This sounds like it should be really simple, but I'd like to know. I wonder because I can't test the continuity through a component, only the continuity on the same node/wire. I tested my meter with another meter and when I'm in the continuity function there's a 2.5 v potential on the leads (but there isn't any load) it can actually turn on and LED with the leads. My other meter which is a cheap but really good $10 homedepot meter Has a 0.5 v potential on the leads but wont turn on the LED. Mind you these LEDs are amazing they will turn on with any voltage, that includes me holding the positive lead in my hand and touching the negative to the faucet in my house. So measuring continuity seems a lot more complex than I thought it was. If I had a scope I'd hook it up to that (Come on scopemonth)
Anyway, if anyone has any more info on how continuity measurements are done I'd love to hear. Also if there are any drawbacks to how it's done.
Anyway, if anyone has any more info on how continuity measurements are done I'd love to hear. Also if there are any drawbacks to how it's done.