Not sure I have the right software, or the computer skills to make one on the computer. That is OK, I can hand draw one.
But I am not sure where to begin. I started doing a mock-up in the chassis, just to see where I can make all the parts fit on terminal strips. What are the chances of success (for a good sounding and quiet amp) if I just keep going the way I am. I am trying to keep some kind of sane ground scheme in mind.
So, how does a beginner approach a lay-out in a non-traditional chassis like this old PA head.
Thank You
I forgot the schematic. I am using just one input jack from the back panel. One half of one triode, tone stack, PI, Trem, 2x6V6.
http://www.webphix.com/schematic%20heav ... 12_6v6.pdf
Generating a layout
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Generating a layout
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Re: Generating a layout
Yeah, there's no reason point to point with the strips can't work every bit as good as other building techniques.
The only advice I can add is to make sure you have the strips close enough for the leads to reach easily.
(long lead lengths can sometimes lead to oscillations)
Try to keep the components for each tube straight across from the socket so you lead dress doesn't have to cross much else.
As far as a layout goes, experience helps but if you just draw it out to scale you can save some headaches and unsoldering.
Just make a life size drawing of the strips and sockets and go from there.
The only advice I can add is to make sure you have the strips close enough for the leads to reach easily.
(long lead lengths can sometimes lead to oscillations)
Try to keep the components for each tube straight across from the socket so you lead dress doesn't have to cross much else.
As far as a layout goes, experience helps but if you just draw it out to scale you can save some headaches and unsoldering.
Just make a life size drawing of the strips and sockets and go from there.
Tom
Don't let that smoke out!
Don't let that smoke out!
Re: Generating a layout
You know what Tom....I bet a Big, Strong, Smart, and Incredibly Handsome guy like you could take one look at those pictures of mine, get a scale from the ruler I inserted, and knock out an easy to read, flawlessly grounded, computer made, lay-out in no time flat......Structo wrote:Yeah, there's no reason point to point with the strips can't work every bit as good as other building techniques.
The only advice I can add is to make sure you have the strips close enough for the leads to reach easily.
(long lead lengths can sometimes lead to oscillations)
Try to keep the components for each tube straight across from the socket so you lead dress doesn't have to cross much else.
As far as a layout goes, experience helps but if you just draw it out to scale you can save some headaches and unsoldering.
Just make a life size drawing of the strips and sockets and go from there.
