DIY Dodd Buffer

gld · « **Reply #400 on:** 8 May 2010, 12:51 am »

I am patiently waiting pics to get your kit running.
gary

Mariusz · « **Reply #401 on:** 8 May 2010, 04:39 pm »

Uploaded some pictures into my GALLERY.

Maybe someone can do a simple connection guide using actual parts from the kit?
Not exactly like the example below but similar.(with added wiring etc)

ebag4 · « **Reply #402 on:** 8 May 2010, 05:14 pm »

Mariusz,
Where is the black wire on the power/mute board going? I have 4 orange in that row, no black. It should be going to the +5V on the remote control reciever board which it may because I see that is black as well.

Nevermind, I found it in one of the pics, looks correct.

gld · « **Reply #403 on:** 8 May 2010, 07:46 pm »

I see 3 problems. Mariusz it may be easier if you gave me a call. 972-276-6865
I'll have thatthing goin in no time!

gary

sl_1800 · « **Reply #404 on:** 9 May 2010, 01:21 am »

My chassis should be here monday or tuesday, I'm so excited, I hope to have mine up and running in very short order. Also I made a purchase of a Hakko 936 soldering station, talk about nice, that is compared to my old radio shack iron. This kit is the first project for the new soldering station and it really was nice.

gld · « **Reply #405 on:** 9 May 2010, 03:00 am »

Back in post #354 praedet asked for some pics of a finished unit as I would build it. Here is that pic, if you want to see all of them they will be on the DIY page shortly.

Gary

TrungT · « **Reply #406 on:** 9 May 2010, 03:30 am »

http://doddaudio.com/Chassislayout.aspx

Hakko 936 is very nice station, Steve, you will be happy with it and may have to order more kits to build

TrungT · « **Reply #407 on:** 9 May 2010, 03:33 am »

WoW
I may have to order some spare knobs

and more knobs here: http://doddaudio.com/Woodenknobs.aspx

sl_1800 · « **Reply #408 on:** 9 May 2010, 01:04 pm »

Gary, thanks for the chassis pics, that will be a big help.

praedet · « **Reply #409 on:** 10 May 2010, 05:47 am »

Thanks for the pics Gary!

2 Questions

1) How do I get the volume, selector, and power/mute boards/pot to sit flush/flat when I tighten them on? Should I trim the "nub" on the back of each one?
2) Also, what voltage is the stock tube?

Thanks!

TrungT · « **Reply #410 on:** 10 May 2010, 06:49 am »

Praedet

I trim off the "nub" but maybe better way.
The stock tube is 6 v, 6N1P tube

ebag4 · « **Reply #411 on:** 10 May 2010, 12:11 pm »

Quote from: TrungT on 10 May 2010, 06:49 am

Praedet

I trim off the "nub" but maybe better way.
The stock tube is 6 v, 6N1P tube

Praedet,
That nub is there to keep the pot from spinning when you turn it. I simply drill a second (smaller) hole for the nub to sit in, it will then sit flush and not turn when using it, even if the nut were to get a little loose.

Best,
Ed

praedet · « **Reply #412 on:** 10 May 2010, 02:44 pm »

I thought I should do a hole, but I got the case from Gary, so I thought it would already be there if that is what he does...

Hmm...

I'll shoot him an e-mail

praedet · « **Reply #413 on:** 10 May 2010, 04:08 pm »

Gary said to just trim them off if you are using his case

dem626 · « **Reply #414 on:** 12 May 2010, 12:49 am »

I just started building the remote receiver board and I don't find the wire jumper in the kit. Is this just plain wire? Looks like you have to install it without plugging the holes so that the components can still be added.

Is there anyone who has done this that can offer guidance?

Doug

ebag4 · « **Reply #415 on:** 12 May 2010, 01:09 am »

Quote from: dem626 on 12 May 2010, 12:49 am

I just started building the remote receiver board and I don't find the wire jumper in the kit. Is this just plain wire? Looks like you have to install it without plugging the holes so that the components can still be added.

Is there anyone who has done this that can offer guidance?

Doug

You can use a lead you have trimmed off of one of the components.

Best,
Ed

gld · « **Reply #416 on:** 12 May 2010, 01:26 am »

Thanks Ed. That is correct

Install the jumper last that way you don't have to worry about getting solder in the holes before the component goes in.
gary

dem626 · « **Reply #417 on:** 12 May 2010, 01:38 am »

Cool! Thanks for the help, guys. This whole build is like a team project.

Doug

sl_1800 · « **Reply #418 on:** 12 May 2010, 12:38 pm »

My chassis, face plate and chrome knobs should be here today at lunch time. Looks like a fun filled afternoon.

sl_1800 · « **Reply #419 on:** 12 May 2010, 04:58 pm »

Chassis, faceplate, and chrome knobs are here !!!!!

I have owned many high end pieces of gear over the years and I have never seen one with this level of detail. The screws that hold the top on the chassis have plastic washers so the screws don't scratch the surfaces when they are tightened. Why does no one else do this?