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#1
Great stuff, and a very pro looking build!
#2
Honey Amp / Re: LTSpice sim?
June 27, 2023, 06:12:26 PM
Late to this party, but I figured I'd chime in that I also ended up finding I had to make my own LM386 model from the data sheet. I expect Paul's is more correct than mine, so I'm excited to compare them.
#3
I actually haven't gotten around to building a 1Wamp yet, it's just been on my radar because it seemed like a nice design, but I'll bump it up the priority list so I can properly compare! Crodor posted some 1Wamp build pics and a vero layout a little while ago, though.
#4
Schematics and Layouts / Re: Electrosmash 1Wamp
February 26, 2022, 10:17:47 AM
thanks for the pictures, that's a nice looking build!
#5
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Panasonic AN17827A chipamp?
January 25, 2022, 07:43:35 PM
Well, I ordered a few of them, and if I end up with anything decent (or at least interesting) sounding, I'll post schems and clips.
#6
Amplifier Discussion / Panasonic AN17827A chipamp?
January 22, 2022, 09:42:11 AM
Has anyone worked with this IC? Digikey lists it as obsolete, but has ~500 in stock, quite cheap—$0.91, $0.75 in quantities of 10+. My (not-very-educated) guess is that it isn't very good, but the datasheet says it can put 2.5W into 8Ω, with an 8VDC supply, so I wondered if for the price it might be fun to experiment with.
#7
The great thing about DIY practice amps that run off 9V power is that there are so many to choose from! (The other great things are that they're inexpensive and usually fun and easy to build, of course.)

Off the top of my head:

  • The aforementioned Honey, of course, which I had a blast building. (and I'd definitely be interested in a Honey II with a different IC!)
  • The Noisy Cricket Cabell mentioned.
  • I got started with runoffgroove.com's Ruby, and their Little Gem mkI and mkII are also worth a look. They have some mod suggestions for their designs, as well.
  • Bruce Zinky's Smokey is as simple as it gets, it even omits the Boucherot cell from the LM386 datasheet's "minimal" schematic. (The Noisy Cricket page I linked also shows a couple of simple Smokey mods.)
  • At the other end of the spectrum, Electrosmash's 1wamp crams in all kinds of features. Looks like kits/PCBs aren't currently available, but full schematics, KiCad files, etc., are hosted on their forum.
#8
Schematics and Layouts / Electrosmash 1Wamp
January 05, 2022, 09:47:55 AM
Anyone familiar with this one? I came across it a little while ago, though judging by the forum posts it was published back in the early '10s. It's another LM386-based design, a bit more complex than the Honey, with a very thorough article breaking down the design and math for each section. The author even includes Teemu's book in the list of references at the end: https://www.electrosmash.com/1wamp

Kits and PCBs are no longer available for order, but the KiCad project, BOM, and layout transfers are hosted in the forum at https://www.electrosmash.com/forum/1wamp/92-1wamp-schematic-layout-open-hardware-files, so I was thinking of it as a potential next project.
#9
Honey Amp / Re: Got my kit!
December 02, 2021, 12:33:46 PM
thanks! they are soldered, but could use a little touch-up.
#10
Honey Amp / Re: Got my kit!
November 30, 2021, 04:33:37 PM
Photos of the build—I have a couple of these Trader Joe's tins, which I kept because I like the shape and size, a little more room to maneuver inside than an Altoids tin. I used some nylon standoffs and screws to hold it off the metal, which works well enough.
#11
Honey Amp / Re: Got my kit!
November 29, 2021, 07:31:53 PM
Finally got a chance to actually build the kit! Kudos to Joe for a really nicely designed PCB, soldering it all up was a snap. I'll post a couple photos when I get them off my phone; I wired up the speaker outputs to a Speakon jack and the power supply connections to a 2.1mm barrel jack. I have a couple of cheap small speakers, and a proper 10" guitar speaker as well, and both a 9V battery clip with a 2.1mm plug and a 12V wall wart, so I can swap things around and compare.
#12
Honey Amp / Re: Got my kit!
May 03, 2021, 06:23:23 PM
I checked my box and it does look like I'm missing the sticker as well. I'll message you on Kickstarter. Thanks!
#13
Honey Amp / Got my kit!
May 02, 2021, 04:41:40 PM
Hello folks,

I used to hang out on here, many years ago, though I lurked more than I posted, so when I got the email about the Kickstarter launch, I was thrilled to back it. My kit arrived yesterday — thanks @joecool85! — and I'm excited to start work on it soon. I'm curious what other folks are planning for enclosures!
#14
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Pictures
October 22, 2008, 07:40:44 PM
Agreed — that looks fantastic!  Very nice work.
#15
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Crate schematic
June 26, 2008, 11:30:08 AM
(Thank you, Teemu!  Much appreciated.  Now to try to find the time to study it...)