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Opinion on a BSIDE ZT302 multimeter

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ldevm:
Mark, thanks for the first impressions of the ZT301. It seems to be a valid choice between the AN8002 and the AN860B+, and I think that they are somewhat listening to what consumers ask for this cheap devices, like the backlight staying lit a bit longer. Mark, I would like very much to see that review, when you have the time to do it, of course  ;).

In the meantime, I've order a ZT102(AN8002). I couldn't resist a $9.99 promo and at this price I have no problem in order another cheap multimeter (like for example ZT301), there's never too much multimeters, as people say in this forum ;)

ferossan:
Thanks Mark. A very interesting first impressions of the ZT301. To me the ZT302 may be like the Aneng AN8008 with steroids. No temperature but 9999 counts and a similar layout + the buttons of the AN860B+. Let's hope will also have the 1µV resolution in mV mode (like the AN8008). Yes, there is not temperature (which I don't care) on the ZT302 and the mA and uA inputs are on separate sockets but those are minor annoyances in the wake of having 9999 counts. Just got one yesterday for US$20 taking advantage of China Singles’ Day sale.

DavidA:
I realise this thread is about the ZT302, however Mark left a review about the ZT301 so this seems an appropriate place to leave my comment.

I purchased the ZT301 a week ago from the "official" AliExpress vendor and it arrived, very securely packaged, yesterday. I took it apart to look around and remove a small flake of blue plastic rattling around inside. It has a revised PCB (v0.2) which seems to slightly shift those resistors that impinged on the battery holder. I'm not sure what else has changed.

Sorry for the poor lighting in the attached photo. I was in a hurry.

For the price I paid (US$18 + free shipping) and six day delivery (China to NZ) I'm pretty impressed so far. It beats my old $10 DSE meter in every way. It feels solid enough to me (lacks "heft" but doesn't feel paper light either). The only negative I noticed is that it didn't auto-power off, or at least it didn't after about 10 minutes, and I ran out of time to wait longer. This is a listed feature so I'm not sure what's going on there. I'll try again tonight.

Still very early days for me, I haven't used it properly yet, but assuming it does the basics well enough I think it will be a handy addition to my bench for digital electronics hobby work.

Mark Hennessy:
Thanks for the updated picture - good to know that they've revised it already. When I eventually write it up properly on my website I'll include a link to your post.

Meanwhile, I've just checked mine, and the auto power-down period is 15 minutes  :-+

DavidA:

--- Quote ---Meanwhile, I've just checked mine, and the auto power-down period is 15 minutes
--- End quote ---

Yes, that seems about right - I just didn't leave it on long enough the first time. I notice it beeps a couple of times over a few minutes before finally turning itself off. Pressing the Select button seems to wake it back up - other buttons might do too, but I haven't tried them.

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