[sdiy] measuring dc current max/draw of psu with a scope or multimeter??

[Tom Bugs]

I've found having a fairly regular dual bench PSU with settable voltage 
and current most useful for quick current draw measurements.
One with digital current readout.


On 10/12/2015 14:48, Dan Snazelle wrote:
> im trying to figure out if this is possible witn regular tools
>
> i know i could buy a dc ammeter but those are expensive
>
> ive also read about current probes but some of these seem to saturate at 500ma dc
>
> so
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> i figured there must be a way to test current with a resistor and voltage
>
>
> any ideas??
>
>
> thnx
>
>
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