Proto-Manual DocsBudgie Preamplifier Manual -
Schematics, Parts Lists and Chassis Drill LocationsParts To Build1) From Parks Audio:
......a) Budgie Preamplifier board set (PCB and chassis plate) (discontinued)
......b) Budgie Preamplifer (PCB only) (discontinued)
2) From Mouser (see following post for any subs):
......a) Budgie Preamplifier PCB parts -
Mouser BOM Instant Entry......b) Budgie Preamplifier Chassis parts -
Mouser BOM Instant Entry 3) From Hardware Store:
......qty 4 #6-32 x 1/2", sheet metal screw, Phillips pan head
......qty 12 #4-40 x 1/4", machine screw, Phillips pan head
4) From eBay (
http://www.ebay.com):
......qty 1 Arduino Nano V3.0 w/ headers -
LINK (cheaper than Mouser source)
......qty 1 Red LCD 1602 Display Module (HD44780 or compatible) -
LINK......qty 1 30x22 Aluminum Volume Knob -
LINK......qty 2 12B4/12B4A Triode -
LINK......qty 2 9 pin Ceramic Tube Socket PCB (0.750” top diameter) -
LINK5) From Jameco Electronics (
http://www.jameco.com):
......qty 1 24V/1A DC Supply (3-prong) pn# 1940635 -
LINKCostBudgie boards.............$79
Mouser PCB parts.........$60
Mouser chassis parts.....$44
Hardware store............$2
eBay parts.................$56
Jameco supply............$13
Total.......................$254 (plus shipping costs)
Software DownloadsArduino 1.0.5 IDE Software
http://arduino.cc/en/Main/SoftwareBudgie Preamplifier Firmware Version 0.05 (Released 4/25/14)
http://www.diytube.com/arduino/budgiesketchV0_05.zipFront Panel Express 4.3.1 Software
http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/downlo ... -designer/Front Panel Express Top Plate for Budgie Preamplifier
http://www.diytube.com/arduino/budgiepreamp.fpdRev History6/23/14 - Added backorder substitute information.
1/1/14 - Initial release of Budgie Preamplifier.
4/25/14 - Released new V0.05 firmware. Added Debug mode. Some IR fixes and code cleanup.