SMD VM-1 High Quality DC Volt Meter (why it's better)

[@meade916]

+Joe Physics "a kid can make this as a high school project" yet you can't....so if i am a novice and you can't do it, what does that make you? And don't show me your lame breadboard with a bunch of shit plugged in. If you think you are good, make a real one that is fully ready to go to market. I have sold a couple thousand of these. I know what it takes. The only thing you know is how to turn a computer on and troll youtube.

[@meade916]

thanks man! keep in mind, we are making these a few hundred at a time. When we can make them a couple thousand at a time, that gives us room to make the price better. Bringing things like this to the market costs a lot of time and MONEY so we will be in the hole for a long time before we make a nickel. That is one thing people dont tend to realize. Thanks for the post man!

[@meade916]

i saw ours move back and forth 2 times, almost 3 times before the other one knew what hit it......so the value is accuracy. If accuracy doesn't matter then you might not see the value in it. Also, we aren't trying to reinvent the wheel. Its just another CHOICE of VM that will be out there on the market. At least its unique......

[@thaoneandonlyTupuff]

For the price difference the low priced one isn't a bad choice for a starter. Your products are amazing just out of the price range

[@meade916]

the other brand did not even drop as far as the voltage dropped. I did it in slow mo to show you the difference because it is hard to watch both at the same time. If you don't want to buy it, i really could care less, thanks anyway.

[@meade916]

yes, that is in the plans! a dash mountable version AND a more portable one you can just plug in and go!

[@meade916]

already in the works. Please guys, its a prototype. Its not ready for release yet. The numbers will be readable.

[@meade916]

i hope to sell it for $69.99 - but of course there will be a sale and hopefully a pre-order with savings soon. It seem's expensive but we are making these a few hundred at a time, not a few million at a time. We are still small and parts are expensive for us too :D thanks for the interest bro!

[@Blakestish]

meade916 make an install video!

[@roast333]

I've been checkin out your vids for a few years now man and I have to say, I couldn't want anything more for you!! Your own tools and products now?! Hell yes man, keep up the amazing work and don't let anything get in your way. Seeing you come this far is truly amazing man, mad props!!

[@silverevans7763]

This SMD voltage meters are very high quality I've had 1 for 3 years and it's still working perfectly

[@vermili0138]

I bought this voltmeter and I have to say I love it! Very accurate, tells me the real drop as soon as it happens unlike the digital one.

[@meade916]

Note to everyone able to read this: Sometimes people get blocked for being rude, other times just for being annoying. If you fall under one of those categories, and you get blocked out, you know why. If you are like that fly that comes in my house and keeps landing on my arm, eventually, i am gonna swat you off me. True story.

[@hexflip]

You are more than welcome. It's about time someone put out some quality, reliable, and accurate products. You and the D'Amore team are really doin it big! Very much appreciated

[@meade916]

this cover will lead to the cover for the VU- Din. We are working on the tooling for all that stuff. Taking longer then we expected since its a long process.

[@meade916]

its not that big and is approx 1/4" thick. So its not bulky at all. Dont let the camera fool you. Either way, if its too big for your dash, nothing i can do about that. Its here for you if you want it, if you dont want it, no prob, don't buy it :D

[@meade916]

please read the description. Please read the description. Please read the description.

[@hexflip]

Nothing like real-time analog circuitry. The SMD shows it dip below 13V, while the other sits well above. Great demonstration of a great product

[@attpureownpk]

SOAB! that slow motion really showed how much faster it is! great product Steve!

[@meade916]

already being manufactured and will be ready in about 5 weeks. Maybe 4, maybe 6......but probably 5.

[@RidinChevySolo]

I am a proud owner of a dd-1. Use that thing every install. I think this is next on my list. Good shit steve. Good shit!

[@meade916]

i am not biased. The video says what needs to be said. I could have just not said anything at all and the same point would have been proven :)

[@meade916]

thats one of 2 we are working on for it. Thanks!

[@meade916]

its not that big at all. If you don't like it, that is your prerogative but we aren't pricing this for your personal financial situation.. We are pricing it according to what it costs to make and what it makes sense to sell it for.

[@meade916]

i am hoping by the end of this month. I should have plenty by then.

[@hcgarcia]

Definetly top notch Steve, a great reason to get a real time voltage meter! Also a great health-check indicator for any car's electrical system ;) Talk about one for the amps and one for the car!

[@meade916]

it is. Drop down another volt and it will hit yellow, then red.

[@jefflockhart7111]

My brand X meter has pretty blue lights (and comes in red), My brand X meter can actually tell me the voltage of my 14 volt system ( 16.8 charging volts), my brand X meter cost $20. Brand X meter is available EVERYWHERE at a competitive price. VM1 has pretty blue lights, VM1 can only read up to 15.8v (only good enough for 12v setups), VM1 cost $80(special price) and $100 regular price. Only available from West Coast Audio and your gonna pay for that luxury. I can live with a little delay.

[@Gage5137]

Steve you are the best! Your products, installs, and you! Keep it comein man!

[@meade916]

you didn't see it change colors? Its red then yellow in the low range.....then blue in the "normal range"...then yellow and red at the higher range again. Did you watch the video?

