I've one idea - Composable tube amp layout - do you think it will be feasible ?

[kagliostro]

When I've to think to a new amp turret layout my mind is always in confusion

to draw a layout is for me really an effort

so, I was thinking about this (my) problem and an idea come to me

why don't split the layout in single tube layout that can be mixed together to obtain the desired schematic ?

the idea is to have a group of single tube layout, (ideally) one for each different tube use/arrangement - something like Lego Brick

than compose the complete layout adding single elements

values of resistors and capacitors would be left blank and added when the whole layout is composed, in according with the schematic

Is this a feasible thing or is a stupid idea ?

might this be able to speed up the design of a layout by keeping out errors and distractions ?

if you think this is feasible have you any council about how to start this construction of layout pieces ?

THANKS

Kagliostro

p.s.: I hope that Mr. Tubenit as layout expert come here and give its opinion

[steven]

I do this for layouts and schematics with Visio. I have blocks - gain stage, cathode follower, cathodyne, ltpi, and so on - that I drag and drop. Speeds things up immensely. It also makes it easier to try out variations.

steven

[tubeswell]

Yes I do this with JSchem. When I first do a sub-circuit (like a fender hi/lo input, or inverting gain stage, or CF, or SE output, or PP output etc etc) I group the sub-stage together and save it to the component library as a macro, which I can then download at any time

[kagliostro]

So it is a feasible thing 

Thanks for the answer

Kagliostro

[PRR]

> how to start this construction of layout pieces ?

Steal the better pieces of Fender layouts.

AA-Champ isn't bad.

Some of the later many-many tube amps are all tangled up.

[kagliostro]

Thanks PRR

Kagliostro