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XL830L Digital Multimeter US$3.49 (~A$5), DT830B Digital Multimeter US$2.34 (~A$3.50) Delivered @ Digitaling Store AliExpress

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XL830L Digital Multimeter US$3.49 (~A$5), DT830B Digital Multimeter US$2.34 (~A$3.50) Delivered @ Digitaling Store AliExpressAffiliate
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Update: Original A830L Digital Multimeter sold out, replaced with similar XL830L from the same seller.

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  • wfdTamar on 24/03/2023 - 19:15

    Already got one of the yellow ones and it seems pretty good so got another. A$5.31

  • Deal Or-No Deal on 24/03/2023 - 19:17
    +7

    Could never imagine a digital multimeter would only cost $5 one day.

    • Cheryhello on 24/03/2023 - 19:44

      Great price, signed in just to say thanks op. Bought one

    • Azro on 24/03/2023 - 20:16

      Digital multimeter, which involves labor and engineering of many people, for the price of kilo of bananas or so.

      • incipient on 24/03/2023 - 20:36
        +4

        Imagine the working and living conditions of those people lol

  • QuickToThePointless on 24/03/2023 - 19:18

    $5.31…top stuff OP cheers

  • BeefBiryani on 24/03/2023 - 19:21
    +2

    are these any good? how's the accuracy?

    • QuickToThePointless on 24/03/2023 - 19:24
      +9

      ive been using the mini version posted above for 5+ years…perfectly fine for car batteries, eneloops, circuit soldering repair/continuity testing etc.

      Don't chance these cheapies with mains voltages, likely to end badly.

      • ilove on 24/03/2023 - 19:32

        how do you test car battery? with this?

        • evocable on 24/03/2023 - 19:34
          +3

          Put the positive probe on the positive terminal and the negative probe on the negative terminal and it spits out voltage…

          • fantombloo on 24/03/2023 - 23:39
            +4

            @evocable: Spits out the unloaded voltage - not very useful.

            Put on the headlights for a better idea of what's going on, even crank the engine.

            • ilove on 25/03/2023 - 00:25

              @fantombloo: How can you tell at what voltages the battery is kaput

        • QuickToThePointless on 24/03/2023 - 19:41

          ur probably better off with a simple digital 12v voltmeter if thats all u want to do with it, far less to learn from ur starting point

          https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002732386316.html?spm=a2…

        • 0 0 0 on 24/03/2023 - 22:42
          +2

          Tongue on one side, probe on the other

    • Namidairo on 24/03/2023 - 19:30
      -4

      Probably depends on what the waveform looks like.

      Although on the little small boards and stuff I usually prod it's just DC voltages with sine waves.

      Anything more complex than that you'll just pull out the Fluke or scope?

      • BooYa on 25/03/2023 - 02:29
        +4

        DC sinewaves?

        • Schrodinger on 25/03/2023 - 17:00

          I guess what he wanted to say was that this is not true RMS but ended up saying something completely different

    • glade90 on 24/03/2023 - 21:15
      +2

      These are terrible, nothing more than a toy, really.
      If you are into electronics, I would recommend getting a Klein from Bunnings - that is exactly what I did. More expensive? For sure!! Do I trust the Klein? Yep. Did I ever trust the cheapo? Nope.

      • 0 0 0 on 25/03/2023 - 09:08
        +2

        Fluke or this?

    • helmutiffe on 24/03/2023 - 22:31
      +2

      Good enough for home purposes and basic electronics hobbyist work.

      EEVblog did an article on these, the design has been around forever (I remember buying one 25 years ago for uni) and the IC that does the multimeter work is a variant of a very good Fluke design from the 70s/80s (I forget exactly when)

      Edit, sorry it was Hackaday

      https://hackaday.com/2020/09/24/in-praise-of-the-dt830-the-p…

  • bauser99 on 24/03/2023 - 19:36
    +1

    OOS :(

  • ozb-lurker on 24/03/2023 - 19:37

    Anyone know if the $5 Cashrewards cashback works with this?

  • AlterCheapo on 24/03/2023 - 19:37

    Is it just me or does the link not work. One Keeps taking me to the app where it shows $10.88 and the other link says sorry page cannot be found.

  • ozb-lurker on 24/03/2023 - 19:38

    Never mind, OOS!

