i just bought one of these. it came in the mial yesterday. i absolutely love this thing! I miss the wheel on my old multimeter. These buttons are definitely gonna take getting used to, But i love this multimeter nonetheless!

Real useful review, thanks for sharing.

Thank you very much. It's beyond a review, more informative and educating.

thank you! i spending so much time researching these things. but im curious about your test leads were do you get them and can you give me more information.

Good and accurate review, thanks buddy

Thanks for the recommendation and the advice

@learnelectronics

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome

I've opened mine to replace the 200mA fuse (ups!). It is strange, that, although it is ceramic, it doesn't have any sand to quench. The 10A one, on the other hand, it is filled with sand.

learnelectronics, do you know if you can use two Eeneloop batteries (2.4VDC)? And will it dim the LCD if I used that battery? I read somewhere that the Q1 eats batteries quickly than many other LCD meters.

40 seconds in and whatever the result, I like the display a lot.

@camurgo

6 жыл бұрын

Idk, I think it draws battery power unnecessarily.

@Brakballe

4 жыл бұрын

You wont. Unreadable in daylight + dependent of backlight always on so it will drain and quit working at a rate wayyyyy before normal displays.

@bloguetronica

4 жыл бұрын

@@Brakballe That seems to be Dave's (EEVblog) opinion. However, it is not exactly true.

I bought one, on the bench I found it accurate and works well, I really like the display, it sits nicely with uni t 61E and my uni t 135, , I personally can't fault it.

@damienremington8451

2 жыл бұрын

i know Im randomly asking but does anyone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account? I was stupid lost the login password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!

@cairofrancis8878

2 жыл бұрын

@Damien Remington Instablaster =)

@damienremington8451

2 жыл бұрын

@Cairo Francis Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@damienremington8451

2 жыл бұрын

@Cairo Francis it worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much you really help me out!

@cairofrancis8878

2 жыл бұрын

@Damien Remington Glad I could help xD

Where you bought this small constant current source module (I mean this small green PCB with LCD display module) ? Thanks for answering.

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

It was from eBay.

hey where can I get a propper hardcase and a silicone skin for this machine? Is there one made for it? also please recommend me good afordable rechargeable bateries for this?

Nice info, thanks for sharing :)

Is there no end? I got my new meter for this decade. Thanks for the video!

Why mine is showing negative voltage with no probes or load?After heating it with hot air it runs normal for some time but after some time it again start reading negative voltage

Couldn't you please test the and see if the Hz/% function works with logic frequencies, e.g. a 50% square wave that alters between 0 V and 3 V?

Bro, do you know how to repair, mine one once i switch to ohm mode, it will hang, will resume to normal while i resert the battery.

It is strange, that the bar graph on mine seems to be updating more faster than the numbers on the screen. At least in continuity mode.

Any chance of a review of the said thermometers? :)

Would like to see a factory-fresh DMM hit the reference voltages spot-on, +/- 2 counts. Even the cheap ones will usually read voltage very well. I have bags of inexpensive chip and disk caps from China that are *badly* out of spec. You should check a few more of those you were just testing.

How about freq/duty cycle meter?

HELLO, HOW TO DISABLE AUTO POWER OFF ? MINE IT'S BEEP WARN TO SHUT OFF IN FEW MINUTES. VERY ANNOYING . WITCH BUTTON SHOULD I PRESS AND HOLD TO DISABLE ? THANKS

@richardr5013

4 жыл бұрын

Did you figure this out? This drives me nuts. I found out on the internet, because it's no where in the instructions. TRICK-hold the range button down, while turning on, the meter beeps 5 times and the auto off is DIASABLED. this kills the batteries pretty quick, although I use rechargable and don't care, I hate the thing turning off in the middle of measuring.

How do you adjust the timeout?

sera q ele medi frequencia ate 40 khz?

Hi I bought the same device but after a period of downtime I can not switch between the settings of the buttons Only the screen worked I did not find the solution to the problem of the machine Chinese industry is all non-operation and quickly damage

THANKS

Hi Thank you for the useful review.. Did you try to check the frequency accuracy? Mine seems to be all over the place !!

