Electronics - Mini review of the FPVdrone inline watt meter

[@Davidjb37721]

I’m glad to see you back

[@Frank_K4FMH]

Nice do-dad! I’ll make one up for my bench!

[@johnorrells3797]

Hello Kevin just got mine, stuck power poles on each end. Plan to use it on my battery to rig when I am static mobile. Only problem I had with the module is display was not centred, easily fixed by opening box realigning boards and reassemble. Can't complain so cheap. Thanks Kevin for the reviewing the module. Keep up the recovery

[@tomroderick6041]

First WELCOME BACK KEVIN! You have been missed. I bought two of what appear to be the exact same device at a PRE-Covid Hamfest in the bone yard. Can't remember who from but they are in a blue Al case with Power Poles and came with an instruction sheet that says "COMcharger" and lists some detailed specs for the device. I have used them for lots of things but most often to keep track of my set of backup batteries that are directly connected to my Yaesu FT-1900 two meter rig in the shack. The batteries are charged via a circuit that acts like an almost perfect diode (very low voltage drop at under 10 amps) which, in turn is supplied by a regular 12v SMPS that I trimmed to about 13.8V. I never thought about checking the accuracy with the split Power Pole lead as you did, but it is good to know. Thanks again for this and ALL your videos. 73, WA4GIM

[@Swamp-Fox]

I'm going to build one of those test cables for the multimeter! Great idea. Enjoyed the review of the inline watt meter. 73, Patrick KF4LMZ

[@jamescady723]

Glad you're back and thanks for your videos. I've always found them useful. Continue getting better. You got this! 73 N8JVC

[@45auto]

I just recently started to add PowerPoles to everything. That Doodad is a cheap and convenient addition to the toolkit.

[@hgw90026]

Welcome back. You look great. Take it easy and don't over work yourself.

[@migsvensurfing6310]

Nice device. 60V and 100A max. Quite usefull for many situations.

[@HOAHamRadio]

Thanks for sharing Kevin; always enjoy learning about new gear.

[@dougtaylor7724]

I’m sooo happy to see Kevin back I would watch a video of him putting seeds in potting soil. Hope you stay on the road to recovery my friend.

[@dennisjoiner3717]

Hello Kevin, sure is good having you back. The inline meter has gone up $2. I'm guessing sales jumped for it so the seller took advantage of that. Lol

[@daidavies4595]

It's good to see you're looking better after your trials with Covid

[@loughkb]

I'm not at the "after" point yet. I'm doing ok in the mornings, but by afternoon I'm wiped out. About 45% of what I should be, in month 17. Getting better though. One month at a time.

[@davidwilcox9110]

Welcome back Kevin. You are missed by many up in the northern Michigan ham community,

[@pat3034]

Yes it’s a very handy gadget at a great price point. I have the “Black and Red” version that I paid 3 times the cost of the FVPdrone! Nice find … thanks for sharing! Good to see you up and around, you look great!

[@CamilleCullen-ow6qj]

Glad you are back!! I hope you are feeling well. Nice and useful video as usual! Robert K5TPC

[@menajemh]

great review, being using it for year to monitor my battery and radio consumption when i'm out in the filed. great tool for any electronics guy.

[@paullinnell]

Thanks Kevin!! Just ordered 2!!! You’re looking good and hope you’re feeling as good!! 73 De NØPL Dit-Dit

[@M7XCB]

Your looking well Kevin. Just ordered it just what every ham need .thanks

[@kurtzFPV]

Cool device. It would be really great if you could program it for low voltage disconnect.

[@steinshaw2490]

Great to have you back Kevin! We m just curious if you did any checks for rf noise? de ki7cia 73

[@loughkb]

Not specifically, but I didn't notice any on the radios.

[@lilblackduc7312]

Great review! Thank you, Kevin...🇺🇸 👍☕

[@protektwar]

now that you are talking about the price will sky rocket :). I have see this practice with aliexpress

[@48661]

Did you print those black power pole strain reliefs? Or are they for sale some where on the web? Thanks

[@loughkb]

They are my design, they're up on thingiverse. Here's the link. www.thingiverse.com/thing:5529753

[@UndernetSystems]

Cheap and neat device. I wonder how much current it can handle.

[@loughkb]

It's printed right on the front of it, 0-60V and 0-100 Amp. (obviously the 100 amp would be in short bursts.)

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Kevin, Nice find and accurate to boot. You were sounding good during the video. How has the long Covid been affecting you currently? Stay safe. 73 WJ3U

[@loughkb]

I'm at my best in the early morning, which is when I shoot. By afternoon I'm wiped out and have to mostly rest. Getting better though.

[@DM-fz3ly]

Nice review Kevin. I wouldn't assume that your (all of our) cheap mulitmeters are exactly accurate anyway, so what you were demonstrating is the old "man with two watches"...

[@loughkb]

Back when I bought that multimeter, the first thing I did was compare it to my Fluke. It's accurate. The Fluke is stored. I keep the cheap one out here in the desert dust.

[@davidwilcox9110]

Kevin, where did you get those housings for your power poles? I checked Amazon and eBay and didn’t find anything like them. Imlike the idea of giving you something to grip on.

[@davidwilcox9110]

Sorry, I did not look at your info page. Thanks for the design and data sheet.

[@ouijim]

Got similar one I paid more for but two is one ; ) Thank You

[@JT-py9lv]

Good morning

[@loughkb]

Morning

[@NamasenITN]

You look fine and energetic!

[@loughkb]

I'm at my best in the early morning, which is when I shoot. By afternoon I'm wiped out and have to mostly rest. Getting better though.

[@donreid358]

For many years I had one that measured current in both directions, ideal for monitoring a battery. Now they all seem to be copied of the same design that only measures one way.

[@Charles-g5d7k]

Hi Kevin. 👋🏻 ⚔️🇺🇸⚔️ 👍🏻

[@JAMES-KB7TBT]

The OEM sticker? How dare you.......

[@jeffreyeide7512]

Best to you Kevin get well my friend!!!!' de. WA7LFP Jeff