New Brymen Bluetooth BM788BT Digital Multimeter Coming Soon

For electronics enthusiasts, a digital multimeter (DMM) is an essential tool that can never be too many of. With various features and capabilities, having multiple meters on hand can be invaluable for making simultaneous measurements. In this article, we'll delve into the latest addition to the Bluetooth logging meter category: the Brymen BM788BT. This new entry has been a long time coming, with a promise made five years ago to bring Bluetooth connectivity to their meters. And now, thanks to Joe Smith's video review blog, we get an in-depth look at this brand-new device.

The Brymen BM788BT is the first meter from this Polish company to feature Bluetooth logging capabilities. In our series of reviews, we'll explore two aspects of this meter: its measurement capabilities and the Bluetooth software interface. As a review unit, it's still not available for purchase in stores, but thanks to Joe Smith's efforts, we can get a head start on what to expect from this new addition.

It turns out that Brymen has taken their time to perfect the Bluetooth module, as evidenced by an old post on the EEVblog forum. The meter was initially promised five years ago, with even a Bluetooth module pin header on the PCB back then. However, it seems that some tinkering and hacking might be required to unlock the full potential of this device. But don't worry, we're no strangers to modifying our DMMs – just think back to our review of the Fluke 77 or our trusty pair of DMM tweezers!

But before we dive into the meat of the matter, it's worth noting that Brymen has made their protocol specification for the BM780 series meters available online. This might be a challenge for some users, but with a bit of hacking and tinkering, you might just unlock the full capabilities of your new BM788BT.

Stay tuned for our next installment, where we'll take a closer look at the Bluetooth software interface and explore what this device has to offer. Will it live up to its promise? Can we get the best out of it with some clever modifications? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure – we're excited to see how the Brymen BM788BT shapes up in our review.