PCB to mount snapmout electrolytic capacitors

pmillett · 04:39 PM

I built a mess o' these PCBs to mount snapmount electrolytic caps (up to 35mm diameter) in point-to-point projects.

More info is here: Push-pull driver board Capboard

Pete

Sch3mat1c · 22nd January 2012, 06:12 PM

I once made a somewhat more involved version,

10 in parallel for high power bypass application. Can't imagine anyone would really need this for tubes though, few work with 10kW amps, and even then the voltage would be much higher. Might not be bad for radial cylindrical film capacitors, but again not especially useful here.

Last time I used snap-ins in a tube amp, I just zip tied them to a bracket on the chassis, and soldered directly to the pins. Maybe not the prettiest, but works..

Tim

roline · 22nd January 2012, 11:30 PM

I've been using the snap in caps on my Compactron PCB Amp's and custom power supplies. Last one fab'd was a dual regulated 12.6volt DC supply with the filtered B+. I've used zip ties, glue and bolt on cap can clamps in the past, thanks for an engineered alternative in the future. There are a lot of flavors with the 35mm dia foot print.

kevinkr · 23rd January 2012, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmillett

I built a mess o' these PCBs to mount snapmount electrolytic caps (up to 35mm diameter) in point-to-point projects.

More info is here: Push-pull driver board Capboard

Pete

I'd be very interesting in buying a few of these if you plan to offer them commercially. I was not really able to take a look at your site as the pages are loading very slowly tonight..

Wavebourn · 23rd January 2012, 12:06 AM

I prefer to put all PCB mount device on a single functional PCB.

GloBug · 23rd January 2012, 12:09 AM

A little OT, but what technique does Wavebourn use for his PCB boards?

Care to share?

Wavebourn · 23rd January 2012, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GloBug

A little OT, but what technique does Wavebourn use for his PCB boards?

Care to share?

GloBug · 23rd January 2012, 12:59 AM

Cool thanks. Always neat to peek into others worlds.

Wavebourn · 23rd January 2012, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GloBug

Cool thanks. Always neat to peek into others worlds.

You are welcome. Sometimes it is faster and cheaper to make such a way 1 PCB for an experiment than order it somewhere.

However, what Pete offers is more universal and sometimes convenient, for example when you restore some vintage amps with dry electrolytics.

22nd January 2012, 03:22 PM	#1
pmillett diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas (but I am not a Texan!)	PCB to mount snapmout electrolytic capacitors I built a mess o' these PCBs to mount snapmount electrolytic caps (up to 35mm diameter) in point-to-point projects. More info is here: Push-pull driver board Capboard Pete __________________ When life hands you a jeffery, stroke the furry wall. Last edited by pmillett; 23rd January 2012 at 04:39 PM.

22nd January 2012, 06:12 PM	#2
Sch3mat1c diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI	I once made a somewhat more involved version, 10 in parallel for high power bypass application. Can't imagine anyone would really need this for tubes though, few work with 10kW amps, and even then the voltage would be much higher. Might not be bad for radial cylindrical film capacitors, but again not especially useful here. Last time I used snap-ins in a tube amp, I just zip tied them to a bracket on the chassis, and soldered directly to the pins. Maybe not the prettiest, but works.. Tim __________________ See my Electronics webpage -- the home of Vacuum Tube Drag Racing. The key to being a successful Audiophile: "I reject your reality and substitute my own!"

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GloBug Banned Join Date: Jun 2011	A little OT, but what technique does Wavebourn use for his PCB boards? Care to share?

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GloBug Banned Join Date: Jun 2011	Cool thanks. Always neat to peek into others worlds.

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