multimeter to make wire for the Penelope

[the ob]

Can anyone give me proper instructions in how to use a multimeter to make the wires for the Penelope's?

I watched "navy's" video, but it is not in english and I do not understand.

I set mine to the right setting, and then my number bounces all over the map. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance!

 

[c8h10n4o2x2]

Place one lead at the end of the wire(alligator clip is best used here but not necessary), place the second lead right next to it and slowly move the second lead away from the first till you get the desired resistance.
When you cut the wire add to it the length you want your wraps. If you get the desired resistance in say 1in, and you want your wraps to be a 1/4in then you need to cut your wire at 1 1/2in

Hope this helps

Edit Remember you will need to subtract the resistance varriance that your wire leads have, to find out what your meter varriance has touch the leads together, should give you a reading.

 

[keighles]

First take the meter and set it to the ohms setting...put the leads together and you should get a steady reading somewhere in the area of 0.2 to 0.4, this all depends on the the resistance of the leads. (remember this number)
Twist your NR and R wire together on one side. put one lead on the NR wire and the other on the R wire about 25 to 30mm
away from the twist. When you get the resistance reading subtract the reading you had with only the two leads.

ie.... reading from leads= .03 reading from wires = 1.9 (1.9-.03) Actual resistance = 1.6

you can slide the one lead that is on the resistance wire back and forth to obtain desired resistance. when you get to where you want bend that part around the lead to mark the spot to twist the second piece of NR wire.

measure resistance again. if it is to much twist the wires together more. if its to little untwist a little.

When desired resistance is met, finish off the ends where you twisted by folding them over and wrapping the NR wire around the folded twist.

I hope this doesn't confuse anyone. I think I could show you better than trying to type it out.
Give me a few days and I will make a video for everyone.

 

[the ob]

First take the meter and set it to the ohms setting...put the leads together and you should get a steady reading somewhere in the area of 0.2 to 0.4, this all depends on the the resistance of the leads. (remember this number)
Twist your NR and R wire together on one side. put one lead on the NR wire and the other on the R wire about 25 to 30mm
away from the twist. When you get the resistance reading subtract the reading you had with only the two leads.

ie.... reading from leads= .03 reading from wires = 1.9 (1.9-.03) Actual resistance = 1.6

you can slide the one lead that is on the resistance wire back and forth to obtain desired resistance. when you get to where you want bend that part around the lead to mark the spot to twist the second piece of NR wire.

measure resistance again. if it is to much twist the wires together more. if its to little untwist a little.

When desired resistance is met, finish off the ends where you twisted by folding them over and wrapping the NR wire around the folded twist.

I hope this doesn't confuse anyone. I think I could show you better than trying to type it out.
Give me a few days and I will make a video for everyone.

very well explained, I cannot get the numbers to settle down on anything however. Is there something basic I am doing wrong?

 

[c8h10n4o2x2]

It could be the meter itself, what kind of meter are you using? Are you holding the wire to the leads with your fingers?

 

[the ob]

This one.

 

[RiverNut]

Try holding the resistance wire between your thumbs and your leads. Keep some light tension on it, then you can slide one side back and forth until you get the ohms your looking for. When you get it, just bend both side of the wire while you still have it between your thumbs and leads. Those bends are going to be where you twist your NR wire. Light tension is the key to stabilizing the reading. And before you subtract the ohms of your leads make sure that you model doesn't auto adjust for that already as some models do.

 

[the ob]

Try holding the resistance wire between your thumbs and your leads. Keep some light tension on it, then you can slide one side back and forth until you get the ohms your looking for. When you get it, just bend both side of the wire while you still have it between your thumbs and leads. Those bends are going to be where you twist your NR wire. Light tension is the key to stabilizing the reading. And before you subtract the ohms of your leads make sure that you model doesn't auto adjust for that already as some models do.

Tried that. No luck. I'm missing something somehow.

Does the connection between the different wires make a difference?

How about what kind of wires you are using?

I cannot get the numbers to settle on anything that makes sense.

I am guessing I have it on the right setting. It does say auto, but I can't seem to turn that off.

 

[RiverNut]

Do you get a stable reading when you touch your leads together?

 

[the ob]

Do you get a stable reading when you touch your leads together?

No not really.

I can't get that number to stop. It bounces between 1 and 5.

 

[RiverNut]

What does your select button do.

 

[the ob]

What does your select button do.

On the ohm setting, it does nothing.

 

[RiverNut]

Mine holds steady at 00.4
Is your battery fresh?

 

[the ob]

Mine holds steady at 00.4
Is your battery fresh?

It does not seem old. Honestly I am such a Ditz, I can't even figure out how to get the battery out.

It seems to be powerful enough though.

I know there is something really simple and dump I'm not doing right.

 

[RiverNut]

I'm out of ideas ob...sorry I couldn't help

 

[the ob]

I'm out of ideas ob...sorry I couldn't help

No worries. I appreciate it.

 

[epetrillo]

I am having the same problem with my brand new multimeter and new batteries. The best result I have gotten is to lay the wire down on a flat, nonconductive surface (I use my kitchen table) and press the tips of the probes against the wire without touching the probes or wire with my fingers. A stable reading is not instant but it does settle down if you hold good contact for a few seconds. This still does not seem satisfactory as I can take a reading at the same points on the wire three times and get a stable but slightly different reading each time. Hope you get a better answer, it would help me too.

 

[cricque]

Any good vids on this ? Cause I have never used a multimeter myself, but already ordered some rebuildables etc. And was planning on getting a multimeter this weekend and then see how this supposed to be working

 

[cricque]

Nvm found a great tutorial about this Multi-Meter How to for Electronic Cigarette users - YouTube

 

[the ob]

ok. so this morning I did something I should have done last night. I measured a pre-made wire and it seemed to work (it came up at 1.5

Mine that I made either still bumps around. Either the wire I am using is effecting it (32 g kanthal) or the way I tied it is effecting it somehow.

can anyone tell those of us who are lost if either of things can have a effect on a proper reading?

thanks. I think this should help a few of us.