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Offline Stuff4bikes

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My first schematic
« on: July 19, 2021, 01:52:36 am »
Simple one but am I missing anything or any needed changes.....


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Re: My first schematic
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2021, 03:46:41 am »
No volume.
7868 specs ; https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/168/7/7868.pdf
 Grid resistor to pin 7 on 7868
« Last Edit: July 19, 2021, 03:49:43 am by Latole »

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Re: My first schematic
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2021, 03:48:00 am »
I would add a grid leak resistor to V1 pin 2.
/Leevi


P.S. sorry there is it I didn't see


/Leevi
« Last Edit: July 19, 2021, 03:51:50 am by Leevi »

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Re: My first schematic
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2021, 04:31:32 am »
Bad idea to connect cathodes together on cascaded stages. Need separate resistor/cap for each triode.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

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Re: My first schematic
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2021, 08:27:48 am »
Thanks for all your help......trying to move out of my turret board comfort zone and start simple...

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Re: My first schematic
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2021, 11:38:43 am »
i would also suggest a small (1k5? maybe larger if needed) grid stopper resistor connected directly to the power tube socket

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Re: My first schematic
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2021, 11:46:32 am »
Schematics are easier to understand/visualize if you draw the individual tube elements, ie, plate, grid/s, cathode, inside the envelope, rather than just putting the pin number on the schematic. 
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

 


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