Confirmed as DEL mentioned, the 7135 based drivers do produce amp readings very close, very consistent between the UT50B DMM and the UT210E. Also confirmed, as Dale alluded to, the startling but expected contrast in readings of triple and quad FET DD mods - 8A-9A on the UT50B vs. 11A-12A on the 210E. I always knew my DMM readings were way low on these lights simply due to the fact of what lumens I'd measure vs. the amps.
To compare readings between the two meters, I took my triple X6 modded light and measured normally with the UT50B, but then added the UT210E clamped over one of the UT50B's leads, and the UT210E actually read slightly lower, about 0.05A lower in the 8A range of readings. This confirms to me the readings I'm getting on the UT210E are pretty accurate compared to my UT50B DMM, and the droppage from 11A down to 8A is due to the added resistance of the DMM (and it's leads) itself.
So, it's all good - very happy with the meter . Hope you all find it a step up as well. I think it's great we got so many signing up for this meter, since we will be on equal ground, plus we will probably get a good idea on reliability to see the # of DOA's and failures over time, which I hope we don't get many of, of course...
Meter contains a pair of alkaline batteries. Probably that could be one of the reason for delay for some countries. About 20% of US orders have been shipped when I last checked.
Since I stirred the pot here, I’ll report: I had placed two orders that were separated into 4 different shipments by BG. I sent an email to them asking if they would be able to ship everything before Chinese New Year. Within a few hours I had shipping notifications for two of the orders, and an email back saying that one of the other two shipments (the clamp meter) would be shipped within 48 hours, and the last shipment might be delayed a few days due to stock issues (which isn’t a big deal to me at all, it was some cheap drill bits).
well, anyway i think it’s safe to say that this GB born from a shy idea has well passed the requirements to be considered a success, right? :touches wood :hat:
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lol mine just shipped as well. Now I can only hope there isn’t a huge backlog at the shipping office so it makes it out of China before everything shuts down. Either way, I’m pleased with BG. Thanks again for organizing this, freeme.
I just got the email that it has shipped! Pretty excited it got out of there before the new year shut down.
I don’t want to rain on your parade, but I wouldn’t start dancing yet. Shipped just means it left Banggood. It still has 3-5 more stops in China before you are home free.
For instance my tracking number has had 8 updates since it shipped 5 days ago. As far as I can tell, it’s still in China. It hasn’t updated in a while though, so I’m hoping that means it’s either on a boat or plane or sitting in customs in Chicago.
My Uni-T is here, came pretty quick… 2 weeks from order date.
Neat small clamp meter. Seems to stabilize faster than my Mastech. You have to punch the top button to shift to DC, then the middle button to zero, and you’re up and running.
Confirmed as DEL mentioned, the 7135 based drivers do produce amp readings very close, very consistent between the UT50B DMM and the UT210E. Also confirmed, as Dale alluded to, the startling but expected contrast in readings of triple and quad FET DD mods - 8A-9A on the UT50B vs. 11A-12A on the 210E. I always knew my DMM readings were way low on these lights simply due to the fact of what lumens I'd measure vs. the amps.
To compare readings between the two meters, I took my triple X6 modded light and measured normally with the UT50B, but then added the UT210E clamped over one of the UT50B's leads, and the UT210E actually read slightly lower, about 0.05A lower in the 8A range of readings. This confirms to me the readings I'm getting on the UT210E are pretty accurate compared to my UT50B DMM, and the droppage from 11A down to 8A is due to the added resistance of the DMM (and it's leads) itself.
So, it's all good - very happy with the meter
. Hope you all find it a step up as well. I think it's great we got so many signing up for this meter, since we will be on equal ground, plus we will probably get a good idea on reliability to see the # of DOA's and failures over time, which I hope we don't get many of, of course...
B6: UT210E ordered.
Thanks.
Interested in one, thanks.
Ordered. Thanks very much.
Has anyone’s meter been shipped yet?
