UFN Posted July 8, 2016 Report Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) Looks very impressive Kerry. Are the switchers MW IRMs? If so, I am working on something similar albeit with a more modular approach (PSU, post-reg and amp on separate boards) :-) I obviously can't see the PCB layout details, but if you are using two identical PSUs, why not stick with a pair of either the TPS7A47 or TPS7A33 regulators? That might also make it possible to use the TO-220 version of the TPS7A33 as well and then the whole board should be hand-solderable (?) //UFN Edited July 8, 2016 by UFN
JoaMat Posted July 8, 2016 Report Posted July 8, 2016 Just a coincident - bought some of those for experiment from an eBay guy from United Arab Emirates.
Kerry Posted July 8, 2016 Report Posted July 8, 2016 The switchers are Mean Well IRM-10-24. I'm going to add pins for the regulator Joachim is showing above. They have the negative regulator as well. I just happened to go onto AMB's website and he is also working on a set of small TO-220 boards for the +/- regulators using the same TI chips. Seems like this is going to be a popular option
Kerry Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Ok. I need to add labels, but otherwise I think I've got this where I want it to be. I changed out the power switch for a thinner one and change the power led to a through hole. Also, I went back to a 4 pin XLR jack for the output. Since I also have a 1/4" phono jack, this should not be an issue. I've also added additional patterns for the +/- regulators from ebay as well as standup heatsinks for them. I don't have a specific chassis identified, but the FPE custom enclosures will work. I'll likely mill mine myself. Any other thoughts? 4
palchiu Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 How about Hammond's enclosures? 1455/1457 series?
Mister X Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Is there a chassis ground somewhere that I am not seeing? I'm in if you're looking for people to build prototypes.
Kerry Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, Mister X said: Is there a chassis ground somewhere that I am not seeing? I'm in if you're looking for people to build prototypes. I'd love the help I'll PM you. Edit: It will have a chassis ground. I've got a couple of ideas. Here's some renderings I did of the chassis. Pretty cool... Edited July 9, 2016 by Kerry 5
TMoney Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Kerry, if/when you go in to business selling these sign me up as your first customer! That looks great!
Kerry Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Not looking to go into business. Just having fun 3
kevin gilmore Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 want a pair of them real bad. (office/home)
Kerry Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 We'll make sure to release a few into the wild 5
skullguise Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Very nice Kerry! I'd love to catch one in the wild myself!
HemiSam Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Yummy chow! Would love to get my paws on one should you elect to set one free... HS
spritzer Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Posted July 10, 2016 Kerry is the new Cavalli except you know... well engineered products and built correctly. 4
dcpoor Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 Design looks fantastic, sign me up for one as well.
Arthrimus Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 I would love to build one of these, but I don't own any dynamic cans...
kevin gilmore Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, Arthrimus said: I would love to build one of these, but I don't own any dynamic cans... You know that there IS a solution for that problem. But it's a slippery slope looking at the board now, its an astounding job. and its only 2 layers. infinitely better than the "professional" crap Edited July 10, 2016 by kevin gilmore 2
MLA Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 Very cool, and very impressive layout work! Would love to build one if the opportunity arises.
Arthrimus Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 4 hours ago, kevin gilmore said: You know that there IS a solution for that problem. But it's a slippery slope looking at the board now, its an astounding job. and its only 2 layers. infinitely better than the "professional" crap But I already feel like I'm careening at light speed down an equally slippery slope over on this side of the hill. I don't think my wallet could handle both! Maybe I'll just pick up an hd600 and end it there... Yeah, that won't be too bad. But then there's the hd800, and all of those orthos... Shit.
purk Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 Please...I want one too Kerry! So much wins from your previous three posts.
nopants Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 I'd love to try my hand at building one, though it sounds a bit beyond hand tools
Arthrimus Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, nopants said: I'd love to try my hand at building one, though it sounds a bit beyond hand tools Same, but looking at the board I don't see anything that would be too hard to do by hand, it would just require patience. I've soldered tsop32 flash packages by hand before and it doesn't look like there's anything on this board smaller than that. Edited July 10, 2016 by Arthrimus
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