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Homemade Circuit Probe


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BUILDER:
Ridgerunnerras on instructables.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade circuit probe intended for 12-volt circuits. Constructed from a PVC nipple, end caps, stranded wire, an alligator clip, and an LED panel lamp.
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Apr 21, 2015 5:32 AM
DIYer
Although a commercial one is cheap enough, building a tester like this is pretty cool.
Jan 07, 2014 12:34 PM
daveward
This is a clever tool.  I wasn't sure an LED could be used like this.
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DIY Circuit Probe - comment on how to build a Circuit Probe - 2 comments
DIYer says:
Apr 21, 2015 5:32 AM
Although a commercial one is cheap enough, building a tester like this is pretty cool.

daveward says:
Jan 07, 2014 12:34 PM
This is a clever tool.  I wasn't sure an LED could be used like this.

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