  • a1234my on 24/03/2023 - 19:38

    OOS, just miss it

  • edfoo on 24/03/2023 - 19:44
    +1

    True RMS?…

    • TelstraCyberduck on 24/03/2023 - 20:46
      +1

      Don't stick these near mains voltage

  • StuBalls on 24/03/2023 - 19:51

    Mini is still in stock - got one at 19:50.

  • Chris T on 24/03/2023 - 19:53

    The A830L A$5.31 model is no longer available, but I was still able to order the DT830B for A$3.56.

  • OzJunkGain on 24/03/2023 - 19:54
    +2

    Features: Easy to use full hd digital display

    lol

  • OZKap on 24/03/2023 - 19:58

    Thanks OP, cost $4.70 after a 60c coupon I got from buying Cleary's ~$6 screwdriver set

  • Korban Dallas on 24/03/2023 - 19:59

    About to check out, bath the baby and it's gone

  • Europoor on 24/03/2023 - 20:09
    +1

    I have the mini one under a different brand and the "bearing" balls that click when you spin the knob around WILL break eventually and prevent you from turning the knob, but it is an easy fix. Just disassemble the multimeter, throw away the balls and it should be back to working normally… without the satisfying clicks when you spin it.

    Also, eventually, the contacts for the same knob also wear out in a way that the "OFF" position becomes connected together with the highest Voltage option (to the left) - that means that the multimeter always stays ON and eats away at the battery. The way to fix it is again to disassemble and scrub with a pointy screwdriver a clear line between the "OFF" contacts and the Voltage contacts.

    But hey, can we really complain about $2 item? (I paid about $15 locally here a few years ago lmao)

  • konichiwa on 24/03/2023 - 20:12

    I got mine for a dollar and I don't know why
    https://imgur.com/a/PSDrpcb

    • Widget on 24/03/2023 - 20:14

      Looks like you have another Discount added. Maybe a coupon in your account or something ?

      • Korban Dallas on 24/03/2023 - 20:23

        New user

        • konichiwa on 25/03/2023 - 01:21

          Nah not a new user. I'm guessing it's the coins I've been collecting lately.

  • Widget on 24/03/2023 - 20:13

    Can't add the main one to cart, but, If I view the offer and then login, the link to 'add to cart' is active (for yellow only) and I can add to cart. Issue though it's charging me $0.76 tax instead of $0.45 (which is 10%). If I click on any other colour and go back to yellow, the link to add to cart it greyed out.

    I ordered the small one for about $4. Didn't need it but a 2nd meter might come in handy. Pity it's not one of those auto-detecting types, oh well, $4.

  • OldBugger on 24/03/2023 - 20:27

    Cheers. Got the Dt830b for $1.54 AUD

    • Borg on 24/03/2023 - 22:15

      No backlight on that one which is handy nor beeper I don't think.

  • lovepub on 24/03/2023 - 20:54

    Guys. Electricians. Does this multimeter measure capacitance ??

    • Azro on 24/03/2023 - 21:03
      +1

      Even if it did I wouldn't trust it.

    • fantombloo on 24/03/2023 - 23:43

      With a series resistor in diode drop mode / resistance mode with an understanding of the drive current - and a stopwatch - sure.

    • tunzafun001 on 25/03/2023 - 11:44

      Buy the UT meter from BCF. Does capacitance in circuit (across a broad range). Brilliant for $20. That being said, modern caps can test fine, but still be dead. If in doubt, just replace.

  • Borg on 24/03/2023 - 21:48

    Says………Sorry, this item is no longer available!

  • Borg on 24/03/2023 - 22:20

    The updated link is not the same compared to the originally posted model

    Should be a new post as different product surely rather than changing the whole post to a different product?

    • altomic on 24/03/2023 - 22:51
      +1

      it should be a new post, and don't call me shirley

  • DarthAntz on 24/03/2023 - 23:37

    Bought one of these a few years ago, does a good job. However about 2 weeks ago, the black cable just came apart. Wasn't connected to the tip. Aliexpress had replacements for $2. No worries mate.

  • Cheapkiwi on 24/03/2023 - 23:51

    9V battery :( Guess I can pull that out of the smoke alarm for the once-a-year time I'll use it

  • jayzee on 25/03/2023 - 00:48
    +1

    Original A380L available again, just ordered one for $5.31.

