Hi all,
The 5f1 saga continues, I have burned out the negative feedback resistor. Any clues as to why this would happen? The schematic is at this address https://taweber.powweb.com/store/5f1_schem.jpg my guess is that it needed to be a higher wattage resistor. it came in a kit it looks like a 22k 1w.
Any ideas?
cheers
Luke
The 5f1 saga continues, I have burned out the negative feedback resistor. Any clues as to why this would happen? The schematic is at this address https://taweber.powweb.com/store/5f1_schem.jpg my guess is that it needed to be a higher wattage resistor. it came in a kit it looks like a 22k 1w.
Any ideas?
cheers
Luke
The ONLY way that the resistor can burn out is if there is a voltage across it.
Try measuring the voltage at both ends of the damaged component, we can then have a think as to why you have the problem.
This may be an indication of oscillation, so do not disclude HF volatges as the source of the problem.
Try measuring the voltage at both ends of the damaged component, we can then have a think as to why you have the problem.
This may be an indication of oscillation, so do not disclude HF volatges as the source of the problem.
Very interesting you bring up oscillation, I think you have hit the nail on the head. This was happening earlier in the build. I thought it was fixed but maybe not.
Thankyou
Luke
Thankyou
Luke
Are you sure it was 22K? It would take over 100V to reach 1/2W at 22K. Maybe it was 220 ohms. That would cause an oscillation and only take 10V to reach 1/2W.
yes it was 22k, "was" being the operative word, hehe. It now sits at about 1.7k, i am going to get a mate to check the circuit on an oscilloscope, to see if it is indeed an oscillation. I will check voltages at the same time.
cheers
cheers
I can not see an amp rated at 5W putting out the voltage from the output transformer to burn out a 22k 1W resistor whether oscillating or not. As Loudthud said, 100v, ain't going to happen.
right! a stuff up is not out of the question, i have been know to do this. The amp should be ok without it for testing. my concern is that I have made a mistake that I cant see yet.
Alright, I have done all the testing. All the voltages are normal. in-fact slightly under what I would like but not by a significant number. I will put that down to my choice of transformer.
The burn out was caused by the ground connection at R6 not making contact it had pulled itself of the ground buss. This is because my soldering iron isn't hot enough, easily remedied, no oscillations no further burn outs. I have contacted the person who supplied me the kit and the 22k resistor was a 1/2 watt, as suggested by Loudthud and printer2 thanks guys. I have to read up on the maths that happened there, very useful.
Subsequently the amp works quite well now, there is a good signal to noise ratio. I could probably do more to the grounding but I think that will happen on the next attempt.
Thank-you to everyone who commented! I have much to learn about electronics and amplifier building, every ones help is much appreciated!
regards
Luke
The burn out was caused by the ground connection at R6 not making contact it had pulled itself of the ground buss. This is because my soldering iron isn't hot enough, easily remedied, no oscillations no further burn outs. I have contacted the person who supplied me the kit and the 22k resistor was a 1/2 watt, as suggested by Loudthud and printer2 thanks guys. I have to read up on the maths that happened there, very useful.
Subsequently the amp works quite well now, there is a good signal to noise ratio. I could probably do more to the grounding but I think that will happen on the next attempt.
Thank-you to everyone who commented! I have much to learn about electronics and amplifier building, every ones help is much appreciated!
regards
Luke
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