[@Phatbytes]

See this is what I like, Steve actually replies to his fans lol

[@Und3rcoverGaming]

Finally a SMD product that the masses can understand how it works, I'm sold, Sorry I dissed You're impedance meter, Ur right I didn't understand how it works.

[@4gbmeans4gb61]

HMMM 5 dollars vs 50? And the text is so small on the SMD one you have to be so close to even read it. But you are right it does respond fast. You should put a small regular dig meter right in the middle of yours for quick glances

[@meade916]

you don't need to "read" it to know how much voltage it is...but it is VERY easy to read regardless.

[@4gbmeans4gb61]

@@meade916 Probly just me, im blind as shit. Thanks for the reply.

[@meade916]

please read the description

[@meade916]

why would you say that? our products are priced pretty good for what you get.

[@jcplaya3]

Awesome product, while a faster digital readout can be done it will also cost more money and not to mention the main reason why i want one is the craftsmanship, quality and reliability like always. top notch product Steve/ D'Amore!!!!!

[@cleansam213]

dood meade i been a fan of you for years, since you were slappin the chevy with no paint, no rims. I been showin people you and watching you slappin on people. I'm from the bay and I live in LA now, i gota say one day ima make it to sac and have u slap on ereybody for me dood. keep that shit up, i dont apprecaite/follow many people but you a solid ass dood and you commited to what you do, so keep that shit up man!

[@meade916]

look to the right>>>> see the LED DC VOLT meter? you can see it do its dance there - thanks!

[@drums4lifee]

Hey man, big fan of all your work and mad props to you, what you do is awesome and so is this volt meter. But just a little suggestion, in my opinion I think the numbers should light up so you can see them at night I think it would be a lot easier. But anyway good job with this keep it up

[@towmantowman]

Steve what i think sk7ca meant is that you may be able to see just how far you are dropping and have that fast response but until you know what position every led is for each voltage range then you just have the knowledge of if its in a safe voltage range or if you are getting into trouble but having it so the print on the PCB is illuminated or glows someway somehow would help users know "Okay this led is lit up, this means its at xx.x volts. ya know?

[@brunom1280]

Just a question. I have a vm1 and it's showing 14.6 when my batteries are at 14.8 . Tested with multiple dmm. Just wondering if that's normal?

[@towmantowman]

Or maybe have it so the print glows up someway so you can read at night what its reading at. Still an awesome product but being able to read it at night althought it will jack up the cost for it would be a great addition. Im glad you guys came up with a case for it too. Any update on ones for the VU-Din's?

[@blackout260112]

Definitely more info from the smd. I'm sold.

[@Reflexi94]

From now on I shall only shop to you Steve! damn you have the best videos on KZbin !

[@meade916]

please read the description. Thanks!

[@J00bles]

thats totally understandable. the concept is there and the design is cool. just voicing my opinion as a potential end-user of the production run

[@meade916]

please read the description that i took the time to write so people wouldn't ask. LOL

[@X_x77x_X]

Really looking forward to this product. I hope everything is still on schedule.

[@hirotoyamada6993]

Nice product. Your team seems to be able to come up with niche products missing from the car audio world at an affordable price. Maybe in version 2 of the product, you could have the meter memorize the lowest voltage the system reaches and maybe an alarm if voltage goes below a user programmable voltage? May not be useful for everyone, but might for some.

[@Aroberts1371USMC]

great video brother. I'm just curious about the wiring on this. I have a cheapo meter with positive and negative leads running directly to the amplifier. positive to the remote and negative to the ground. can your product also run this way or do all 3 wires remote, power, and ground have to be re-run. imma order one regardless just wanted to know. thanks in advance bro

[@RippedJolt]

Damn.. Looks legit. On your way to being a household name steve :P Props to d'amour engineering too.

[@meade916]

it is.

[@flsabvb7578]

The led blue light is awesome, great product 💪💪

[@meade916]

thank you sir!

[@Cordoma87]

Hey steve, i got a question. Are those dc voltmeters also available in the Netherlands or could they be send to the Netherlands. Greetings from The Dutch basshead

[@AudioInnovations]

Would be nice if the numbers were illuminated. And adjustable brightness would also be a nice feature as 954cityofdahood stated. Just some food for thought Steve.

[@Qaasim830]

These things are going look so nice in my nxt build Great job guys!!!!

[@meade916]

none taken bro.....and they do go yellow, then red if you drop to far - its on both ends :)

[@LOV2XRL8RL]

I connected mine to the positive and negative wires on my amp. It always shows the voltage and drops when the subs are bumping. Then I checked the battery voltage with a voltmeter and reads different than the one on my trunk. Battery 14.3 Trunk 13.6 Why?

[@LunchboxDOTinc]

i have to admit, at 1st i wasn't sold on the concept, always liked seeing the digital readout for a quick reference, but i'll be damned, i think you might just be onto something meade!!!

[@user-vn8wx9no7l]

Hi, Steve, where can I purchase that volt meter? Was about to get the stinger but after I did some research i found this and it looks good. Thanks!

