dbwinger 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2005 This question probably has an obvious answer, but I am wondering why can't you use a Wima polypro square cap instead of the Panasonic electrolytic? Is it because of size? I have seen a Wima in a 1000uf. Thanks for your help guys. DB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heady 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2005 dbwinger - I have never seen a 1000uF film cap, muchless a polypropylene one. Where did you see the monster? I am curious. Can't even find a 1uF 63V polypropylene cap which is small enough to fit into mint tins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbwinger 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2005 My mistake. I confused pF and uF when I looked at the Wima's. I thought they were interchangeable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bpribadi 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2005 For more brightness you can get ultra bright LED. Try LED from the LED torchlight, it is much brighter and need higher voltage Or for extreme birghtness, use Luxeon LED Your amp will become LED torchlight with headphone amp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2005 Wow, that will really be a monster to get people to notice you at night... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Username 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2005 Just a question, Is it possible NOT to have the switch and use the volume pot to shut down the amp completely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaa 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2005 There's such volume controls which can also turn off the power when you turn it all the way down. They are no more than a vol pot build together with a SPST switch since the two items are electronically totally independant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Username 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 UGH. I spoilted the PCB... must get a new one... all my hook up wires broke off leaving the stumps in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heady 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 UGH. I spoilted the PCB... must get a new one... all my hook up wires broke off leaving the stumps in there. Usually you can remove the solder by using a combination of solder sucker and solder wick. Then the wires should drop out. No need to get new pcb. If you really can't manage that, I am sure someone will help you. If you stay near Tampines, I can help you with removing the solder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Username 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 (edited) I've a solder sucker (my bros). I successfully removed 1 stump, but the rest remains no matter how hard I tried. I'll go out later to buy some solder wicks and stock up on solder and try again. Thanks for the cost saving advice EDIT: is there a way to check for damaged components? Edited March 18, 2005 by Username Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 Or you can reheat the pad and insert the component that you wanted too. What component you wanted to check? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heady 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 I've a solder sucker (my bros). I successfully removed 1 stump, but the rest remains no matter how hard I tried. I'll go out later to buy some solder wicks and stock up on solder and try again. Thanks for the cost saving advice EDIT: is there a way to check for damaged components? Sometimes the best way to suck up the solder is to add more solder first and then suck the molten solder. Try it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siriuz 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 the amp sounds great! i don't know all the terms you audiophiles use.. so umm probably the only thing i can describe is .. more bass! but then again, i haven't heard other amps before.. so i can't make any comparison haha i'm working on a cmoy.. so maybe i can make a comparison when i'm done with that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Username 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 (edited) Jason: I want to check all my resistors, capacitors and caps. I don't want to install teh volume pot only to realise that some components are damaged by heat. EDIT: I was wondering, if there are any techniques to prevent the hook up wires from breaking> Edited March 18, 2005 by Username Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siriuz 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 next step.. how to convert it to use DC ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites