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

[Tom Bugs]

Dummy loads, surely?

On 10/12/2015 19:33, Dan Snazelle wrote:
> 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)
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> thanks!
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>> On Dec 10, 2015, at 12:39 PM, "Dave Manley" <dlmanley at sonic.net> wrote:
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>> Dan,
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>> A key question: what are you trying to do?  What max current?
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>> -Dave
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>>> 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
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>>> i know i could buy a dc ammeter but those are expensive
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>>> ive also read about current probes but some of these seem to saturate
>>> at 500ma dc
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>>> so
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>>> i figured there must be a way to test current with a resistor and
>>> voltage
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>>> any ideas??
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>>> thnx
>>>
>>>
>>>
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