But there's a lot of variance in terms of features and build quality. You can easily spend $100 or more for a nice professional grade one.
I suspect that, as with most open source projects, the goal here isn't to make a competitive commercial product, but rather to do something cool and infinitely customizable.
Please don't use a $20 multimeter for anything important.