tools for 1st DIY LM3875 amp

MarkL1 · 17th January 2012, 08:22 PM

Can anyone recommend some tools for my first DIY project.
I was planning to build a class t amp LM3875 from audiosector.com, could anyone recommend some tools to built my 1st project. Im starting from scratch and want to keep a tight budget.

Heres some suggestions

Soldering iron

Multimeter

Solder

Is there anything else i will need,
Thanks for your help

nigelwright7557 · 17th January 2012, 08:27 PM

Hand tools, wire cutters, long nose pliers wire stripper.

Your local Maplin will have what you want.
Or Maplin Electronics : Sale Now On

MarkL1 · 20th January 2012, 06:13 PM

Thanks for your reply, i just need some help choosing a soldering iron?

Do i go for a cheap Weller 25watt mains powered soldering station at £18 will this be adequate for the job??
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Weller-Sp25L...7086637&sr=8-1
or spend more and get a soldering station like
DURATOOL|1296771+5090726+1467280|KIT, SOLDERING ST+WIRE+CLEANER | Farnell United Kingdom
or for a little more at £40
Buy Soldering Stations RS DS50 Digital Soldering Station eu/uk RS DS50 online from RS for next day delivery.

worker · 22nd January 2012, 12:22 PM

I am also interested in the answer on the above question.
I am also just starting and want to get a complete set of tools I need (so the little time on the weekends I have -- I will not spend searching for local overpriced tools/components)

I would also appreciate the advise from this board -- not just on tools -- but on components from wires to capacitors/transformers that I could slightly stock up on -- for a first timer who will get things wrong.

To the original poster, I sofar found this article -- but this board will probably have lots more suggestions/etc

Getting Started in Audio DIY

optimistic · 23rd January 2012, 01:50 PM

This discussion has some good pointers for beginners:

Wannabe electronics geek

The Tangentsoft website linked in "worker's" post (Getting Started in Audio DIY) is excellent. His CMOY amp instructions are great! Excellent confidence booster and learning aid.

Build a CMOY headphone amp for starters. Great first project. And excellent tutorial videos on his site.

Good luck!

17th January 2012, 08:22 PM	#1
MarkL1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2012	tools for 1st DIY LM3875 amp Can anyone recommend some tools for my first DIY project. I was planning to build a class t amp LM3875 from audiosector.com, could anyone recommend some tools to built my 1st project. Im starting from scratch and want to keep a tight budget. Heres some suggestions Soldering iron Multimeter Solder Is there anything else i will need, Thanks for your help

17th January 2012, 08:27 PM	#2
nigelwright7557 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Carlisle, England	Hand tools, wire cutters, long nose pliers wire stripper. Your local Maplin will have what you want. Or Maplin Electronics : Sale Now On __________________ http://www.murtonpikesystems.co.uk PCBCAD40 pcb design software.

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20th January 2012, 06:13 PM	#3
MarkL1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2012	Thanks for your reply, i just need some help choosing a soldering iron? Do i go for a cheap Weller 25watt mains powered soldering station at £18 will this be adequate for the job?? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Weller-Sp25L...7086637&sr=8-1 or spend more and get a soldering station like DURATOOL\|1296771+5090726+1467280\|KIT, SOLDERING ST+WIRE+CLEANER \| Farnell United Kingdom or for a little more at £40 Buy Soldering Stations RS DS50 Digital Soldering Station eu/uk RS DS50 online from RS for next day delivery.

22nd January 2012, 12:22 PM	#4
worker diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2012	I am also interested in the answer on the above question. I am also just starting and want to get a complete set of tools I need (so the little time on the weekends I have -- I will not spend searching for local overpriced tools/components) I would also appreciate the advise from this board -- not just on tools -- but on components from wires to capacitors/transformers that I could slightly stock up on -- for a first timer who will get things wrong. To the original poster, I sofar found this article -- but this board will probably have lots more suggestions/etc Getting Started in Audio DIY

23rd January 2012, 01:50 PM	#5
optimistic diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2010	This discussion has some good pointers for beginners: Wannabe electronics geek The Tangentsoft website linked in "worker's" post (Getting Started in Audio DIY) is excellent. His CMOY amp instructions are great! Excellent confidence booster and learning aid. Build a CMOY headphone amp for starters. Great first project. And excellent tutorial videos on his site. Good luck!

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