If two hundred to four hundred dollars doesn't scare you, Micro Seven has a very capable-looking talking multimeter called VM10 for 300 plus options, or a less flexible one called VM10C for $200. Does AC and DC volts, and ohms. No current ranges. Their contact info is: PHONE: 503-693-6982 FAX: 503-693-9742 E-MAIL: SALES@MICROSEVENINC.COM There is also a much fancier setup from SpecialNeeds Computers for 2500 Canadian dollars. It includes a six inch digital calipers attachment. http://www.specialneedscomputers.ca/index.php?l=product_detail&p=841 For much less money Jameco Electronics has a PC board kit for $35 to build an extremely basic talking meter that will divide a specified voltage range into ten buckets and speak up to one second of recordable audio for each bucket. The board is set up to accommodate three different ranges by shifting a jumper, but there is only one series of recordings. This could become a useful troubleshooting tool with some fooling around, I bet. Pmail me if you're interested in me building one and seeing if I can make it useful. Yrs, d |
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