Students demonstrate basic understanding and safe use of measurement tools.

• Identify common meters and measurement tools (digital multimeter, clamp meter, voltage tester).
• Understand basic electrical quantities: voltage, current, resistance, continuity.
• Demonstrate safe handling of meters (proper leads, voltage rating, avoiding shorts).
• Measure battery voltage and confirm polarity.
• Measure simple circuit continuity.
• Observe and interpret basic readings from meters.
• Demonstrate correct use of measurement units (V, A, Ω).

Students can perform independent measurements, analysis, and troubleshooting.

• Measure current draw of motors or subsystems using a multimeter or clamp meter.
• Measure voltage drops across components and wiring.
• Measure resistance and verify component values (resistors, fuses).
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using measured values (open circuits, shorts, brownouts).
• Pass the Black box measurement test
• Select the correct meter range and settings for different tasks.
• Mentor another student on proper meter use and safety.

Students lead measurement and diagnostic efforts for the team.

• Supervise meter usage for troubleshooting and subsystem verification.
• Develop team procedures or checklists for measurement of electrical systems.
• Train team members on advanced measurement techniques (current profiling, voltage sag under load, continuity checks in complex wiring).
• Lead pre-competition checks using meters to ensure all batteries, motors, and CAN devices are operating correctly.
• Analyze measurement data to recommend component replacements or system optimizations.
• Integrate measurements into team documentation for future troubleshooting and build planning.
• Demonstrate use of advanced diagnostic tools, such as oscilloscopes, for complex signals (optional for expert-level students).