Tools for the hobby

[kck741]

I was wondering if anyone keeps a multimeter in there toolbox for troubleshooting there boats and cars in the hobby

[Diegoboy]

I do.

[tth]

I do also. I keep a Fluke 179 Multimeter.

[egneg]

I do.

You do? I seem to remember you asking if anyone had one at one time - maybe you do since then.

[kck741]

im trying to get a stationary meter for the work bench got many meters i use for work

[10gauge]

My measuring tools consist of:

1. A steel ruler made by Wescott either 12in or 18in, $5
2. Digital Vernier Calipers, $20-30
3. Multimeter, $25
4. Accurate scale, $15
5. Eagle Tree, $70+
6. USB Link to ESC, $20

You don't need a complex multimeter unless you're modifying motors and ESCs internally. All you need is to read DC volts and Resistance. An EagleTree is important for modifying setups, prop, motor, and Lipo changes- sensors to record amps, volts, rpm, heat, time.

[ksm2001]

I second the Eagle Tree , one of the best tools you can have! Without the Eagle Tree its like using a blank ruler, "good guesstimate"
I use a cheap mutimeter to just check the volts on my packs during the winter storage if I don't want to use my charger to check them.

Cheers
Ken

[ED66677]

Yep multimeter and Eagle Tree... and laptop!

[Meniscus]

Yes! A multimeter and duck tape. You never know when another member may get out of line.

[kck741]

what type of meters would you guys suggest for the hobby I dont want to use my good meters for the boats but i want one just for the hobby

[Jesse J]

If you have the Eagle Tree data logger, do you need the watts up meter? or is it the same/better?

[ron Olson]

I picked up a digital multi-meter from Harbor Freight, a big whoppin' $4.00 .

[ED66677]

The Eagle Tree records what ever you want it to, volt amps rpm temp... once you get back home (or plug it to a laptop at the pond) you can download from it and get some addittional info like power, cumulative mAh, also a 2D graph where you can see all these datas.
You can also buy a LCD display that allows you to view these datas at the pond without laptop, this is really a great tool for electric models.

[Jesse J]

I just got my data logger and went to hook it up and was wondering if someone might be so kind as to photograph how they have set theirs up. I am interested in capturing draw/load to help me with experiencing a little less unmagic smoke (never liked calling it magic, its very un magical - maybe if there were sparks too then maybe magical). The manual is not exactly explicit enough for me, maybe someone who has this guy figured out might post a pretty picture.

I am thinking I need a y harness to go from the ESC, to both the logger and the rx. Is this all I do? then if so, do I hook it up to Trott or RPM? I ain't measurin RPMs yet, just want draw.

Thanks