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The Newcomer's Forum / Re: FX loop noise
« on: August 07, 2020, 05:43:42 AM »
Hi,

> Try the guitar into the Zoom & then go into the FX Return jack.

This is something new to me, Ill try it, thanx!

I have put Zoom infront of the amp Guitar > zoom > amp - and is normal, how is should be.

Later I have connected Zoom back to Fx loop, selected noisy presets (now with the headphones on) and went into the setup menu of each added effect / amp.
With muting an effect the noise was gone.
So I suppose that what you say -the gain could be the problem, maybe with the heavy distortion, flanger  ..
But I didnt have too much time now to go deeper in setup, so thats Todo

Cheers

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The Newcomer's Forum / FX loop noise
« on: August 06, 2020, 05:41:48 AM »


Hi, I upgraded my gear with Roland 405.
When I connect Zoom G1on at fx loop I get at some presets terrible noise.
I never experienced (as inexperienced novice) that,
but on my Hotone Nano head Zoom trough Fx loop works perfectly.

Anyone an idea about what's going on here..?

Could it be that Zoom is not so much compatible with older Fx loop designs?

Thanx

Cheers

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Preamps and Effects / Re: Zoom g1xon and diy guitar amp based on lm386
« on: July 07, 2020, 06:25:23 AM »
I have the same Zoom and I play it through several amps without a problem.
The thing is to find within Zoom deep menu the right setting that works for you.
This is imo the only 'less' thing about this wonderful device ... going deep in the menu.
However, "ToneLib Zoom" editor gives you an opportunity to connect Zoom to an external device (with a bigger screen) for easy access to the menu.
Cheers

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The Newcomer's Forum / Re: TDA2030A based amp
« on: April 22, 2020, 04:45:41 AM »
Quote from: joecool85 on April 16, 2020, 02:43:08 PM

You could make it lighter with a pair of 5,000mah 11.1v Li-ion batteries tied in series.

ok, i have an idea where it is going ..  Thanx !

Cheers

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Amplifier Discussion / Re: Customized Kustom 12 Gauge
« on: April 22, 2020, 04:42:32 AM »
Hi,

I have a question: is this model the same as 'Tube 12A" but with 12" speaker ?

Cheers

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The Newcomer's Forum / Re: TDA2030A based amp
« on: April 16, 2020, 03:36:53 AM »
Quote from: joecool85 on April 15, 2020, 10:10:08 AM

If you are good with about 10w output on a 4ohm speaker, you could use two 12v SLA batteries tied in series.  You should get about an hour of run time for every 1AH of battery pairs you put in.  IE: two 12v 1AH SLAs would give you one hour of play time.  Or two 12v 5AH batteries together would give you 5 hours play time.  This is what I would suggest though I'd have to see the exact schematic to tell you if it would work 100% or not.  Worth a try, it certainly won't break anything by trying it.

Hi, all I could do is to make a pictures of the board and post it here.
I doubt that there is a schematics for this particular amp.
But someone will probably recognise this nock-off ..

Well thanx for your wisdom about the battery.
I'll post pics.
Hearing now about 12v /5ah battery i start to wonder - does is have any sense with such adding so much space and wight.
However as a practise project could be interesting.

CHeers

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The Newcomer's Forum / Re: DC output tweak
« on: April 16, 2020, 03:31:06 AM »
Quote from: joecool85 on April 15, 2020, 09:59:06 AM

This is a ferrite bead also known as a ferrite choke.  It removes high frequency noise from the power supply before it hits the amp.

Thanx for reply, learned sth again !

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The Newcomer's Forum / TDA2030A based amp
« on: April 12, 2020, 08:15:54 AM »
While Squier ( https://www.ssguitar.com/index.php?topic=4763.0 ) is lend, got me a non working TDA2030A based amp. So I have sth to practice with/on..
It's fixed now and it works.
It's a non labeled kind of  Vox Pathfinder 10 / JT Classic 10 amp. Looking here ( https://www.ssguitar.com/index.php?topic=1714.msg11293#msg11293 ) I see a lot similarities even same transistors as JT.
Same cab too.

One difference is that there is no distortion switch but it kicks in with the Gain pot. 
It does sound reasonable on a big speaker, no humm / hismm / zoommm .. sounds.
Distortion does not sound very pleasant so I will probably make a multi-switch with cascading diodes.

