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If your toolbox is missing the basics, projects get harder fast. These inexpensive tools cover the gaps most people overlook.

Many simple function generators do not offer the facility to measure either the frequency or the amplitude of the output. The module described here fills that gap, displaying the frequency and RMS ...

Your car's cooling system has one job — to keep the engine from cooking itself. But even with fresh coolant and a shiny new radiator, there's a silent killer that could be eating it from the inside ...

With the StarTech.com USB-C Power Tester, you can easily look for charging problems in your setup. It’s a quick and easy way to ensure your devices are getting all the power they’re supposed to. I ...

Modern digital multimeters (DMMs) are user-friendly, accurate, and safe — when used correctly! Reading voltage is simple, but measurements must be properly interpreted. With a clamp-on DMM, accurate ...

Key differences in analog vs. digital features. Applications where each type of multimeter is best suited. Multimeters, from small handheld to more sophisticated benchtop models, are indispensable ...

When working with electronic circuits, a multimeter is one of the most essential tools you can have. Multimeters help measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity, making them indispensable ...

Electrical problems are both common and difficult to diagnose. Poor earths, broken wires and dodgy batteries can all cause havoc and take hours to trace, even on fairly simple cars. This makes a good ...