It is not an insignificant current draw, but the battery life is still reasonable if you remember to switch it off after using it. Replacing the 9V with a litium battery or other floating supply is also an option.
@@LasmuxDevices It is for a 9V battery. Lithium might do better, although with the smaller cell inside the pack, along with a boost converter, might not be so much.
Thanks for the good demonstration, it was very interesting.
Bob Pease, what a legend! :)
Very informative, thanks!!
Seems good for $300
For a 9V battery, 61mA, that is BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe a backpack car battery might do better :) .seriously though, I am impressed such a probe exists, but does it cost less than a house?
It is not an insignificant current draw, but the battery life is still reasonable if you remember to switch it off after using it. Replacing the 9V with a litium battery or other floating supply is also an option.
@@stevenbliss989 It does cost quite a bit less than a house. Around $225.
@@LasmuxDevices A floating (VERY HIGH & LOW CAPACITANCE ISOLATION) supply would be good, and if I ever need this probe I could build one.
@@LasmuxDevices It is for a 9V battery. Lithium might do better, although with the smaller cell inside the pack, along with a boost converter, might not be so much.