After a few teasers, here’s the first fully functional version of my USB micro-ohmmeter.
Originally designed to test contact resistances in EV charging connectors, it’s now proving to be a precise and repeatable measurement tool for shunts, cables, and low-resistance connectors of all kinds.

Key Specs
- Measurement range: 0–100 mΩ (more to be tested)
- Resolution: < 2 µΩ
- Calibrated: Using precision resistors (100 µΩ, 1 mΩ, 10 mΩ)
- Interface: USB-C with SCPI command set
The first measurement results are even better than expected — especially in terms of stability and effective resolution.
For example, the ADC output shows about 88 counts when measuring a 100 µΩ shunt, which translates to an estimated resolution of ~1.14 µΩ.
Looking for Early Testers
I’m now looking for early testers interested in trying out this first version. If you work with low-resistance measurements and would like to give feedback on performance, usability, or possible improvements, please leave a comment or send me a message.
Your input will directly shape the next revision — which I plan to release later on Tindie.
What’s Next
In the next project log, I’ll run a stability analysis and share some thoughts on calibration methods for milliohm measurements.
Dorian Coves
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