However, with K's motor, I personally need some readings. Input vs output would be nice ( a very simple thing to do). In the case of bedini motors gauges don't work because of radiant energy capture. I'm not against meters not working, as long as a test load can prove more energy in then out.
Jason

The hobby motor uses a commutator, this will create small sparks. You won't always see them. Any spark is 1000 volt plus, plasma is created at the sparking junction and feeds back into digital meters. Its best to use analog meter if at all possible. However, the spark that is created can capture "free" electrons, for use in the circuit. Capturing  those electrons is the key to the equation. Most electronic devices I use (diodes, transistors, and so on) hate that. But I continue to move on to find a suitable material that is able to convert this into usable electricity.

For instance, my motor is running at 30 rpm at 4 volt and .002 amps. It is putting out a continuous 120+ volt into a cap. The resistance in the circuit is about 2000 ohms or 2kohms.
Jason

interesting. Its all in the spark eh?

I dont know if I did it right. When connected to either terminal of the microswitch it just slows the motor down, that cant be right I thought. I Tried again wiring it inline and it reads 0.6 to 0.7. Thats with the meter set to 10 amp and appropriate plugs. Amps on the hobby motor while connected were jumping from nothing to 0.45

as long as it is inline with the wires, that should be your reading. never connect across the switch or the motor, this creates a short circuit. Also, make sure that your ampmeter is set to 10 amps. Im just trying to save your meter here. I've blown up to many to count reading it wrong.
jason