Slot car multimeter Videos

same thing both UT50C's read on 200 ohm scale 0.3R on a dead short using high quality short leads . for a little extra money buy a fluke. been looking for the same info about which variable resistor does what, even sent an email asking for a schematic , but not even a reply back.

Great video mate. Just wanna ask a quick question. I have 2 power supplies, one going to the Megadrive 2 & one going to the 32x. Would it be possible to slice the end off one of them & attach it to the other so 1 power supply powers both machines?

Interesting video, mate. As you said like 2 months ago, I got a multimeter just a few weeks ago, and it's a relief to have one. Makes the job much easier. Guess videos on other sort of tools would be awesome as well! Cheers buddy! =D

Technically it would work, but for how long would be another issue - the power packs aren't rated for high load and running the two devices is likely to stress it and shorten its life by an un-definable amount...

Although this video hasn't garnered many viws, it certainly is very useful and appreciate. These "Tools of the Trade" videos are excellent for novice modders. Keep it up.

@shaurz - Using Ohms isn't a prob at all and is a great method of testing.. With a buzzer you can keep a closer eye on what your probing, but either method is sweet :)

I've finally bought a multimeter as I'm trying to fix a Vectrex that is not powering up (see my last vid) this vid was really useful mate. Hope to see you back soon :)

Well done for broaching the subject of impedance, something us men find it hard to talk about :) Seriously, great vid, I now know what I want for my birthday.

Ah these gadgets make a hell of a difference. They have helped me discern between complete junk consoles vs ones that may be worth a fix. Take care buddy!

very nice and useful video now I have learn some new things stuff. better than listening video and music on youtube that will only waste my time.

@nickycarts - Cheers for the kind words :) Always happy to help, and hopefully will be able to do some more of these vids in the New Year..

I'd love to get in to console modding. This is a great video to get started. I'd like to see more of these. Thanks for the tips.

@911BONEZ - Thanks mate! For the little they cost, they can save ya a lot of money and time aye :) Cheers dude!

I usually use the ohms measurement to check two points are joined. I don't know if my multimeter has a buzzer.

loved it damo! my multimeter should be comin in the mail any day...loved the intro for this one too haha

@nicksac105 - Thanks mate - And you'll really enjoy having one, they save a lot of hassle! Cheers!

Thanks for the tutorial. You explain things so easily and simple that anyone can understand.

You do not need to be licensed to work on your own home. I believe that is the whole point.

I agree the music selection was over the top. I mean the video content isn't an action adventure movie. Lol

+Lance Carlile But I love E.S. Posthumus. LOL. I'm kind of surprised YouTube didn't catch it and flag the video for copyright infringement for the music. But anyway it's a great video tutorial to learn from none the less.

Gotcha. If it trips again after reset there is a dead short. Water heaters don't last like they used to.

+gizmo Turned out that the hot water heater was bad.  It was replaced.

+jjjj turn it completely off and then reset it. 4 mths have gone by so i hope youve fixed this

+Ejaz Akbar it's most likely due to short-circuit , and it doesn't shutdown immediately it takes few minutes because there is somewhere 2 wires(phase and neutral) which have plastic shells melted due to overheatingwhile you are using dishwacher , so that the leaking current from phase to neutral increase gradually and wires overheat more and more until insulation becomes 0% and consequently you have a full shortcircuit causing breaker shutdown

+Ejaz Akbar first...IT MEANS ONE OF TWO THINGS...#1. Replace the braker...once a braker is forced to close, from being over heated, or drawn, it is not longer as reliable, in my eyes and....#2 Since your braker is new, try your dishwasher again and see if it brakes..If it does, you have a dishwasher wiring problem, or the water/draining pump is full of water, or over heating...You need to call a professional, from this point forward, there is nothing you can do, except to replace wiring, or the washer...Sometimes the pump can be replaced, but new dishwashers are cheap and will save you a lot of cash on electricity and water usage...The worst case is you will need a new braker, for sure, could need a new washer, and if you were scamed, undersized wiring was used for a dishwasher, which should be on its own dedicated line, and braker, meaning, just the washer is on the braker line..No joke here, water, electricity, and small wiring is no joke and can kill kids, and most adults...You are in over your head

+Ejaz Akbar

+Mark Williams you have the same problem...Washer, dryers, aircon, garbage disposals, all belong on their own circuit with own braker, regardless what uncle bubu told you...Aircons, are 30 amps, alone you are over taxing the wiring as well

+Alimamy Sesay GFI's are known for getting tired...I would buy a new one, and start from there...They are bulky and difficult to remove and install, so I would hire someone to install it for you...If the same thing is read, around 88Volts, then you could have a nail in your romex line..Not much you can do about that, except to rip out all of the walls, from point A to point B

Huh well since you getting 108 at the breaker and the outlet, assuming it's a 120v 20amp breaker Than you sir have a bad line that's coming in. Simple corrosion at the connection on the street side most likely. It happens to bad weather n improper isolation when it was first connected. Estimate on a Professional 450-500$ possibly less, no more.