@learnelectronics

5 жыл бұрын

Mine was accurate enough

@jackpinecreed6587

4 жыл бұрын

No

@JamieMurdock90

4 жыл бұрын

If you are measuring a noisy signal, it may be counting noise spikes sometimes, not the fundamental frequency. That will cause higher frequency jumps. Measuring frequency is tricky with noisy signals.

I thought about buying one of these but I decided not to and I'm still looking for a decent 2nd meter...I don't do electronics a lot so I don't need anything too expensive..I have a Uni-t UT136C and it's a really solid nice little meter..Any suggestions for a $20 and under meter? I would buy another Uni-t as I'm very happy with the one I have but I'd also like to try a different brand. Aneng 8008/9 looks decent but those small fuses might be a deal breaker.

@learnelectronics

5 жыл бұрын

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Hi, Nice review again. Thanks for that! However, I've got a question about this product still: the capacitance test, is it just a capacitance test like other multimeters have or is it a true ESR test? Thanks again and keep up the good work!

@learnelectronics

5 жыл бұрын

No real ESR

@MrStudyDude

5 жыл бұрын

@@learnelectronics Ok. Thanks for the info!

Did anyone else see that 10 amp fuse move in the clips when the pencil barely brushed against it-?? I watched it three times, its loose in the clips-! Not a good thing if drawing amperage, some serious arcing there if testing current. Squeeze those clips together Paul-!-lol I have four of the 8000 series meters and was really close to buying one of these the first time I saw it, but after seeing some reviews I think ill wait and see if they improve some of the initial teething pains common to any new design. I saw another review claiming because of the display etc the battery life should be fairly short, if so thats another negative. I really like the idea of the display too, but doesnt seem as well executed as it could be. I agree with Paul, this meters design seems to be more of a marketing ploy than anything, if your going to put in a nice display make it an OLED, this white on black is interesting but rather odd after you look at it for awhile. But its only just been introduced, maybe they will listen to comments and reviews and make the right improvements so that Aneng has another hit on their hands. Above all its supposed to be a precision instrument, now that its getting up a bit in price theres no excuse for all the ranges to be accurate and responsive. As Paul has said its not hard these days to have accuracy in a budget meter, same goes for this one regardless of fancy display and push button interface .

I simply can't buy another meter Paul I've already added two to my arsenal on your recommendation but looks ok!

I take the comment on freq accuracy back. I filtered the DC component, and measured up to 1.2 MHz very accurately.

Para eliminar el auto apagado: multímetro apagado- pulsar On y Ranger a la vez durante dos o tres segundos,soltar y ya queda deshabilitado el auto power. Queda deshabilitado todo el tiempo que está encendido el multímetro, al apagarlo y se quiera volver a deshabilitar esta función hay que volver a repetir el proceso.Saludos

I'm new to electronic still learning do you recommend this multimeter for me or any other one?

@learnelectronics

4 жыл бұрын

Aneng 8008 or 8009 are great

@NengVang2007

4 жыл бұрын

@@learnelectronics how about this Q1?

Nice video

Damn, did u notice how that 10A fuse moved when u touched it with the pointer ever so gently ? That thing was so loose in there :p

@JamieMurdock90

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed the 10A fuse moving too! It'll just get hot with any appreciable current. The author should open his meter up, remove the fuse, and squeeze the contacts together. I bought this meter branded B-Side ZT-X, and the fuse in mine is tight. My board is newer. His is rev 0.5, mine is 0.7. The resistor location bridged by solder is now gone, the current shunt is much longer and extends all the way up to the 10A fuse. The solder pads of the fuse clips are now larger. The solder joints he didn't like on the voltage reference are still poorly filled on the top side (although are likely OK on the circuit side of this board)

Hi. I just bought the aneng 8008,partially cause of yr review of it. But when should i change fuses? Thanks for sharing.

@learnelectronics

5 жыл бұрын

Only change the fuse if you blow it.

@rezganger

5 жыл бұрын

That makes perfect sense! Thanks.

@rezganger

5 жыл бұрын

How do i know if its blown? Thanks.

@edgars53

5 жыл бұрын

@@rezganger Oh, when it's time, you'll know for sure ;)

@rezganger

5 жыл бұрын

@@edgars53 How?

Can we look a little closer at the uamp range.

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

Its already boxed up and waiting to go to its new home.