[@barnmaster98]

definately gonna have to get your products when i have a serious project car going.

[@md7786]

funny steve how alot of people just hate. Badass bro. If they were smd members they would see the quality and performance of alot of stuff instead of ignorance.

[@OpTicalDJ]

you gonna be puttin this in the tahoe or lexus? seems like a solid idea i might have to pick one up when the sale comes around.

[@H3adcrash]

Thats pretty dang neat. But it's a bit hard to read what the voltage actually is. Like different colored LED segments would be good so you know approx in what range you are.

[@meade916]

right on man thank you very much for that.

[@teamplanetaudioben]

that what we need man...good honest people and equiptment

[@superbass918]

Hey Steve, just wAndering but when will the volt meater be out and how much will it cost?

[@wrxsavvy]

steve i mean no disrespect but shouldn't the color of leds go the other way having red show when voltage drops too low?

[@basshead300c]

Steve do you have any dimensions for the volt meter? I'd love to get one for my Walled off Chrysler 300C.

[@meade916]

it is...and thanks!

[@rucool2]

Goodies for the wish list... (SMD) any recommendations for audio repair shops? old school Amps is in of needs some tlc

[@Amber00Dak]

i thought it was funny that in the slow-mo you could see that the xxxxx readout didnt even have all the LEDs for each number illuminated, that alone shows how slow its response is. if only i had a wifer rear view mirror i could throw this in there with the Vu-Din lol. whats the estimate as far as these being ready? sorry, been busy havent been on the site much lately if you already posted the info on SMD. thanks man

[@Trapperjohn1000]

Building my first high powered build, gonna pick me up a SMD volt meter for sure

[@landsurveyorNC]

Hey man i gotta quick question for ya....I have a 2011 single cab ranger and i just bought a 10" American Bass TNT Sub to replace 2 10" rockford R2's. What is your opinion on the TNT??

[@casey778]

looks good but i think you got the colors mixed up shouldnt it be in the red zone at low voltage?

[@BaSsFaNaTiC213]

1 day ill have one of SMD DC VOLT METER and ill love to show off his great work.

[@meade916]

its all good bro i guess i should have made it more clear we weren't ready for release yet. While i love how it looks, the first time i saw it in the dark i knew we had to do something about it. Then when 20 people mention it, after i already am aware of it, it gets annoying. Im not mad atcha though bro :D :D

[@bassemcuber]

I'm thinking, instead of just "dimming" those LEDs, why not allow to be hooked up to the dash light? Either that or a day/night switch to controll brightness... I was just thinking it'd be cool to put something like that in-line with the headlights so it's all automatically controlled.

[@50sRat]

can you make one with diff color leds? if not thats ok i can do it myself but just wanted to know. and can u make it wit 2 rows or more of leds so it looks more like a clock hand? or 2 rows of leds for 2 diff batt readings? or heck even that 2nd row can b that middle number thats missing out

[@Ranalla651]

when is it scheduled to come out ?

[@nerfinator03]

Cool! Do you think a capacitor bank would eliminate these significant drops?

[@christophern9551]

Will we be able to purchase on your site? Cant find anything bout it!?

[@eduardogaray9021]

How can I wire up one of these smd meters?

[@pb1bigdaddy]

Awesome Steve I like most thought ehh its just a novelty my stinger meter is fine until you did the slow mo(awesome idea btw) amazing to see how much you can actually drop this will be a vital part of my setup when they are available dropping low voltage cooks equipment and I ain't no chef lol I was thinking of running 2. 1 for the front batt and 1 for the rear batt bank do you think this is overkill or would 1 be good enough. Anyways keep the innovations coming.

[@JeroenvdWal]

Where do you connect the volt meter, close to the battery or close to the amp???

[@Kbsantangelo]

have you release your VM-1 yet? & where can I order it?

[@boondockjosh]

it would be dope to have them about 1.5" or so wide with a vertical display so you can display them in series.

[@REaudioXXX1]

what happen with the other case u show us n the forum?????

[@ballhard365]

Can't wait to get it when it comes out!

[@HitemWithTheFlex]

there is a high voltage VM too (goes up to i think 19v) if i remember correctly.

[@DaLocstah]

Are this close to being ready to be on the market? Really want one ASAP.

[@1996connor]

Steve what is the first song called?

[@Snow.Drifter]

This just turned me into a believer in this product when you addressed the gap between the numbers, What is the price point?

[@meade916]

you should wait till it is not a prototype and its released before submitting suggestions....already in the works. Thanks anyway though.

[@rjoslin2]

when are you planning on getting more built and in stock?

[@emptyCcc]

Hy Steve, what's the song at 2:07 ? Thank you !

[@Desmadre_tv]

DO YOU HAVE A WEBSITE I CAN ORDER THIS VOLT METER FROM YOU

[@saucychurch23]

Great product. much more effective read out time wise. Nice job

[@Etnad61]

hey steve! you guys ever thought about doing a giveaway for the vm-1?? I'm a poor college student and have more important things to buy then a $80 volt meter which i wish i could get:(

[@jb19907]

was that the amp dyno in the background?