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New "DMM" Test Probes - Whom To Introduce?

03/19/2014 3:34 AM

So, I've got a working prototype of "some kind" of "DMM" test probes. It is new concept, greater saefty, it expand "DMM" measuring range, no need to electrical contact.

Whom to introduce a product?

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03/19/2014 3:38 AM

Either God or Mickey Mouse, whoever pays more.

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03/19/2014 3:50 AM

Common help the community: what does DMM stand for?

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03/19/2014 3:56 AM

Without the pointy things.

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03/19/2014 5:21 AM

Aha Digital Multi Meter! Got you!

And where is contact free coming into this?

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03/19/2014 4:00 AM

Without electrical contact how do you know what part of the sircuit you are measuring?

I wouldn't trust it. I'd much rather have a probe.
There are some areas where a pickup coil etc is appropriate, like RF, but even then it will load the circuit.

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03/19/2014 4:08 AM

It is not actualy for DMM, but i can't tell more right now. Sorry.

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03/19/2014 4:10 AM

Nice title for the thread, then.

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03/19/2014 4:17 AM

That's why DMM is between "". The instrument that that probes are for is close to DMM.

Please understand me.

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03/19/2014 10:57 AM

Trying hard. Not having any success at the moment.

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03/19/2014 8:41 AM

O scope probes do the same thing. Mine have a x1 and an x10. Handy when looking for tiny voltages. You just have to divide the voltage by 10.

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03/19/2014 8:44 AM

interesting,.... how does it do it.

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03/19/2014 8:49 AM

Never looked, but an op amp would work. Input resistor lets say 10 K ohm , feedback resistor say 100K ohm.

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03/19/2014 8:53 AM

is that non-contact is what's throwing me.......

On a couple of issues.

  1. Its like the differences between a sonic range finders and laser range finder. and
  2. And how does it read it by non-contact, by measuring the flux lines????//
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03/19/2014 9:01 AM

Flux lines would do it. Just a small coil which would read at 90 degrees and 280 degrees or an interrupter which would read DC. I have done the same thing by using a FET and a coil to read EMF in an office when we had problems with our radios, come to find out it was the copy machine doing something wrong.

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03/19/2014 9:11 AM

Thanks, now it just the accuracy of reading the correct flux lines if there are more components clustered together...... just thinking????????

come to find out it was the copy machine doing something wrong.

I had the same problem a couple of times with my computer monitor. One time it was too close to my stereo speakers in the 80's....... I think that's what the horizontal chip??? failed...........

The other time, the company where I worked had a high fall line running along the outside of the building, and my computer was next to the wall with a window.near our building where I had worked, and the monitor screen was etchy, jumpy and fuzzy....but not at the same time.

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03/19/2014 10:08 AM

Doc Brown suggests a Shielded Precision Flux Capacitor. Create an aperture in the shield and then mount a laser sight to follow the aperture.

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  1. And how does it read it by non-contact, by measuring the flux lines????//

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03/19/2014 8:53 AM

My probes are not for osciloscope and they are pasive.

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03/19/2014 11:17 AM

Just place an advert in the papers saying that you have invented a new "secret" thingy that will save the world.

That'll have them knocking your door down.

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03/19/2014 11:32 AM

I hear Kevin Trudeau may be available as a pitchman…… in about 10 years.

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03/19/2014 12:26 PM

I was just asking if you know the compay to introduce my probes to them. I am looking for company that making DMM probes, that is all.

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03/19/2014 11:25 AM

Oh God! Not again!

Build a better mousetrap voltstick.

I've banned them off every site I've been on.

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03/19/2014 12:27 PM

Look, it is not a voltstick.

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03/19/2014 1:41 PM

Introduce your " product " to someone who sells " DMM "s.

If they buy your design then great.

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03/19/2014 1:45 PM

That is what i am asking. Can you suggest any company?

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03/19/2014 1:58 PM

Fluke.

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03/27/2014 12:58 PM

Do you have any contact, sir? I can't find it on the webpage, only industrial (at) uk.fluke.nl

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03/19/2014 2:16 PM

Also try an internet search for "DMM" companies, concentrating on contacting ones in Asia. Chances are you may find one that's interested, I wouldn't think any of the major "DMM" companies would talk to you but the smaller companies with a lot more competition may (and I stress the word may).

You had better have all your prototypes tested and data and case studies ready to back your claims up as what your proposing is like offering a different car wheel design to the automotive industry.

Check to see that your idea or application of idea is in fact new and not patented (you may be unpleasantly surprised). For example, accurately monitoring signals using hall effect sensors has been done. Check thoroughly first before spending a lot of time pushing your idea!

Also consider and weigh the pros and cons of patenting your idea first (see numerous previous threads on CR4 regarding patenting).

If all else fails, consider starting up a company and selling your idea as an after-market accessory (there are many out there, so you wouldn't be setting a precedent).

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03/19/2014 2:39 PM

Than you very much for your answer, sir.

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03/19/2014 2:24 PM

Since you cannot specify " DMM " then the question is academic, at best. How about a " measurement instrument " company ?

You have no idea which companies might benefit from your design ?

If not then how did you get the idea in the first place ?

How could you know there are not others out there just like yours if you have no idea who might use them.

What do the techs that measure what you designed to measure, measure what they measure ? What instruments do they use ? There must be something to connect your design to the real world, so where did your idea come from ? Thats where you look for buyers.

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03/19/2014 2:46 PM

No, there are companies that are making probes only.

I know wich companies can benefit from my design. Fluke and Chauvin Arnoux at first place.

I need this probes for some measurments and i can't buy it, so i made it.

Sorry sir, but i can't answer to your last qustions at this time. Please understand me.

Thank you for your post.

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03/19/2014 7:38 PM

Since you cannot specify " DMM " then the question is academic

Due to the language barrier I have taken "DMM" in this context to mean some measurement device similar to a DMM that is being kept secret to protect the idea.

A case of "I have an idea but don't wish to say too much to reveal it".

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Exactly.

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