Hi. I read in the notes: "The voltage supply should not exceed 36V DC or 25V AC if it is in the measuring current setting." Can not measure current with a higher voltage? Did you try? Thanks for the reply. I'm sorry if my English is bad.(Google helped.)

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

I have not tried it at high voltage settings

@sandorbolyky1248

6 жыл бұрын

Would you try to test the current measurement at mains voltage? That would help me a lot. Thanks for the help.

@whitehoose

6 жыл бұрын

Sandor ... it's a toy meter - if you want to do hobbyist projects on components that use 1-12 v (or as you've read 36v max) you are looking at 36x10=360w of power and the hardware rated as capable of handling it. They put these restrictions on this type of tool for the same reason they impose current ratings on wire. The thinner the wire the lower the current that wire can handle without over heating and burning you. These toy meters are subject to the same laws of physics and if you insist on connecting into a 220v circuit you could potentially increase the power load 6 times to 2.2Kw which at worst case could prove lethal and could well cause the meter to become dangerously hot. it certainly explains Paul's decision to use his own leads but why there is no mention of these basic safety lessons in these reviews is beyond my understanding Testing mains is always potentially dangerous and doing it using one of these mickey mouse meters is just asking for trouble. With this type of meter you'd be strongly advised to limit your ambitions to the sort of voltages that come out of batteries ... and even then current testing LiLon batteries is fraught with danger if you're a beginner.

The Aneng AN870 is a much nicer meter than the Q1 for about $10 USD less money in my opinion.

I think the bar graph is not really working, better check it a bit more.

How much price and where can we get address please

17:50, I do have the same Multimeter, but branded with the original manufacturer's name, Zoyi-ztx by Zotek. The fahrenheit value is wrongly interpreted in relation to celcius. Do the calculation, 154 degrees of celcius is equals to 309 degrees fahrenhite, not 565, as it is seen in the meter.

Also meant to ask, did you see the 'roo man from down under rip this meter apart - not just literally. lol He seemed right on some of his observations and testing, but I swear you could fix all faults & plate a meter in gold and he would still rip it apart. On a side note, I believe the rebranded Bryman meters he sells had some teething pains of their own. One came back with an arc over on the range switch and others had a range switch problem and the company had to send out "disc shims" to tighten up the clearance in the range switch. But to his credit he showed it all on YT.

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

I didn't watch his review and tear down, i wanted to do mine with no bias.

@yambo59

6 жыл бұрын

Understood, thats the way it should be. Seems like hes probly right on the battery drain, but im no expert either.

Thanks for the thorough review. That display looks like a fluorescent type display, not sure if I like that or not, it's supposed to be faster in displaying. You are right about the better Probe Master probes, they do make a difference and the price for them is pretty reasonable.

Could be a good meter without the inverted display.

you should do a teardown on the Gossen-Metrawatt M205A METRAHit 2+ True RMS Digital Multimeter with Analog Bar

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

If they send me one, I will.

@johnnymotorboat8824

5 жыл бұрын

Lol he wants you to buy one so you can review it for him. Like those comments in repair videos asking how to fix their mom's computer.

Very Very. Nies. Teacher

Something not right with the temperature 180c = approx 358f not the 614f displayed there (approx 323c). 180c is marginally less than the melting point of 60/40 (183c). Round 17:52 When you see the reading hits 140c the f drops abruptly from a wild 545f to a more accurate 280f. I've seen badly inaccurate readings but never seen the (presumably) on chip MPU do that before. Or is it an add on temp chip? Looks like the firmware on the COB is seriously flawed.

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

This meter has some design issues

could you kindly link your probes?

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

probemaster.com/8000-series-test-leads-only/

Mine mesure only voltages under 1.5 V both DC and AC!

The display looks good on my end. I have been thinking about getting another meter. My first was a green Lee. Clamp meter. I no longer have it. I have a Klein tools clamp meter . and another clamp meter. It is a ideal meter. It does DC and AC current. The Klein doesn't. I need more high current DC measurement than ac. But I do need to measure it occasionally. I am powering my home with solar power. Off the grid. So I need to keep my circuits in spec. I try to stay under 15 amps per circuit. I also use a generator for larger loads . like the washer and drier. Dish washer. I'm getting a gas stove. And have a gas watter heater. I also need to check the frequency of my generator output! My ups doesn't like being powered by the generator. It says over frequency over voltage. But it doesn't have to be off much to alarm. Like .5Hz and 129v or so. And it lets you know it. I'm thinking about trying to make a arduino govenor to control the engine throttle. Because I could use a couple of them or more. How could you get a arduino to measure the Hz the gen is outputing? I guess a tachometer output would be easier. Use a small actuator to keep the throttle under control when load changes. The older engines used a flap blown by the fan to regulate the engine speed. Then it went centrifugal . witch is better. But still it doesn't know the generator output. And doesn't always keep its settings. What do you think about my idea? How would you design it??? May the force be with you!!!

