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hello

i am making a power supply for my LM1876 chip amp.

here is the schematic im using:

http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/13/75/87/43/psu113.jpg

the transformer i have is wired like this (according to the datasheet)
https://www1.elfa.se/data1/wwwroot/a...5612106-12.jpg

so.... which wire goes where to the bridge rectifier? the red/brown?

really dont want to fry it up, so any advice would be greatly appreciated!

thanks
úlfur

Join the red and brown, that's is your 0v, where you put the ground of capacitors

the green and blue goes for the rectifier

If you are unsure then use a bulb tester (low wattage mains filament bulb) in series with the mains. That will limit current and enable you to check it safely. The bulb should be out (not lit) when its correct and all DC voltages will be correct too.

A picture paints a thousand words.

thanks for your replies!

alas, i hooked it up like you suggested - and POOF! - my LM1876 chip blew up. i have no clue what could have gone wrong.

i am using this schematic;
http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/13/75/87/43/schema15.jpg

any thoughts?

Try measuring the DC voltages from the power supply. Just check that you do have +/- 25V with respect to 0V.

Have you got bridge rectifier the right way around? The LM1876 would certainly fry if you inadvertently connect + to - and - to +.

If all is well just recheck your soldering very carefully - look for any shorts.

Also check your speakers and their cabling for shorts.

As Mooly recommended use a bulb tester. One has saved my *** on a few occasions.

You're going to have to replace the chip and power it up with the bulb tester to prevent damage. And NO speakers connected either.

I see the diagram doesn't show a zobel network... very unusual... I would certainly add one. Say 6.8 ohm and a 0.1uf cap from the output to ground.

just replaced the chip... now nothing happens at all... must have fried something else on the board too.

i guess it's back to the drawing board...