One thing what I would like to do is to get rid of the trans and make it battery powered.
Im aware that TDA2030A suck maybe to much of the current for a reasonable sized lithium rechargeable battery (or batteries, salvaged from a laptop).

Would it be possible to change this TDA to other 5-legged amp with a lower power and to keep the rest on the board like it is ..?
If not, then in stead of original trans – a suitable laptop adaptor.
I suppose in this case would be just adding female jack and removing the trans.

Im also open to suggestions.
Everything what will teach me to understand / improve / change / tweak / upgrade .. existing and future amp(s). 

Cheers

Lex

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Amplifier Discussion / Re: Poll: Official SSGuitar amp kit - preamp, or small battery amp?
« on: April 12, 2020, 07:24:25 AM »
As I newbie may join this conversation;
  • 5W USB powered with rechargeable internal battery,
  • Full controls;  gain, mid, bass, volume, treble,
  • output 4 to 16 Ohm
  • easy accessible 'effects' board to exchange/combine diodes for the personal taste of sounds with kind of rotary or multi-switch

I base my idea on what I have: small 3W Donner amp for carry on or while sitting on the couch  practicing
For what it is (and the cost of it) it's a very handy piece of hardware. Of course it has limitations but the concept is great and it does sounds 'good' for such a small amp.
When I need 'more' from this amp I connect Zoom G1on/xon ..
An idea to have the best of both worlds in a small package would be great.
+ the process of learning amp / electronic things for ppl like me ..

Cheers

Lex

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The Newcomer's Forum / Re: DC output tweak
« on: April 12, 2020, 06:58:12 AM »
Thanx all,

did it, nothing fried or melted .. amp works.

BTW:
Always wanted to know but never asked, some cables / adaptors have at the end a plastic cylinder - is this just a joint to change polarity, kind of a mini fuse or just a usability insert to help cable unplug .. or sth else ?

Cheers

Lex

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The Newcomer's Forum / Re: DC output tweak
« on: April 11, 2020, 05:21:44 AM »
Hello, thanx for answers.

It's Hotone Nano amp, and the other adaptor is from an old Del notebook.

Quote
Current is drawn by the load, current is not pushed out of the power supply.   Think about the wall socket in your home  It may have a 15 amp breaker in the service panel, but only the current needed flows.  meaning a 100 watt bulb won't be brighter in a 30A circuit than a 20A circuit.   Your adaptor only needs to have the current you need as a minimum.

Well, now Im think about that , it seems logical.

But would so small class-d board be overload protected  .. ?

If it was old some skool analog thing well I could find the fuse and change it ..

CHeers

Lex

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The Newcomer's Forum / DC output tweak
« on: April 10, 2020, 05:00:51 AM »
Hello,

I have to test a device but Im without the right adaptor.
Have many adaptors from previous devices so I want to use one.

So I have one idea:
- I have to lower DC output from an adaptor that is 19V 2.5A to 18V 1.5A.

I suppose that I could do it adding one (or more) diode/resistors and placing it on the cable. I have to cut the cable and turn the polarity anyway.

Since I need to drop (only) 1V, I suppose i could use something  like a 5A diode and simply place it in series?
But now Im not sure about dropping current from 2.5A to 1.5A

I'm thinking in the right direction and this is possible to do,
or im just dreaming?

Cheers

Lex

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The Newcomer's Forum / Re: Introduction, a question and a hope for some insight / help
« on: April 01, 2020, 05:38:54 PM »
Hi all,
I can't report any progress as I lent this amp to a friend and he is enjoying it like it is.
So I'll be back with more stories .. if I dont sell it to him.
I'm discovering the wonderful world of amp's so I would not be surprised if I just move to something else. (this means more amp's, not less..).
Actually Im quite interested in a vintage Peavey Studio or Bandit .. well will see,
Stray strong all and away of Corona (beer is quite refreshing tho!)
Cheers
Lex

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The Newcomer's Forum / Re: Introduction, a question and a hope for some insight / help
« on: February 29, 2020, 05:44:31 AM »
Thanx Phil,

u got a msg back

Cheers

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The Newcomer's Forum / Re: Introduction, a question and a hope for some insight / help
« on: February 23, 2020, 05:12:45 AM »
Ok Phil thanx,

still looking for the time to get into it.

Tell me please, that piece of the software is 'Circuit Maker 2000' ?

Could you share with me the 'project' file so I could import after the installation and test / learn / play .. ?

Im still not so familiar with the signs so it will take me weeks figure out

Greetings all and have a good Sunday


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