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

Skip this one. The 8008 or 8009 are better and cost about half of what this one does.

which is better Aneng Q1 or Zoyi ZT-X?

@learnelectronics

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know. Ive never had the ZT-X

@engr.hossain

3 жыл бұрын

@@learnelectronics actually, this one is Zoyi ZT-X, made by Zoyi and rebranded as Aneng Q1. The same applies to 8008, 8009; all are made by Zotoek; third parties rebranded as their own model btw. In the teardown part, look at the left side of PCB, ZT-X is imprinted.

that temp conversion is messed up 17:40 . 181°C = 357.8°F ≠ 614°F

RINGGIT MALAYSIA (RM) 97.56 (price) including postage. Direct from china.

I like the 8008

Muito bom!

What the hell??? You can test led's with a multimeter and they light up???? you know how unbelievably helpful that is?!?!?!?!?! u learn something every day!!!

@learnelectronics

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out!

try shorting R38 and it will show CAL

Some minor feedback from this circuit designer: The color of current shunt being not looking like copper is not a concern. Current shunts are made with metal alloys to provide a precise resistance for a given length. What matters is the temperature coefficient and how it is calibrated given that it is not a 4 terminal shunt. Some might be 10ppm/degree C others 1000ppm/degree C. A big difference! The poor looking solder on the voltage reference chip is a symptom of either too-fast wave soldering or 'through-hole reflow soldering' from being used. The IC leads didn't reach soldering temperature near the IC body, so the solder didn't flow. Hopefully the circuit side of these joints look better. I bought a newer revision of this meter and I cannot even see solder on 2 of these leads, yet they must be soldered! Not very rugged for sure! Not IPC quality either. Here is why this meter is a good choice: I love the pushbuttons of this meter, it allows one handed selection to change settings. The meter can be on a table and one finger can turn it on and off, select the scale, etc. The large characters of this bright display are beautiful. Yes, the same measurements can be made with a cheaper meter, for sure.

@mohanvvip

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Does this meter have ESR measurement built in for in-Circuit checking of capacitors? Is this function good enough to replace those purpose built ESR meters for casual users (hobby)?

I have 8008 and got the Q1 for USD 19, wish me luck.

@learnelectronics

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck

3:51. 9v batteries are made up of six AAAA cells (or close to that size).

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

I will tear one of the Chinese 9Vs down vs one of the big brands. You will see a difference.

@bblod4896

6 жыл бұрын

learnelectronics When I tore down a zinc battery, it had six rectangular layers like a cake (not tasty though). When I tore down an alkaline battery, it had mini (AAAA perhaps) cells in it.

21:45 it's soldered on the other side

I got a set of the probe master leads and I love them.

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

Probemasters are great!

@mikeoliver3254

6 жыл бұрын

learnelectronics I got them because of you recommendation. To bad you can't add them to your Amazon store.

@yambo59

6 жыл бұрын

I have a set too, best ive ever had or seen. Think I saw them here first in fact.

found it "amozon $20-25" Probe Master 8000 Series Right Angle Banana Plug Test Leads however i also found Multimeter Test Leads Kit Double Silicone Multimeter Probes Electrical Copper Test Probe with Gold-Plated Needles at $10 but i think probe is better.

For price /functions i rather stay with the 8008 / 8009. The inverted display, bargrapth and buttons are add-ons but does not contribute a lot for functions for the extra money. The good thing are the 5x20mm fuses which are more easy to find in local stores here, even in ceramic format. On the other hand, for more money we can get a better meter, maybe with better fuses, like the uni-t 61e

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. The 8008 or 8009 are better and cost less.

