New EEVblog BM786 Multimeter

[Kleinstein]

In most case NiMH should work with a nominal voltage under low load of 1.25 V. This should be just enough to stay above the low bat level. The actual level may vary and some meters may woork OK while others don't.  It still depends on the use. Rechargible mainly make sense for really heavy use with plenty of backlight (should be some 10-25 hours of battery life with backlight). Otherwise the Lithium cell are the better choice. With heavy use, so that the batteries don't get old (e.g. < 6 months) even the normal alkaines could be OK.

[FIRage]

Just received firmware version 78611, MFR# 2411*****. I had no idea there have been so many firmware releases. Wonder what’s new in recent versions.

[EEVblog]

Just received firmware version 78611, MFR# 2411*****. I had no idea there have been so many firmware releases. Wonder what’s new in recent versions.

I'll ask them.

[rehevkor5]

I created a 3d printable clip that slides into the back of the multimeter, see my post in the 3d printing subforum for more info/discussion: 3d printed part compatible with BMH-02