    • Borg on 25/03/2023 - 00:59
      +1

      Thanks for noting. Grabbed one just before bed!
      Gotta laugh as just went back and checked (various browsers and price keeps changing between $10.99 and $24.17. Somebody at the store must be finding it hard to decide on what price to apply now!

  • 25libras on 25/03/2023 - 01:03

    Nothing to complaint for $5. bought some during years.

    You need to know that the test leads are very fragile (specially close where is plug in)

    I broke 3 in less than 4 months (due a heavy usage and not being careful) ended up buying multimeter uni-t.

    • Borg on 25/03/2023 - 01:05

      One can buy better quality pair of leads off ebay or the likes. They aren't that expensive (around $6 for ok ones).

  • Korban Dallas on 25/03/2023 - 01:55

    Just got it for $5.31 I am happy.

    It's still working.

    https://ibb.co/rFxb1bT

  • BooYa on 25/03/2023 - 02:27

    Is it a national security risk like TikTok? :D

  • venusozb on 25/03/2023 - 12:02

    Buy now option is disabled for me for this DT830B Mini Digital Multi-Meter US$2.34 (~A$3.50), any suggestions please.

    • CodeXD on 25/03/2023 - 12:33
      +1

      You can still get it for the same price as part of aliexpress buy 3 items for US$1.99 each (US$2.34 inc GST). If you click it from mobile and add to picks (you will need the app) and then pick 2 other items it will let you check out.

  • outlander on 25/03/2023 - 13:34

    I was thinking of getting a few of these just to use in random circuits. It seems cheaper to get one of these, than to buy the voltage/current measuring modules (although they tend to be able to measure much higher currents)

  • Mumbles on 27/03/2023 - 12:03

    Great deal. No biggie if anyone missed out. Sales come around for these standard models every now and then. Bunnings had a sale one the cheaper model for $4 last year.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/726280

    I needed one urgently and bought at Bunnings for $10. It does the job. The cable/probe feels a little thin and flimsy.

  • Borg on 27/03/2023 - 21:37

    They didn't waste time in shipping (or should I say getting it onto an aircraft). Mine shows as already arrived in Sydney!
    Arrived at linehaul officeCarrier note: Sydney-Linehaul Arrival:Arrived Sydney 2023-03-27 12:28:00 GMT+10

  • Dealking on 04/04/2023 - 10:52

    I just recieved mine earlier this morning !! Thanks Op!

  • bwad on 07/04/2023 - 16:32

    Mine arrived today with a cracked LCD screen. Useless packaging in bubble wrap only.

    • Borg on 07/04/2023 - 17:47

      Take a Pic and submit a ticket. They will refund. I ordered one which was faulty and no problems with refund on the day. The second one was fine.

  • Brick50 on 07/04/2023 - 17:54

    Received mine today (black one)
    No external or replaceable fuse, haven’t had a close look at the board yet

    • Borg on 07/04/2023 - 17:55

      Doubt there is an actual fuse inside that is replaceable :-) Only more expensive ones have those.

  • Widget on 11/04/2023 - 16:35

    Just received the DT-830B in the mail. The meter is super light, though doesn't include a 9v battery. 2.5weeks from China, not a bad delivery time.

    https://i.imgur.com/wWaAClG.jpg
    https://i.imgur.com/EcqjKth.jpg

    • Widget on 11/04/2023 - 18:30

      [EDIT] There's no continuity testing on this meter?? That seems odd. Manual says to switch to (speak icon)… but there isn't one… This is unusal for a meter, no? Thought it would have been standard ?

  • Borg on 11/04/2023 - 18:33

    Which one as the XL830L has one and looking at the black one, isn't it the setting down the bottom between the red lines above where it says 10A.

    • Widget on 12/04/2023 - 00:57

      The DT830B Mini Digital Multi-Meter https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004115886436.html?source….

      I thought it would have been standard on all meters :/. The setting between the red lines reads 'hFE' used for testing transistors. I checked anyway just in case but it doesn't beep on that setting.

      • Borg on 12/04/2023 - 12:47

        Ah ok and looking further into that model, it doesn't make note of any in the specs.
        This How to use DT-830B Video confirms it doesn't have one. There isn't even a speaker inside.

        The original advertised model i.e. XL830L does have one.

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