R1 and R8 about esr-meter HOT 6 CLOSED

The same current that goes through R8 also goes through R1. But R1 Ohmic value is less, so it “only” needs to be rated for at least 0.7 Watt. An example from Digi-Key is here: https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/ohmite/41F1R0E/41F1R0E-ND/823176

from esr-meter.

I just bought those resistors from a local supplier. But you can order them from digi-key, mouser or any other online store. R8 must be 1 Ohm with 1% accuracy. R8 is not critical in Ohm value, but it must be rated for at least 1 Watt.

from esr-meter.

thanks for the fast response. R1 wattage is not a problem?

from esr-meter.

thanks a lot i will try that. im going to try your project as i'm testing some 18650 batteries.

thanks a lot for posting this project on github

from esr-meter.

Might I know which resistor is better for R1 & R8,

• 3W ±1% 1Ω
• 2W ±1% 1Ω
• 1W ±1% 1Ω
• 1W ±1% 0.1Ω
• 1W ±1% 0.68Ω

Moreover, in case I using ADS1115 as external ADC. Would it increase accuracy? Thank you for your reply.

from esr-meter.

I would go for a 1Ohm, 1%, 1W for R8. R1 doesn’t need to be rated for 1% precision, but it should be around 1.5Ohm and 2W.
I didn’t design this circuit to use and external ADC, I think it would need to be modified rather substantially.

from esr-meter.