by TomMcNally » Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:53 am
The board is an easy build, make sure you put the tube sockets and the volume pot assembly on the
correct side of the board ... mistakes there would be difficult. Otherwise, it's easy. Download
the code from here, and follow the links for the Arduino setup. Until Shannon updates the docs,
be sure to read all of the posts and take notes ! He mentions the IR setup library, do that.
Measure the three holes in the chassis carefully, they need to line up exactly so the "light pipes"
can bring the RED led light out, and allow remote IR in. I found that my local Ace hardware store
had some nice black #6 sheet metal screws to hold the panel to the chassis. I use aluminum
"rivnuts" on amps, but they aren't approriate when you want a tight flush fit.
Also, I don't think the power switch is on the Mouser BOM, so you 'll need to find one.
I had one from an old computer power supply, so I lucked out, but I don't have a part number.
I found that I had a bad USB cable, so my computer didn't recognize the Arduino. Once I figured
that out, it was smooth sailing. Look through the code for hints on what the buttons do.
Shannon - the red buttons are part # 10KB011 .... lots left, no black. I think the red look nice.
I got my shipment of knobs yesterday (hence the pictures) thanks !