DIY Simple Voltmeter / Ammeter With 5.5mm Connectors
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Hello guys, today I'll show you how to make a simple voltmeter/ammeter, so you can easily measure the voltage, current or power consumption of any charger or device, that uses the common 5.5mm connectors.
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Schematic: i.imgur.com/gs...
Schematic with 4 digits volt/ammeter: i.imgur.com/W1...
Components list:
The 3 digits volt/ammeter is not available anymore,
new 4 digits volt/ammeter: s.click.aliexp...
5V 0.5A boost converter: s.click.aliexp...
5.5*2.1mm plug (male, 5A, 20AWG): s.click.aliexp...
5.5*2.1mm female connector: s.click.aliexp...
TP4056 charging module: s.click.aliexp...
Plastic box 70x45x30mm (slightly bigger): s.click.aliexp...
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Honestly, Bro Sorin did nothing in this video, it is his awesome assistant who did all the job.
P/S: Your cat looks awesome!
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You are the master when it comes to lithium batteries
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First of all, love the kitten. Nice project. This might be just what I was looking for. I want to build a small battery tester and this might could do just what I need. Thanks for the video.
You're awesome man! You have a great sense of humour beside you fabulous skills.
After a Looooooooooooooong time Soren!
I am happy to see now you have sponsor on your video please keep making such good videos
Sorin, this was genuinely very useful. Thank you for your guide, just what I need.
I love your kitty cat helpers very cute. Also love your explanation of different projects, thank you.
Informative and entertaining, The kitties are a welcome bonus.
This is really cool. I made a normal meter long time ago using one of those panel meters. Comes in very handy. I’m thinking of making another one using Li-Ion, first one I made uses 4xAA batteries.
"It's probaply from an old nokia phone" Made my day
Hi Sorin, why not power the volt/amp meter from the source using a buck converter, so you don't need the battery?
Probably because the voltmeter can go up to 100 V and the buck converter only 30V that is probably the rason.
hi. because the volt/ammeter need a supply voltage of 4.5V - 30V to work. a buck/boost converter has a limited input voltage range and I plan to use it for measuring voltages of 0.00V - 100V. the voltmeter + a DC converter will draw 15 - 20mA from the current I want to measure, so the measurement will not be accurate.
Thanks man I very like your channel very informative 👍👍
@@Sorin_DIY The barrel jack can handle up to 36V safely. I doubt you'd want to measure 100V with it. Also, if you wired the meter slim wires in parallel to the object being measured you could accurately measure the current drawn. So in my opinion the battery is useless.
Oh! You are so late .
But a good idea i wait this device for a long time.
Thanks
I think its your 1st sponser
Thanks for your love
Great idea and great video.Also have some tips for electronics.Thank you Sorin
Yep, little guy is just about as helpful as my cat.
Very cool project.
We missed u Sorin.
Would love to see a video on a multimeter/ Continuity tester diy👍🏼
I already have a multi meter, but it would be nice to have another one so I can measure voltage and current at the same time, thank you SORIN you should try to upload more your videos are fun and funny 👍🙂.
very nice project and informative video,,thank you for sharing,,..watching from the Philippines
The difference between accuracy and precision is that the precision is referred to how many digits you've got and the accuracy to how true the value is
Wait Wait Wait. Question please: this measures Current draw from my understanding, couldn't you measure It's current draw with it? As in plug in the output lead into the input lead? Ok, I think I just answered my own question. LOL. Love your videos. I just found them actually. Just now trying to learn a few things, and it seems you have already been there. Have a great day.
Hi, Sorin awesome work you I'm working on doing my on diy psu and your video's are my go to for answers and tips but i do have one question cause i want to do this project. Where do you get your plastic boxes from like the one in this video
i have ordered all components and tools for this job! I will try soon
I really wanted you to make this video ❤️
👏 ți-a ieşit foarte bine interesant proiect
Love from The World of PC Software
I've made one - love it - however my wiring isn't up to your stand. I put multiple input (sizes/types) and bananas for output.
Vary nicely detailed and explained....many thanks.
Awesome video man👏
Nice project
Good job, Sorin!
I have made similar just using 9v battery for meter power. And then bnc connectors for input and output. In little plastic syringe tip box..
It's great work. Some website says this type of ameter needs to be used with a shunt resister. In your case there is no need to use a shunt resister?
the ammeter has an internal shunt for maximum 10A. if you want to measure a higher current, you need to add an external shunt.
@@Sorin_DIY
Thanks for a clear explanation.
Great project, love it.
Long time... no good. 🙏🏽 merci/obrigado 🙏🏽👍👍⭐⭐⭐
Sehr coole Katze als Controller 😂😂😂👍
Still better than most dentists 😅
Thankyou for wonderful video!
I have a plan to make DIY Volt/Ammeter for measure charging phone with different port like USB Type-A / Type-C / MicroUSB / Lightning Port.