@MalagasOnFire

6 жыл бұрын

It's just a opinion. For 38~50 Euro you can get maybe the uni-t 210D/E clamp meter, uni-t 139B/C, not to be a uni-t fan boy , but they have a good price for starting electronics and can be easly found on local stores. you have aalso some mastech MS8265 .

@yambo59

6 жыл бұрын

I would say if Aneng wanted to do something worthwhile, take the current 8009, make it the size of the new Q1 with a bigger display and bar graph. Then add the missing 10/100 lower volt/current ranges kangaroo Dave complains about, then with it being larger you can give it a better more useable stand, add a "rel" button, and add a feature I just ran into on a little Mustool meter I have. On the Mustool MT108N the backlight gives the option of holding down the button for one beep and a 25 second or so light time, or holding it down a second longer the light just stays on until turned off, what a great feature-!. This ought to be implement on all decent meters, the ten or fifteen seconds some of these back lights have can really be aggravating. I say leave the manual range switch alone, the 8009 already has an excellent manual range switch and as someone here put it buttons can possibly be pushed by accident - a manual range switch cant. Finally it would be nice to see a little rubber surround of some kind on it. Of course, all these changes cost money and if you add too many features then the price makes other meters look more attractive. Then again, the Chinese can excel at keeping prices down and value up.

@MalagasOnFire

6 жыл бұрын

About the rubber case i felt the same when i was doing some measurements on my near my TV furniture ( wood) , i just push a little the probes and it fell off right on the floor and got scratched on the screen. The multimeter falls off easly . I will glue some adesive with grip on the lower side so it doesn't grip again

Something is not right with that thermocouple. When you used heat it made a big jump between 200 and 400 degrees. Ice water should read about 33 to 35 degrees.

@beaker2000

5 жыл бұрын

No, it was in Degrees C, not F... So 0 Degrees C, water freezes.

Can't believe he got the ruler out lmfao

The 8008 is a better meter.

@learnelectronics

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

I dont think its worth the higher price compared to the 8008/8009. It doesnt seem to perform any better and it doesnt really add anything useful. 2 things came to my mind right away: Its a lot easier to accidentally press one of those buttons and switch to a different mode while doing measurements compared to a classical rotary switch. And that display needs a lot more power compared to a classical one while not being any more readable at all.

@learnelectronics

6 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

@yambo59

6 жыл бұрын

I agree on the buttons being easy to hit without meaning to. I really liked the idea of the display and buttons on this new meter at first, but then after looking at it awhile the display seems a little odd looking. I saw another review from Dave down under showing how the battery life was severely limited due to the display, probly why they had to go to AA batteries. If it was me, a more effective redesign might be to fix the few shortcomings of the 8009 like the prop stand, add missing low volt/amp ranges some have complained about, and replace those tiny hard to find fuses with bigger easier to find ones hopefully in HRC type. In addition they could make this new 8009 a bit bigger, maybe make it the size of the Q1 only with a bigger standard display with bar graph. These mods would make the 8009 an even bigger hit as long as the price didnt get crazy.

@MichaelEckl

6 жыл бұрын

Did you check the Aneng AN870? It covers some of your points

@yambo59

6 жыл бұрын

Yes ive seen the 870, have ya seen arturs review and teardown of it-? Not a bad meter but the interior is shockingly vacant and flat as described by artur-lol In fact I left a comment on his review because for some reason his dry understated somewhat humorous commentary of the 870 struck me funny, I dont know why. Truth is I had the meter bug for awhile and I have so many meters now im sure at least four of them if not more will cover anything I need to do-lol

@MichaelEckl

6 жыл бұрын

I didnt see that review but I got one about a week ago. There really isnt much in it but I like the extra current ranges. Besides that it is pretty much just a bigger 8009. Which is not a bad thing at all. I dont really care about the lacking protection cuz I dont really do anything above 15V DC anyway

18ma battery draw with the AAA batteries gives you a 160 battery life on this thing. Watch Dave Jones review. The display fades out at 2.3v. which is pitiful. No way would i buy this. I do like the 8008 meter though.

the Fahrenheit are completly false upper than ~300°F (the Celcius are ok). At 17'31" the Fahrenheit value jump from ~300°F to ~550°F without justification. it's juste completly fool.

Check your Cholesterol Levels!!!

Not recomended??

NOPE

Q1 multimeter is a battery issue Poor performance battery.