How to Use (and Choose) a Multimeter! | tecno4 | Scoop.it

Checking your car battery life, debugging circuits, and finding that pesky short are all super useful functions that can be performed with just one awesome tool: the multimeter!
First of all, what the heck is a multimeter??   Excellent setup question! It’s a handheld device with bunch of different electrical meters — hence, multi-meter!
Measuring voltage, current, resistance, and continuity (aka electrical connection) are the most common uses of a multimeter.  Read on to learn what this means, how to do it yourself, and how to choose your very own multimeter!