/members-area/b/entries/posts/what-every-maker-needs---something-analogueAll those number displays make you forget to appreciate the real dimensions. An analogue caliper gives a much better sense of (small) size. It is like a ruler with a build in microscope. And it does not run out of batteries. ...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/members-area/b/entries/posts/what-every-maker-needs---something-analogueSun, 28 Nov 2021 12:13:03 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:917ca7e7-5340-4555-aabe-850ba56a7581neilk2<p>My digital calipers runs the battery down, even when switched off!!</p> <p>I have to take the battery out when I&#39;m not using it. Very frustrating.</p> <p></p> <p>Neil</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=22369&AppID=354&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/members-area/b/entries/posts/what-every-maker-needs---something-analogueSat, 27 Nov 2021 20:14:30 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:917ca7e7-5340-4555-aabe-850ba56a7581kmikemoo0<p>[mention:07ad7044180c4e69b9d6764380da6d07:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05]It worked - although last night, I could not comment on your post.&nbsp; I just used my digital calipers yesterday.&nbsp; Great recommendation!</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=22369&AppID=354&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">