Anatomy of a Multimeter

Chapter: 4 — Digital I/O, PWM, and the MicroPython Workflow

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A labeled tour of a handheld digital multimeter's controls, so students can find the dial setting and probe ports needed to run a continuity test before their first hands-on use.

How to Use

• Explore — hover or tap a numbered marker to read about that control.
• Quiz — test whether you can identify each control from a visual hint alone.
• Edit mode — open main.html?edit=true to drag markers and recalibrate positions once the poster image is generated.

Labeled Structures

1. Digital Display (LCD)
2. Rotary Dial (Function Selector)
3. Continuity/Resistance Setting
4. COM Port
5. VΩmA Port
6. 10A Port
7. Red Probe
8. Black Probe