If you were to ask a random Hackaday reader what their most fundamental piece of electronic test equipment was, it’s likely that they would respond with “multimeter”. If you asked them to produce it, ...

While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

A multimeter might look intimidating, but learning to use this simple electrician's tool will come in handy during a number of every day tasks.

In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to test your BMW spark plugs, ignition coils, and coil wiring without needing a multimeter—just using the kit provided. Whether it’s a misfire, bad coil packs, ...