A first look at the black version of the YZXstudio USB power monitor, which features an 18-bit analogue to digital converter for precise voltage measurement.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-Power-Monitor-Black-YZXstudio-18-Bit-Voltage-Current-Meter-OLED-/201397906943
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Module-UART-Serial-Interface-SPP-CA-works-with-YZXstudio-USB-Monitors-/201414967094

By Julian

Youtuber, shed dweller, solar charge controller aficionado

11 thoughts on “First look: yzxstudio black 18-bit adc usb power monitor #1”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Leeroy says:

    cheap precise external ADCs are not rare. They are just slow. This one is only 3.75 samples/s at the cost 0.5US while the real 18bit ADC which can handle 100-200-300k SPS would cost the price of this USB device or more.. So Frank is selling a quite expensive firmware here..

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joe Barry says:

    so which Bluetooth terminal is being used here? and yes I know there are lots on play store, but its mentioned same one that franky uses…….so whats the name of it?? Thanks

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Purcell says:

    Each port will have its own current control circuitry (USB has a protocol to switch current limits for a device, which may be different for each port) so the voltages are not from a parallel voltage source and it may well show different voltages.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars C MJ says:

    I have had a problem with these type of testers. The USB plug tends to wear out and connection is lost making them useless. I would rather have one that uses a replaceable cord. I have thrown away two of these so far.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Subzero Arctics says:

    It's nice to finally put a face to your voice!

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Guy Harding says:

    I like the idea of many in postbag, reviewed latter in detail!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tittytwister5251 says:

    i dont think anyone else has picked up on this, maybe im missing something…. I love the idea of these power monitors, but i believe the bluetooth is a bit underdeveloped! why hasnt yzx studios created an app for this? i believe it would be relatively cheap for them to do, and could log full length voltage/current graphs (more accurately too), save data to your device, and maybe even do things such as turn the output on and off, change the state of the D+ and D- pins to allow for other devices… all through bluetooth! I love the idea of this as i say, but it needs work. anyone have any thoughts?

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stig B. Sivertsen says:

    I prefer this format:
    Postbag: All post opened and looked at briefly.

    Then you can have other videos where you go into deep

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars artemis sidecross says:

    I too have received excellent feedback from Franky Tong. I am not as fluent in electronics as as Julian llettt but never the less Franky Tong has made me a solid customer based on his service and help. 🙂

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tyro Mix says:

    nice sweater, merino?

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CheapVlog says:

    Julian and Mjlorton name is mentioned on ebay this product description 🙂
    This is only current/voltage meter that i know of on Ebay that has PC connectivity and data logging at reasonable price.

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