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power up using 1kVA DIY transformer connected to a lamp tester. 😀
primary:
230v
secondaries:
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There's a "man sized" transformer! That's huge.
power up using 1kVA DIY transformer connected to a lamp tester. 😀
primary:
230v
secondaries:
53-43-0-43-53
18-0-18
Very nice , big 35A bridges (I like the power supply custom boards).
Proper 90 degree IPS/OPS config - that will fit the smaller case.
Good job !
OS
I should thank you for making this awesome projects mister OS I'm not as advance as you guys are but I do like to learn, I have been reading this section for a while but I guess it went way too advance for me I only good at layout placement making them look good the best I can, I also understand that what you do is not easy at all and it takes many hours of moving cloning paste analyzing and more 🙂
I did the Slewmonster 5P from you and mister JK awesome layout I already safe it for later 🙂 "choosing the IPS is hard 😕
but man so many IPS PCB's that is like you are in bakery and they are too many sweet things to chose from lol ,😛 now we have KYPTON-V wow ! 🙂 very cool
Regards
Juan
I did the Slewmonster 5P from you and mister JK awesome layout I already safe it for later 🙂 "choosing the IPS is hard 😕
but man so many IPS PCB's that is like you are in bakery and they are too many sweet things to chose from lol ,😛 now we have KYPTON-V wow ! 🙂 very cool

Regards
Juan
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"Eyesee" will be born -
It's not that hard , Vargas. You have to start somewhere. 😕
(often in utter confusion) 😱
Like the "Eyesee" (below -schema)... just a TL072 or even a NE5534 (oops)
It starts with the Concept (eyesee V1.0 .asc - below)
What a simple amp - .001 to .003% 1K/20K , better than the old DX (before
the "blame").
Had to read the LT1007 paper .... http://cds.linear.com/docs/en/datasheet/100737fbs.pdf
Had to read " unity gain buffer" section , now "it eats square-waves" 😀.
What you don't know can (frustrate) you.
It needs more gain (op-amp is only a buffer with current feedback).
HEY !!! , it's a bloody CFA - 😎😱 Confusion fading .... 😀
Edit - it clips nice ! (below 2) Big waveform for a little cheeeep.
OS
It's not that hard , Vargas. You have to start somewhere. 😕
(often in utter confusion) 😱
Like the "Eyesee" (below -schema)... just a TL072 or even a NE5534 (oops)
It starts with the Concept (eyesee V1.0 .asc - below)
What a simple amp - .001 to .003% 1K/20K , better than the old DX (before
the "blame").
Had to read the LT1007 paper .... http://cds.linear.com/docs/en/datasheet/100737fbs.pdf
Had to read " unity gain buffer" section , now "it eats square-waves" 😀.
What you don't know can (frustrate) you.
It needs more gain (op-amp is only a buffer with current feedback).
HEY !!! , it's a bloody CFA - 😎😱 Confusion fading .... 😀
Edit - it clips nice ! (below 2) Big waveform for a little cheeeep.
OS
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I did the Slewmonster 5P from you and mister JK awesome layout I already safe it for later 🙂 "choosing the IPS is hard 😕
Regards
Juan
Etch that Kypton- C , Thimios's scope test of it was the best CFA in -
1. clipping - perfect !
2. offset 1mv - perfect !
3. squarewave 20k, 100k , even 300k - nearly perfect.
Not a 3 transistor wonder , (12) but all run cool (and perfect).
Try the CFA - the "corporation" never got to it. 😛
OS
I etched the Krypton-V this morning. Burning resistors so set it aside for tonight. Further investigation in the morning.
When I slow down enough I'll run some sine and squares through my Krypton-C and compare them to Thimiios's results. I'll compare them to the original CFA-XH and the BV 1 and 2 mods too.
Sorry, a lot of irons in the fire right now so not a lot of time for comparisons. I did listen to the Badger all day while I worked. Man, that is one nice amp! Next week sometime I should have both Kryptons and Valery's new hybrid ready for testing. I may get to the Kryptons this week depending on how my trouble shooting pans out tomorrow. I need to mark up a schematic with voltages of the spice file. I'll try to do that first thing.
Blessings, Terry
When I slow down enough I'll run some sine and squares through my Krypton-C and compare them to Thimiios's results. I'll compare them to the original CFA-XH and the BV 1 and 2 mods too.
