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Budgie Preamplifier Manual - Schematics, Parts Lists and Chassis Drill Locations
Parts To Build
1) 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) - LINK
5) From Jameco Electronics (http://www.jameco.com):
......qty 1 24V/1A DC Supply (3-prong) pn# 1940635 - LINK
Cost
Budgie 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 Downloads
Arduino 1.0.5 IDE Software
http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
Budgie Preamplifier Firmware Version 0.05 (Released 4/25/14)
http://www.diytube.com/arduino/budgiesketchV0_05.zip
Front 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.fpd
Rev History
6/23/14 - 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.
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