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

[Dan Snazelle]

i am trying to measure a few power supply circuits , to determine the  max output of a power supply (so im looking for something that can measure up to say 5amps) 


thanks!




> On Dec 10, 2015, at 12:39 PM, "Dave Manley" <dlmanley at sonic.net> wrote:
> 
> Dan,
> 
> A key question: what are you trying to do?  What max current?
> 
> -Dave 
> 
>> On December 10, 2015 6:48:34 AM PST, Dan Snazelle <subjectivity at hotmail.com> 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
>> 
>> i figured there must be a way to test current with a resistor and
>> voltage
>> 
>> 
>> any ideas??
>> 
>> 
>> thnx
>> 
>> 
>> 
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