Sorry, a lot of irons in the fire right now so not a lot of time for comparisons. I did listen to the Badger all day while I worked. Man, that is one nice amp! Next week sometime I should have both Kryptons and Valery's new hybrid ready for testing. I may get to the Kryptons this week depending on how my trouble shooting pans out tomorrow. I need to mark up a schematic with voltages of the spice file. I'll try to do that first thing.
Blessings, Terry
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power up using 1kVA DIY transformer connected to a lamp tester. 😀
primary:
230v
secondaries:
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What did you use for connecting OPIS and OPS together.
Marc
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power up using 1kVA DIY transformer connected to a lamp tester. 😀
primary:
230v
secondaries:
53-43-0-43-53
18-0-18
What did you use for connecting OPS and IPS together.
Marc
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What did you use for connecting OPIS and OPS together.
Marc
no fancy, i used solid #12 gauge wire.
no fancy, i used solid #12 gauge wire.
Have enough room to screw the screw clamp on OPS board?
Marc
What about the protection in my signature ?
It looks a little complicated because a lot of added features but in fact quite simple. It works with a unique double OPA in my personal amp, is universal and can work from out the amp as well. And all analog 🙂
And it is an interesting tool to figure-out what's happens in a perfect amp playing music on real speakers: Not as perfect as expected !
It looks a little complicated because a lot of added features but in fact quite simple. It works with a unique double OPA in my personal amp, is universal and can work from out the amp as well. And all analog 🙂
And it is an interesting tool to figure-out what's happens in a perfect amp playing music on real speakers: Not as perfect as expected !
I don't know whether you've considered using the Arduino's built-in watchdog function to reduce the likelihood of lockups? It's not infallible, but would offer some additional protection.BTW, DC offset relay will go off in case of trouble even if Arduino fails completely (which is VERY unlikely, but still) 😉
Remember, it is designed by parachutist - we know what redundancy is about 😛 😀
I don't know whether you've considered using the Arduino's built-in watchdog function to reduce the likelihood of lockups? It's not infallible, but would offer some additional protection.
Hi Currentfolw - no, I didn't utilize the built-in watchdog (as yet), however - I use ATMega-based controllers a lot - never had a single failure (unless there is an error in the firmware, but this one is simple enough for keeping it error-free 😉).
Cheers,
Valery
Etch that Kypton- C , Thimios's scope test of it was the best CFA in -
1. clipping - perfect !
2. offset 1mv - perfect !
3. squarewave 20k, 100k , even 300k - nearly perfect.
Not a 3 transistor wonder , (12) but all run cool (and perfect).
Try the CFA - the "corporation" never got to it. 😛
OS
Roger that OS 🙂 so KYPTON-C will be then thanks,
man square wave from 20k,100k even more that is crazy wow 😀
I will then concentrate on KYPTON-C
oh by the way thanks Thimios and Terry you guy are awesome testing the IPS
awesome 🙂
Regards
Juan
Hi Valery,Hi Currentfolw - no, I didn't utilize the built-in watchdog (as yet), however - I use ATMega-based controllers a lot - never had a single failure (unless there is an error in the firmware, but this one is simple enough for keeping it error-free 😉).
I also use these devices for a variety of projects - ATMega168 to ATMega1284 mostly and I find them extremely reliable. They're superb devices and even better when used standalone without the Arduino IDE limitations, using the AVR Eclipse plugin (in C/C++) and an ICSP programmer. One is used as a fully programmable, 4-zone thermostat + boiler weather-compensator + datalogger and regulates my home heating using TPI (Time, Proportional, Integral) control 😉
I'm slowly making headway building a chassis. I just lost control of the idle current on one channel. More fun.😀
Ahhha )) I see a familiar protection board in the new layout 😉 You've got a very cool transformer on the board - looks very similar to the one I use.
And - of course - the SlewMonsters!
Man-size transformer 🙂
Coming out nicely

P.S. I'm also preparing for drilling the heatsinks...
It's a tough go fitting everything in a rack mount chassis. I still need to figure out a set of mount perches to test tube inputs. The tube supply will need to be in a bulge in the rear cover.
Drilling heat sinks is slick here. I do it on a milling machine with a readout. Everything bolts down perfectly the first time unless a tap breaks.😡
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