Category builds
XP-720: New Multi-Turn Pots
Very simply modification to the power supply; replacing single-turn potentiometers with multi-turn ones.
Elenco Radio Build: Part III
Nearly completed the AM portion of the radio but seem to have too much signal gain…
Elenco Radio Build: Part II
Building and testing the discrete amplifier, making a “dummy load” and fixing the radio stand.
Elenco Radio Build: Part I
First of a few posts detailing my experience building Elenco’s AM/FM Radio Kit. First stage is assembling and testing the audio output and power input sections.
Elenco’s XP-720 Power Supply Kit
I’ve been trying to figure out power supply options for my future projects and it’s been surprisingly difficult due to the fact that I need both positive and negative power rails. Elenco’s XP-720 might be the answer…
Synth Project: Pre-Testing the Circuits
Ended up pre-testing all the synth modules on a breadboard prior to building on the PCB.
Synth Project: Creating Front Panel Layout and Wiring Plan
How I created the layout and artwork for the synth’s panel front, as well as a wiring diagram for the components on the back, using Inkscape – a free 2D vector drawing package.
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