Stuff

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But first, a PSA...

[Karl Malden] Don't solder without them!

 

[Barry]

Okay, after feeding and letting pup out for potty...here are the resistors in place. I try to keep the printed values facing up in case of troubles.

The pins make a great stand....now onto diodes and taller components.

So, you're not a clip as go kinda guy

 

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I had no problem with that one either. I did forget to post a build report tho so I guess it doesn’t really count?

Of course it counts! I'd hate to think the only means of validation is a build report

 

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So, you're not a clip as go kinda guy

I clip 'em after soldering. Kind of in waves I guess. Wow, that break was amazing...time for some tunes and a few sockets....

 

[giovanni]

I clip 'em after soldering. Kind of in waves I guess. Wow, that break was amazing...time for some tunes and a few sockets....

I do the same exact thing!

 

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The sockets are buttoned in..time for film and tantalum caps...

 

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Oh man, I see that 1.5KΩ resistor is out of line above..bummer

 

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That's it for the caps...time for another break

 

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...except that 100uF...crap!

 

[andare]

How do you solder through that forest of leads? I only do a few at a time before i get stuck in the branches so to speak
I also clip em after soldering

 

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How do you solder through that forest of leads? I only do a few at a time before i get stuck in the branches so to speak
I also clip em after soldering

I make my way 'round the outer perimeter and solder at least one pin of each. If there are a plethora of pins, I'll clip at the halfway mark....(and take a break, LOL)

 

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Okay so the wayward capacitor has been wrangled in, and the transistors and MOSFET are all snug in their pads.
Man, that polymer really ties the board together.

 

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Time for a break...if I'm not back in 10...I got a better deal

 

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Oh hey...there are some more transistor holes to fill...geez, I think it's growing pads or something.

 

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Groovy, those tested fine and are in place. Now, time to peek at the build doc....I need to know the switch type.
Okay...2P4T...got it.

Poof! With all the pots and switch soldered, it's.....you guessed it...time for a break.....this is fun!

 

[Dan M]

Getting close now. Shall I start hitting “refresh” over in the troubleshooting forum?

 

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Getting close now. Shall I start hitting “refresh” over in the troubleshooting forum?

I'd leave the light on at the very least.

 

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It appears the DIST and BOOST switches can use the standard doodad board, but not the OCTAVE. (this is where the audience chimes in....)

 

[Robert]

It appears the DIST and BOOST switches can use the standard doodad board, but not the OCTAVE. (this is where the audience chimes in....)

That is correct.

 

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Thank you! (such a sweetie)

The bus wire has been soldered [drama ensues]