DIY Automotive Electrical Test Tools -- Power Probe, Load Lights, and Amp Clamp Signal Booster

[@howardatherton3889]

Thanks very much for sharing your excellent ideas. Love the 10x current loop

[@weebandit]

Most welcome!

[@theGADGETSplaylist]

I do like that extension cord idea!

[@weebandit]

Yeah, it is rather handy.

[@keeganharmon8595]

great suggestions here bud, and i too have been making various leads just like this for years and never once have i had one fail. wonderful value all around!

[@LeverPhile]

Love the extension cord power probe / test leads idea.

[@weebandit]

Kewl! Thanks!

[@frugalprepper]

Love the Current Boosters! I am going to make me a set of those!

[@weebandit]

Yep, I find them extremely handy.

[@kmg501]

Wow, this guy is next level..

[@weebandit]

Glad you found the ideas useful!

[@chuckvoss9344]

Very clever. Tks,

[@weebandit]

Most welcome!

[@paulmonk7820]

I like the idea, but am concerned about the uninsulated clips on the far end that could touch. Think I would use banana plugs on that end also, or maybe individual switches for each lead at the output end.

[@weebandit]

@@paulmonk7820 Sure! Whatever your preferences! You can build and modify it to your personal specifications!

[@Rob-bob]

Awesome 👍😎, thanks 👍

[@gussingh3948]

How do you get a 5 volts reference on your 'power probe'

[@weebandit]

Steal it from another 5 volt reference source under the hood. Or, have a buck converter at-the-ready in your automotive electrical testing kit.

[@weebandit]

Some simple electronics for independent production of 5 volts on an automobile which covers voltage regulators and buck converters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZqqg6WFebB9iac

[@mnight207]

Could you explain it to me like I'm a 6 year old. The last one with the extension cord. Show us how to use it please

[@weebandit]

Hook up the positive and negative battery clamps and then you've got power at the banana clips just like any extension cord... In need of a 5 volt reference for the green third lead? Tap into another working sensor under the hood. Or, have a buck converter in your automotive electrical testing toolkit.