Somewhere to learn

Dec 22, 2004 3 Replies
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Im trying to make a goodbye gift for my friend. he loves playing the guitar so i figured whats better then a mini amp? so i did a bit of research and found the site aaroncake.net and found a plan:



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i think the site gives me all the info i need, my only problem is that i dont know how to read the diagram. where can i learn the basic knoledge needed to be able to read the diagram? im also interested in another project on the site.

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but it looks far more complicated but still cannot read the diagram. if anyone could point me in the right direction i would be very greatful.


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Reading a circuit diagram means understanding how the circuit works. Do you mean that you wish to be able to convert the circuit to a component layout. If so have a look at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/g.knott/elect441.htm Hope that helps.
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the site is extremely helpful. thanks a lot! and thanks for all the input everyone.

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If you can't read schematics, you're probably better off getting a store-bought kit with a circuit board, where you can solder the components into the board and assemble the parts into a precut enclosure. Velleman makes a guitar preamp with headphone that will fill the bill. It's the K4102, it's not too expensive, and is available from a number of sources. It comes with everything you'll need to look great except solder, an iron and a few small hand tools.

Not only that, but having the existing circuit with documentation will give you a head start in understanding electronics. The first thing I ever did in electronics was a radio kit, and I learned quite a bit from it. Also, I got a big boost in confidence and gumption when it worked. A preamp is much easier to understand than a radio.

Good luck Chris

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