Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #230137 in Books
• Published on: 1988-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Synopsis
he first piece of test equipment that most electronic hobbyists buy is a multimeter. This is probably because it is one of the least expensive items and, also, if you know how to use it properly, one of the most useful. This guide is primarily aimed at beginners and those of limited experience of electronics. Chapter one covers the basics of analogue and digital multimeters, discussing the relative merits and the limitations of two types. In chapter two various methods of components checking are described, including tests for transistors, thyristors, resistors, capacitors and diodes. Circuit testing is covered in chapter three, with subjects such as voltage, current and continuity checks being discussed. In the main little or no previous knowledge of experience is assumed. Using there simple components and circuit testing techniques the reader should be able to confidently tackle servicing of most electronic projects.

Customer Reviews

Not suitable for those with limited experience (in my opinion)
I bought this book at the same time as my first ever Digital Multimeter and hoped that it would provide me with a decent start in my quest to be able to problem-solve electrical issues at home.

On flicking through the first few pages, i was surprised to find that the author was just talking through the difference between analogue and digital multimeters. Seeing as i had already bought mine, it was irrelevant.

The book was first published in 1988 and is not an easy read. It comes across as way too complicated and i think it needs a drastic overhaul to bring it up to todays standards of 'help' or 'reference' books.

I want to be able to test for example a heating element to see if the circuit is damaged. I don't know where or how to connect the multimeter probes, or to then interpret the information - that is what i was hoping this book would teach me and sadly it fails.

Don't Bother
Doesn't Help at all, a total waste of money. It's stopped me buying books on-line,better to view a book to ensure it contains what you think it does.

Horrible
A truly horrible book - I can honestly think of no redeeming feature at all - simply money wasted.