Can thia be modified as a volt meter with A ?
I would ask if you have an idea I bought last week a dead old brass doorbell on which is indacated 12 ac volts. The electricen said that the solenoid has a cooper wire of 0.5 mm and about 880 turns. But when i applied 12 ac volts the bell hardly vibrate and didn't make sound. I graduly increased the ac voltage until 30 ac volts where the bell function well. My questions are :
1/ Can I decrease the number of turns to let the bell function under 12 ac volts and how many turns.
2/ Can I function the bell under 220 ac volts and how to calculate the thickness of the cooper wire and the number of turns.
Best regards.
hi. I don't think you can convert it to 220V, because it's not made to work with that voltage, there is probably not enough space for a coil that works with 220V and it's dangerous to use the ring button to transfer 220V. it's better to modify it to work with 12V. I think you can remove 200-300 turns from the coil. but I don't know how powerful the solenoid is. there is a possibility you will need to replace the entire coil with a thicker wire, to be able to produce the same power at 12V.
@@Sorin_DIY thank you Sorin
Sorin , imi poti spune daca se poate pune la intrare 24v sa masori si sa alimentezi un dispozitiv tot cu 24v ? Multumesc.
Salut, da, se poate alimenta cu pana la 30V.
Multumesc .
Te urmaresc cu drag si daca vrei o sa.ti cer pareri despre proiectele mele pentru ca sunt incepator. Daca as putea vb u tine direct sau prin alta metoda decat aici, te rog spunemi.
You videos are fun 👍👍
Thanks your share,I will make same one,thanks again~~
I love this video! 😂😂🐱 👃🏻 Hi! Do you know of this meter can be wired to be an inline meter that detects current coming in (from say a small 12v 1A solar panel to a solar charger)? I see it detects negative draw but what about charge? If it can which wiring diagram would one use?
yes you can use it to measure the solar panel output. you connect it to the solar panel as the power source and the output/load will be the charger.
@@Sorin_DIY oh great! Which wiring configuration from the manufacture would I use (of the two options)? I’m hoping I can do the external powered vs internal. Want to try to keep the end product as small as possible.
Someday, my channel will have as many viewers as you. You are very smart 👍👍👍
Interesant. Bravo. Eu voi face unul si voi adauga si usb, sa masor si gadgeturile usb. 👍
Hi Sornin, Maybe I missed it but I could not find a parts list or links to the components you used n this project, specifically I am interested in the higher accuracy voltmeter/ammeter module with 2 decimal please and +/-10mV accuracy. Can you please provide you BOM with links?
hi. the 3 digits voltmeter is not available anymore. you can use this one:
www.aliexpress.com/item/32969092960.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.22524c4dib3JsV
Hi Soren long time no see.. We miss you... 😅
Very good
I think its time to start arduino project they are very intersting and you can explain them in details in a simple way....
Hi sorin I tried charging cellphone through volt amp meter my cellphone battery doesn't increase,I can know the current consumption of the device any suggestion?
you probably didn't connect something right, or the volt/ammeter is faulty. try it with a simple circuit first. a charger (5V-12V)-> volt/ammeter -> a light bulb/LED or another load. check if the volt/ammeter works. use this schematic: www.pcboard.ca/image/cache/catalog/products/digital_volt_meter/dvam-01/dvam-01_hookup-800x800.jpg
i make one, But When I Connect it to my 5V 4G Modem it's Restart after a moment, I Think It's happened Because This Have Low Efficiency Of transferring Energy or Can't Transferring More Energy
What's Wrong? The Boards I Use or The wires i use?
Salut Sorin !
Abia acum te-am descoperit 🙂
Super proiecte, bune și de mare trebuință.
Am văzut în acest clip că folosești o mini freză, de unde pot procura și eu una !? Vine la pachet și cu alte accesorii ?
Lipiciul acela se cheamă Tac-Pac ?
Cu respect.
salut. eu pe acesta l-am cumparat: www.optimusdigital.ro/ro/bormaini/5369-mini-bormasina-cu-alimentator-si-110-accesorii.html
dar vine cu un alimentator foarte slab si cu stecher de tip american. iti trebuie adaptor pentru priza romaneasca. sau mai bine cumperi separat un alimentator de 9V si 2A. discurile din otel le-am cumparat separat.
Mulțumesc frumos.
Îmi place mult electronică, însă nu știu prea multe despre ea.
De aceea întreb în stânga și-n dreapta că sa prind și eu cate ceva...
Nu fac performanță, însă vreau sa studiez cat se poate !🙂
Ești unul dintre putinele persoane care da detalii despre anumite produse și de unde sunt cumpărate.
Alții.... In fine.
Îmi permiți să îți trimit o cerere de prietenie pe Facebook, sa mai ținem legătura chat, dacă dorești !?
daca vrei, poti sa imi trimiti :)
One of this but for Alternated Current. Would work even if the module would be powered by the same outlet as the load being tested? Or I should just try…. (Without any accidents)
it will need a separate power source.
