/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>1378071
measuring current:
>place probes in COM and 10ADC jacks
>turn selector to 10A
>disconnect red wire from resistor
>attach red probe to red wire
>attach black probe to where red wire was on resistor
>power up
>read
chargers and power managers don't mind the voltage drop but a simple unregulated current dropper like this would. the cable might say how thick the internal conductors are in AWG

>>1378075
that seller shipped within a couple of days. the package arrived in about 22 days during USA tax season.
>helpful tip when dealing with power bead LEDs: don't try to solder the rear pad, put some of that STARS-922 "heat sink plaster" on them instead