Auditorium test platform

[lushhush]

So I’m not sure what to do with the switch. I’ve got all the other pieces soldered on, and I’m working on my first build, but not sure how to test with the switch. Do I even solder the switch in? Doesn’t look like there’s much space with the holes on the pins. I imagine I’ll wire from the board to + - in, out, etc into the blue pieces, but not sure.
Is it possible to test the Platform by straight up instrument to platform to amp? Any pictures detailing these connections? The one other thread with a setup pic isn’t very clear and doesn’t show the switch

 

[steviejr92]

What switch are we talking about here?

 

[Robert]

This is an assembled Auditorium.

The +/- pads at the top of the PCB being tested go to the terminal block near the jacks.

The IN/GND/SW/OUT pads at the bottom of the PCB being tested go to the terminal block near the toggle switch.

The pads are reversed (OUT/SW/GND/IN) on the Auditorium because you'll typically be testing with the pedal PCB flipped component side down (with the pots facing towards you).


I keep a set of Male/Male breadboard jumper wires fastened to the terminal blocks at all times. When testing a PCB I just solder them to the pads of the PCB, then remove them when I'm done testing.

 

[Feral Feline]

Here's what I do: Solder socket pins to alligator clip one end, other end male breadboard pin.
Find more tips here.

EDIT: sorry, OP was after Auditorium advice, not (Mini) protoboard info. Nonetheless, I'll let this post stand as it may yet still prove useful for some.

So I’m not sure what to do with the switch. I’ve got all the other pieces soldered on, and I’m working on my first build, but not sure how to test with the switch. Do I even solder the switch in? Doesn’t look like there’s much space with the holes on the pins. I imagine I’ll wire from the board to + - in, out, etc into the blue pieces, but not sure.
Is it possible to test the Platform by straight up instrument to platform to amp? Any pictures detailing these connections? The one other thread with a setup pic isn’t very clear and doesn’t show the switch

Switch was a tight fit on my Auditorium, but I got it in and soldered it in place.

An aside, the pic Robert posted of his Auditorium isn't loading for me.

 

[steviejr92]

Here's what I do: Solder socket pins to alligator clip one end, other end male breadboard pin.
Find more tips here.

EDIT: sorry, OP was after Auditorium advice, not (Mini) protoboard info. Nonetheless, I'll let this post stand as it may yet still prove useful for some.




Switch was a tight fit on my Auditorium, but I got it in and soldered it in place.

An aside, the pic Robert posted of his Auditorium isn't loading for me.

I need to do this!

 

[JTEX]

This is an assembled Auditorium.

The +/- pads at the top of the PCB being tested go to the terminal block near the jacks.

The IN/GND/SW/OUT pads at the bottom of the PCB being tested go to the terminal block near the toggle switch.

The pads are reversed (OUT/SW/GND/IN) on the Auditorium because you'll typically be testing with the pedal PCB flipped component side down (with the pots facing towards you).


I keep a set of Male/Male breadboard jumper wires fastened to the terminal blocks at all times. When testing a PCB I just solder them to the pads of the PCB, then remove them when I'm done testing.

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Is there a ground pour underneath that solder mask? Or on the bottom side? Thanks.

 

[Robert]

It's on the bottom, I didn't sharp component leads shorting against the top.

 

[JTEX]

It's on the bottom, I didn't sharp component leads shorting against the top.

Thanks. I need all the shielding I can get for testing high gain stuff on the bench. Now I'll order one, rather than make my own

 

[Harry Klippton]

Here's what I do: Solder socket pins to alligator clip one end, other end male breadboard pin.
Find more tips here.

EDIT: sorry, OP was after Auditorium advice, not (Mini) protoboard info. Nonetheless, I'll let this post stand as it may yet still prove useful for some.




Switch was a tight fit on my Auditorium, but I got it in and soldered it in place.

An aside, the pic Robert posted of his Auditorium isn't loading for me.

 

[andare]

I also have MM jumpers in the terminal blocks but I just stick them in the PCB pads and hope for the best. And the pots and switches are stuck in the PCB the same way because I test my builds way before I have access to the drilled enclosures. Lots of jiggling till it works but I hate desoldering stuff.

 

[Harry Klippton]

I had been using mini grabbers from PCB pads to breadboard but that socket pin trick is real neat @Feral Feline

 

[Robert]

I solder the jumpers into the pads, but not seated all the way in. When I'm done I just heat the pad and pull the jumper out.

@Feral Feline's solution looks a heck of a lot nicer though.

 

[Fingolfen]

I typically just pre-wire and have the wire leads connected, that way if everything is fine I'm good to do final hook-up...

But I really love the socket-pin alligator clip option. I'm going to have to try that...

 

[Feral Feline]

I'm still not getting @Robert's Auditorium pic as I should. I thought if I refreshed my browser and opened the thread in another window it'd come up, but this is what I'm getting:

 

[Robert]

I'm still not getting @Robert's Auditorium pic as I should. I thought if I refreshed my browser and opened the thread in another window it'd come up, but this is what I'm getting:

As long as you can see the switch it served it's purpose.


How about now?

 

[Feral Feline]

As long as you can see the switch it served it's purpose.


How about now?

BELLISIMO!

Grazie graaazieee!



Mwah mwah mmmwwwahhh !


I can see your switch!




Ooh dang! I forgot this isn't a PM, it's gone public!

 

[andare]

It's the same pic as on the product page BTW.

 

[UtilityBeltFX]

Here's what I do: Solder socket pins to alligator clip one end, other end male breadboard pin.
Find more tips here.

I want you to know I'm never going to forget this moment.

The name of my firstborn okay or would you care for a house deed or two?

 

[ThePanda]

Here's what I do: Solder socket pins to alligator clip one end, other end male breadboard pin.
Find more tips here.

EDIT: sorry, OP was after Auditorium advice, not (Mini) protoboard info. Nonetheless, I'll let this post stand as it may yet still prove useful for some.




Switch was a tight fit on my Auditorium, but I got it in and soldered it in place.

An aside, the pic Robert posted of his Auditorium isn't loading for me.

That is pretty cool! I have a set of clips that don't clamp (came that way). Gonna do this to them.

 

[ThePanda]

This is how I am currently using mine.