> Will placing an ammeter in series along the positive end of my power
supply
> tell me how much current my circuit requires?  Seems like it should, but
my
> thumbs are green when it comes to actually doing EE.  Thanks for taking
the
> time to enlighten me.
>
> +5V ---> Ammeter ----> +5V terminal of circuit

That should work fine most of the time.


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Olin Lathrop, embedded systems consultant in Littleton Massachusetts
(978) 742-9014, olin@embedinc.com, http://www.embedinc.com

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