My first Gainclone almost done (pics!)

maxw · 23rd September 2004, 06:59 AM

With the inspiration from Vikash's case work and the help of the kind folks here

I sorted the DC-offset and I have almost completed my GC case

Here are some almost-done pics....

construction:

maxw · 23rd September 2004, 07:04 AM

I had to cut off the edge of the PCB to fit into the case I made:

The capacitor I used for Ci to reduce DC offset to 0:

maxw · 23rd September 2004, 07:05 AM

And the case almost done:

DIY Spike:

Its going to look great when its finally complete

Nuuk · 23rd September 2004, 08:19 AM

Well done Max! But I guess that you are now aware that the case takes up 90% of the time to build an amp, and the GC the other 10%!

falcott · 23rd September 2004, 08:28 AM

Nice job, Max! Looks good.
I like the look of the cut-outs in the top, over the fins.
Where did you get that sexy heatsink?

peranders · 23rd September 2004, 08:30 AM

maxw,

If you are going to publish your very nice work at your homepage you are very welcome to join my webring for Gainclones.

http://c.webring.com/hub?ring=gaincloneamplifi

maxw · 23rd September 2004, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nuuk
Well done Max! But I guess that you are now aware that the case takes up 90% of the time to build an amp, and the GC the other 10%!

Tell me about it! When I was testing I whipped up a amp in about 10 mins but the case has taken me hours and hours as I have re done a couple of bits after mistakes. I had to go find another identical heatsink when I snapped a tap off in my orginal one

its been more like 98%/2% for me

Quote:

Originally posted by falcott
Where did you get that sexy heatsink?

I got it from a scrap metal yard where I got all the metal. I got lucky and found a good one. NZD$5.

Quote:

Originally posted by peranders
maxw,

If you are going to publish your very nice work at your homepage you are very welcome to join my webring for Gainclones.

http://c.webring.com/hub?ring=gaincloneamplifi

Thanks!! As soon as I finish writing it I will sign up

Nuuk · 23rd September 2004, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Tell me about it! When I was testing I whipped up a amp in about 10 mins but the case has taken me hours and hours as I have re done a couple of bits after mistakes. I had to go find another identical heatsink when I snapped a tap off in my orginal one its been more like 98%/2% for me

Ah yes, the 10 minute job knocking up something works well on a piece of old timber!

I'm building a GC for somebody else at present and have spent nearly three days preparing the case, or at least adapting an existing one. Next time somebody asks me to build a GC for them I will point them to the BYOB design and then convince them a GC will sound better on a plank of Spruce (or whatever I have in my woodpile).

Vikash · 23rd September 2004, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by maxw
With the inspiration from Vikash's case work and the help of the kind folks here...
Its been more like 98%/2% for me
...Thanks!! As soon as I finish writing it I will sign up

Congratulations Max!, and good job on the healthly supply of pics too

Looking forward to seeing and reading about your finished amp

A diy chassis is indeed the most demanding part ( unless of course you happen to be superdaniel

) but the reward is worth every 9x% of it

I just noticed the diy spike

maxw · 1st October 2004, 05:49 AM

OK all done now! It sounds sooo good

I am happy with how it turned out:

23rd September 2004, 06:59 AM	#1
maxw diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London	My firest Gainclone almost done (pics!) With the inspiration from Vikash's case work and the help of the kind folks here I sorted the DC-offset and I have almost completed my GC case Here are some almost-done pics.... construction:

23rd September 2004, 08:19 AM	#4
Nuuk diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Somerset, SW England	Well done Max! But I guess that you are now aware that the case takes up 90% of the time to build an amp, and the GC the other 10%! __________________ The truth need not be veiled, for it veils itself from the eyes of the ignorant.

23rd September 2004, 08:28 AM	#5
falcott diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wherever I hang my hat...	Nice job, Max! Looks good. I like the look of the cut-outs in the top, over the fins. Where did you get that sexy heatsink? __________________ "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Einstein

23rd September 2004, 08:30 AM	#6
peranders Electrons are yellow and more is better! diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Blog Entries: 4	maxw, If you are going to publish your very nice work at your homepage you are very welcome to join my webring for Gainclones. http://c.webring.com/hub?ring=gaincloneamplifi __________________ /Per-Anders (my first name) or P-A as my friends call me

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23rd September 2004, 07:04 AM	#2
maxw diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London	I had to cut off the edge of the PCB to fit into the case I made: The capacitor I used for Ci to reduce DC offset to 0:

23rd September 2004, 07:05 AM	#3
maxw diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London	And the case almost done: DIY Spike: Its going to look great when its finally complete

1st October 2004, 05:49 AM	#10
maxw diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London	OK all done now! It sounds sooo good I am happy with how it turned out:

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