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MESR-100 ESR Meter | Custom probes for in-circuit measurements
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2023
- When I was ordering this meter I thought I could just connect my multimeter probes to it and it will work. Unfortunately, the leads must be very short so I made this...
This was my first ESR meter. I found that the tweezer probes from Firgelli automations work well. Its the one with the kelvin clip end. The much longer probes that came with my Bside ESR02 pro also zero out just fine as well. I got myself a blue ESR meter last week from Anatek and will probably give the MESR100 away. The blue esr is a superior piece of equipment in everyway except cost. Keep those videos coming, I really enjoy them.
The blue ESR meter has been on my wishlist for a while, I can't wait to get it and test it against MESR, maybe in a couple of months :)
thanks!
Can you please provide the link to that Anatek blue meter to take a look?
And does someone have experience with a DER EE DE-5000, how this one fit between Anatek blue and MESR 100?
Good point about the RF and short leads, never thought about that - I have one of these, they're great but you're right it is awkward to measure in circuit with the croc clips!
I love these needles.. I use them on bench and for back probing sockets in cars.. Wires I have factory made with 4mm plugs in both ends.. Expensive, but worth it because of very small resistance..
Didn't thought about making my own LCR meter wires.. 😉 Great tip.
I'm glad you found it useful
Been enjoying your content for a few months now, of course I lurk but keep up the good work.
thank you, pleasure to have you here
I use the Anatek BLUE. I uses longer leads. I have banana connectors on the ends, and push on crocodile clips. To make them pointy and more precise when measuring in-circuit, I put specially bent "legs" into the crocodile clips. Very versatile this way for any job. Thx for your vid.
thank you, it's on my list to purchase, however, it is significantly more expensive so I'm waiting for some spare funds before I get it 😀
@@surgingcircuits6955 that sounds like a dream meter, it just moved up on my list , thanks a lot
@@blackhorserepairs How about this low-cost meter here? czcams.com/video/sYbGvJe5n4s/video.html
Very interesting video ! I have this meter from a few weeks and I found it to be not so reliable. Why is changing tested values of the same capacitor ? Even changing the position of the clips : one opposite to the other or one against the other changes the result. I’m taking about brand new capacitor not installed yet so I’m testing connecting to the original “legs” of the capacitor. Same issue for longer cables as you said in the video I cannot calibrate some types . I tried one for smd misurement “tweezer style” and it seems to calibrate but it’s not so easy to mantain a good connection for the measurement time.
Can you please provide links to the parts to make those needle probe wires with the plugs as you have put together?
I got everything off eBay, it's been a while now so even if I had those links they would probably be no longer relevant.
Search for needle probes and banana connectors.
@@blackhorserepairs alright thanks 😊
For 60 bucks, it should come with your probes.
yeah, I guess it's a bit expensive but it's definitely worth the price, and the "probes" it comes with are pretty good, I still use them once in a while :)
My MESR-100 has firmware V2.3 and yours shows V3.1. Do you know how to update the firmware and what has changed?
I have no idea but I'll look into that, there is a micro USB port on it and I assume it can be used for software update.
@@blackhorserepairs Looking forward to your findings
It funny how the price of that meter varies wildy from seller to seller on Amazon. It's a decent meter though.
Interesting, I got mine on eBay.
@blackhorserepairs I got mine cheap but there are shiesters asking almost 200cad on Amazon. I broke down and bought an lcr meter that has far too many options for me. It cost me an extra 170 or so for the smd probes and the kevlvin ones. I bought uni-t kelvin probes as the flir ones cost more than my first lab set up haha. I recently gave away a transistor tester with a learning kit I sent to someone for free (it's something I do) and I miss it more than anything. I'm going to get a peak atlas one so I don't give it away haha. I've given away at least 8 testers hahaha each time I immediately bought a new one. Can't beat them for matching transistors.
@@jstro-hobbytech very generous. How do you decide who to send your expensive equipment? 🤣Can I get on that list?😂
@@blackhorserepairs- not really all that generous. I am sure you can afford < $10 for a transistor tester, right?
And now cut off the most from that needle probes....Just leave about 3 to 4 mm.....Even more precise...
interesting, I never thought about that 😀
thank a lot
@@blackhorserepairs and ofcourse sharpen....But at least take off all you don't need...😉 Good luck.
@@muppetpaster thank you so much, I will definitely try that, the length of those probes has been annoying for a while now 😁
For me the tweezers type work better
You are adding all manner of resistance with those shitty screw type banana plugs extra contact surfaces.
It's much better to just take some (oscilloscope probe) Coax and fit a pair of very short leads to banana plugs on one end, then solder sharp probes on the other end on suitable length flying cables at the other end.
Or even better, add a BNC socket onto the meter, then you can simply plug in a standard Oscillocope probe, and use the spring connection rather than any flying lead.
well, you are not wrong but how practical is the advice to "add BNC socket onto the meter"?
If I ever figure out how to do it easily I will definitely publish an update to this video :)
I would have loved it more if the flashing lights were not there! Thank you for the video!
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Please next time make a short video, you just waste my time!
This video should be 30 seconds max.
sorry about that, it probably should be. It's one of my earliest videos 😀
i can't believe someone say that .....,thanks for the vídeo man ❤
@@netten2057 thank you for your support, much appreciated
Tiktok is the place for people with short attention span. Nothing wrong in explaining things in detail with personal thoughts on the matter.
@@simoncowbell.6783 thank you ♥
This thing is a cheap piece of crap. I bought one and returned it the next day. Junk !
well, it's not the best I agree, but it works as advertised and the price is pretty good.
@clems: What were your issues?