Multimeters with IR temp

I thought I needed a $30 multimeter. But then I saw that for just a few bucks more I could get some more features. This process repeated itself until I ended up buying a $98 multimeter. But that’s still relatively inexpensive.

One feature I’ve found myself using a lot is the IR temperature measurement. It works like a laser pointer and is accurate enough for most of my needs. This way I can check the temperature of a homeothermic blanket, a set of galvos, or anything else. And I don’t have to awkwardly place a temperature probe on the surface (although the meter has that feature too, of course).

I highly recommend buying a meter with this functionality.