@@Sorin_DIY Robojax teste the PUUCAI, and if I am not mistaken (which I probably am) he just connected the meter in parallel...
@@Sorin_DIY I don't understand why I would need a separated power supply and cannot just connect in parallel. I sure it will be a complicated explanation. but maybe you can just direct me where to find the answer to this? I searched a lot and cannot not find an explanation. Thanks you.
it depends on what type of volt/ammeter you are using. for some models the current measurement is not accurate if it's powered by the same source that it's measuring.
@@Sorin_DIY Now I understand better... but since the meter in question has a Coil current transformer that can be connected after the module itself, I guess it will read correct current. Thanks a lot for taking the time to explain!
Is it a different schematic if you use a Voltmeter/Ammeter that has 2 thick wires instead of 3?
there is a small difference. one of the wires on each volt/ammeter is connected differently.
Hi Sorin. can i use xl609/xl6019 with a bigger box instead of yours mini dc bc?
no. you need a boost converter with an input voltage starting from 2.5V. the xl6019 needs minimum 3V or 3.3V.
Hi!
Is that possible to drill a hole for 5.5x2.1 with your rotary tool?
Yes, but it will take longer than a power drill.
@@Sorin_DIY What kind of rotary tool do you have?
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddg3dDP
An nou fericit!!!
La multi ani! 😊
love the cat.
Please make a video about power inverters. We need to learn how to diy power inverters for a cheap price.
Hi Sorin, can you make a rechargeable power bank for Raspberry Pi 4 B? using 18650 battery?
What happens if we measure voltage in reverse polarity ?does it hurts the meter?
no, it will just display 0V
Awesome!
Hi sorin, do I have a video about high watts led light rechargable using 3.7 battery? I like to make one from ur tutorial👍
hi. I plan to make a powerful LED flashlight, but it will take some time.
Thank you are a very good video
Love from Bangladesh
Thank you for another lovely video
After a long time like me
I subscribed to see your cats :)
Did you use 5.5×2.1 or 5.5×2.5 mm connectors?
Probably 5.5 x 2.1 as they are the standard on most devices. Although many CCTV uses the 2.5 as theres is more current.
Best regards,
Scott. ✌️🙏✌️
Just heard rated for 5amps so I am thinking it is a 5.5 x 2.5mm connectors now. But I could be wrong Sorin???
hi. I used 5.5 x 2.1mm connectors, because they are the most used. but I ordered some 5.5 x 2.5mm male/female adapters, for example to monitor the power consumption of a laptop.
Sorin - DIY Electrical Nerd
Thank you Sorin. I thought maybe 2.1 as it is the most used in the world. Keep at it 💪💪💪
4:11 look at his face😂😂😂😂😂
3:07 Doesn't a LiPo battery get damaged below 3.0V?
if you discharge it many times under 3V, in time it will loose some capacity. but this battery last very long time and I charge it every few months. the cell never gets fully discharged.
pliz show the wiring connection of digital voltmeter and ammeter , or any other similar videos regarding Digital V I meter !
hi. there is a schematic in the video description.
Please make a DIY charging circuit for balancing old 18650 cells
What voltage is the lithium battery?
niminal 3.6V, maximum 4.2V
Wao, can you parcel one to me.. This is awesome and simple
Ton ami le chat t'a bien aider. x)
Why don't you use the lense from the meter instead of making a new one?
De unde ai comandat componentele folosite??
salut. de pe aliexpress.
Hay can you make a drill machine min one please love from India
Sorin please make a indoor home subwoofer..... Please 🥺🙏
This guy speaking in English with a Russian accent is so satisfying 😁😁
i remember when u had 11k subs or even less like 8,000
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Hi sir, can you please pin the link on all the components for the module that in this video. Especially the step up module details, thanks you
hi. I added the components list in the video description.
@@Sorin_DIY tq
good
i like your talk,:))
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👍
hi sorin give me voltmeter and battery booster link.
hi. the 3 digits voltmeter is not available anymore. you can use these components:
www.aliexpress.com/item/32969092960.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.22524c4dib3JsV
www.aliexpress.com/item/32800430445.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4de42Pxz
Your helper must be in the union.
Hi sorin.. i need your help
Can u help me to how to bypass the overvoltage prorection of my atx. The i.c. is tsm111cn
If you had become a dentist, you would have had a lot of patience, ideal for cutting plastic boxes.
waooo
Good .
Dirty little secret: many times SMT csn be replaced by tiny through-hole equivalent.
Good
Ceau Sorine
Dc nu le faci in lb Romana?
salut. pentru ca vreau sa ma inteleaga si oameni din alte tari. doar 2% din vizualizari sunt din Romania.
Uploaded, at last.