Using a multimeter for testing.

[conanthewarrior]

Hello everyone.

I am pretty sure around half a year ago, I was referenced to somewhere via here or the UK, showing tests I can do with a Multimeter, such as voltage under load, resistance of the mod, Etc.

EDIT: I am pretty sure it was positive to the positive of my atty, and negative to the body of the mod, although I may be remembering wrong.

EDIT 2: I found this was correct. There was lots of tests that could be performed with a multimeter that were handy in the guide.

The thing is-I have forgotten just how these tests were done. I am pretty sure one test involved connecting one of my multimeter cables to one of the posts on my atty, the other the body of my mech, and this would give me various results I wanted to view.

If anyone knows the source, this would be very helpful, or how to test voltage drop under load using my Multimeter.

I just don't want to jump in forgetting what I was doing without a guide, and doing something wrong or dangerous.

Thanks everyone, Conan.

 

[HondaDavidson]

Where and how you connect depends on what you are testing. For simplicity sake the positive lead will ONLY touch the mods 510 post, the battery + or the positive post of the atty. The negative lead can touch any other metal of the mod or atty. If you want a drawing or scematic for this.. Look for one for a lamp or flashlight rather than an ecigarette. Same type of circuit but easier to find. At this point Voltage drop doesn't matter. Just worry about continuity and whether or not the volt are traveling in the correct direction. Fact is If you don't know how to check using a meter you won't know how to fix the problems you find anyway. If you don't get the volts you expect charge or replace the battery. Unless you are competition vaping, voltage drop is so minimal, in the worst mods, as to be a NON issue.

 

[Tuluum]

I would strongly suggest just taking some "courses" in basic electronics. That way, you will know the overall concepts in play rather than just vape specific.

There are a TON of amazing resources that are completely free, from YouTube tutorials to free courses at places like MIT: http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm.

To be fair though, its probably more effort than most will want to give, but it can give an amazing knowledge base that avoids any misconceptions or misinformation that may exist.

Plus, then you can build some amazing things, including vape stuff! If you add in some programming, a beaglebone, and some creativity.. the possibilities are endless