My Favorite Modded Lights: X6R, S8 , X2R , M6, SP03
Major Projects: Illuminated Tailcap, TripleDown/TripleStack Driver
It is moving out from the warehouse since Monday (GMT+8) but pace is a bit slow though.
Nope, still processing.
Mine too.
If anything can go wrong, it will.
Matter will be damaged in direct proportion to its value.
My order had been shipped on jan 17. Next day from the purchase.
Same here…
Society is like a pot full of nuts and bolts, finest pieces always end up on the bottom...
Mine was posted on the 17th but I did order as soon as it became available.
cloggy
I ordered january 14th. It is still “Ready to Process” and I think it will stay that way until the festivities of the Chinese Newyear are over.
You are a flashaholic if you are forced to come out of the closet, to make room for more flashlights.
Mine is still processing as well. Ordered on 14th of jan. Expected shipping shows jan. 23rd. Will be a helpful tool!
My first order UT210E shipped, ordered 14th 00:20;
second ordered 14th at 02:20 and expected shipping date 23rd;
just received shipping notice also for the second order
“So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
I ordered (and paid) on Jan 14, still processing
If anything can go wrong, it will.
Matter will be damaged in direct proportion to its value.
Meter contains a pair of alkaline batteries. Probably that could be one of the reason for delay for some countries. About 20% of US orders have been shipped when I last checked.
Shipped at 01:00AM local time :bigsmile:
You are a flashaholic if you are forced to come out of the closet, to make room for more flashlights.
Since I stirred the pot here, I’ll report: I had placed two orders that were separated into 4 different shipments by BG. I sent an email to them asking if they would be able to ship everything before Chinese New Year. Within a few hours I had shipping notifications for two of the orders, and an email back saying that one of the other two shipments (the clamp meter) would be shipped within 48 hours, and the last shipment might be delayed a few days due to stock issues (which isn’t a big deal to me at all, it was some cheap drill bits).
My Favorite Modded Lights: X6R, S8 , X2R , M6, SP03
Major Projects: Illuminated Tailcap, TripleDown/TripleStack Driver
Mine just shipped
Mine got shipped this morning. I ordered close to end of the day on 14 Jan. Yes, I paid $28 like you guys.
well, anyway i think it’s safe to say that this GB born from a shy idea has well passed the requirements to be considered a success, right? :touches wood :hat:
lol mine just shipped as well. Now I can only hope there isn’t a huge backlog at the shipping office so it makes it out of China before everything shuts down. Either way, I’m pleased with BG. Thanks again for organizing this, freeme.
My Favorite Modded Lights: X6R, S8 , X2R , M6, SP03
Major Projects: Illuminated Tailcap, TripleDown/TripleStack Driver
“Shipping e-mail” received about two hours and a half.
+1Thanks!
If anything can go wrong, it will.
Matter will be damaged in direct proportion to its value.
Mine got shipped as well today.
No more blowing up DMM’s! Nice groupbuy, thanks!
Received mine today, very nice meter with all the functions.
I just got the email that it has shipped! Pretty excited it got out of there before the new year shut down.
I don’t want to rain on your parade, but I wouldn’t start dancing yet. Shipped just means it left Banggood. It still has 3-5 more stops in China before you are home free.
For instance my tracking number has had 8 updates since it shipped 5 days ago. As far as I can tell, it’s still in China. It hasn’t updated in a while though, so I’m hoping that means it’s either on a boat or plane or sitting in customs in Chicago.
My Favorite Modded Lights: X6R, S8 , X2R , M6, SP03
Major Projects: Illuminated Tailcap, TripleDown/TripleStack Driver
Can I still get in on the UNI-T UT210e clamp meter buy?? I am confused about where to go to buy? Thanks.
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My Uni-T is here, came pretty quick… 2 weeks from order date.
Neat small clamp meter. Seems to stabilize faster than my Mastech. You have to punch the top button to shift to DC, then the middle button to zero, and you’re up and running.
Does it hold a steady zero on DC?
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