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czech-one-2 Joined: Aug 06, 2009 Posts: 94	Posted on Jan 09 2017 07:37 PM Chippertheripper wrote: Negative. It's heatsink tape. Really, so two sided tape with a layer of electrical tape won't cut it? Our biggest electrical shop doesn't carry heat sink tape. Last edited: Jan 09, 2017 19:38:15 Top
Chippertheripper Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 819 Semass	Posted on Jan 09 2017 08:23 PM I assume it'll melt the plastic of the electrical tape. Them fets get warm on their own. Top
Gilette Joined: May 04, 2014 Posts: 734	Posted on Jan 10 2017 03:29 AM czech-one-2 wrote: Chippertheripper wrote: Negative. It's heatsink tape. Really, so two sided tape with a layer of electrical tape won't cut it? Our biggest electrical shop doesn't carry heat sink tape. Heatsink tape is mostly used in computers. Find a place that sells computer parts for kids who build their own gaming computer. They have to deal with a lot of heat from processors, graphic cards and memory banks. The tape is usually grey and you only need the thinnest variety to ensure proper cooling and insulation. Last edited: Jan 10, 2017 07:39:34 Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm	Posted on Jan 10 2017 08:18 AM Gilette wrote: czech-one-2 wrote: Chippertheripper wrote: Negative. It's heatsink tape. Really, so two sided tape with a layer of electrical tape won't cut it? Our biggest electrical shop doesn't carry heat sink tape. Heatsink tape is mostly used in computers. Find a place that sells computer parts for kids who build their own gaming computer. They have to deal with a lot of heat from processors, graphic cards and memory banks. The tape is usually grey and you only need the thinnest variety to ensure proper cooling and insulation. Yes, thats right. You can find the same tape on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-2mm-Thick-25M-Roll-LED-HeatSink-Double-Sided-Adhesive-Thermal-Transfer-Tape-/252440286967?var=&hash=item3ac69d16f7 Top
Latherman87 Joined: Dec 20, 2012 Posts: 178 Oklahoma	Posted on Jan 10 2017 08:57 AM I had a complete mind dump when I was putting mine together.......I took off the entire tape all together. Luckily,the mosfets would be mounted facing the tray of my toolbox so i knew it would be a great heatsink.....only thing I had to do was figure out how to insulate them from grounding out on the tray. Then it came to me,I have some insulating "Kapton" tape I use for building megnetic coils,put down a single layer of that stuff and voila! Worked like a charm!That tape can withstand some severe heat too. It's about 20 to 30 bucks for a roll of it,but it'll last forever for how much you need to use each time. — If you want the ultimate,you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price. Brett Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Jan 23 2017 03:58 PM One side down one to go. Channel 1 tested fine. Hopefully Channel 2 solders together faster. — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Jan 24 2017 03:13 PM The latest Surfy project. Duel Reverb Quilty Bear! Thanks go out to Bjorn once again! Love the sound of the new boards! https://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/29093/?page=1#p393677 — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Last edited: Jan 24, 2017 15:46:55 Top
SpaceTimC Joined: Apr 18, 2015 Posts: 189 Bay Area, CA	Posted on Jan 24 2017 10:43 PM My Surfy Bear FET kit showed up today! I am so excited to get it built! — The Reverbivores - we're local favorites! Top
muttomatic Joined: Jul 16, 2007 Posts: 8 Twin Cities	Posted on Jan 25 2017 04:26 PM I got my Surfy Bear Fet Reverb kit the other day. Both of my old accutronics tanks were dead. Fortunately I did have a MOD tank laying around. This thing sounds fantastic! Can't wait to push it tonight at practice! Awesome product, Björn!!! Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Jan 25 2017 04:31 PM I dig my new horizontal MOD! — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top
SandBug Joined: Feb 22, 2016 Posts: 442 California	Posted on Jan 25 2017 04:37 PM stratdancer wrote: The latest Surfy project. Duel Reverb Quilty Bear! Thanks go out to Bjorn once again! Love the sound of the new boards! https://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/29093/?page=1#p393677 Awesome build! Very cool to see it after looking back at your very first post that started this thread. Neat evolution. Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Jan 25 2017 04:49 PM Thanks! I love two tanks into two amps! — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top
mike_fried Joined: Aug 02, 2012 Posts: 162 Nashville, TN	Posted on Jan 29 2017 01:34 AM Latherman87 wrote: Any if you guys chop these little tabs off? It's making my pots sit crooked.....wondering if it serves an important purpose....if not I shall chopem! You can snap it off with needle nose pliers, then insert it in the pot shaft's slot (it's a press-fit) to prevent it from collapsing when tightening the knob's setscrew. Works great! Top
ifallalot Joined: Mar 14, 2012 Posts: 100 Huntington Beach, CA	Posted on Jan 29 2017 08:59 AM I just got an aborted project Surfy Bear from over on OSG. Its basically the PCB kit with the addition of a tank and a pedal enclosure. Once I figure out whether I'm going to make this a pedal and house the tank somewhere else or use that old suitcase I posted a few pages back I'll start adding pictures as I build Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2130	Posted on Jan 29 2017 09:27 AM For the above pot pic, if you have access to an washers, you can use the appropriate size as a spacer. Then if you ever desire to use the tab, it will still be there. When this started, did anyone ever think it would grow to this many pages with so many people involved? Last edited: Jan 29, 2017 09:28:29 Top
Ariel Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1556 Israel	Posted on Jan 29 2017 12:42 PM wfoguy wrote: When this started, did anyone ever think it would grow to this many pages with so many people involved? I did. Another prediction: You ain't seen nothing yet! Thank you so much Bjorn for sending me the new board, after I killed the last one. You're a mensch, and a pleasure to work with. Now I have installed both R3 and R5 in that big enclosure, and daydreaming about switching schemes... they're haunting me. The back can accept 4 PL's and yet another switch if necessary... so it will probably be: Full Stereo if both inputs/outputs are used, or A/B if on one channel. It will look neater once the wires are shortened to measure and routed properly, and I'm currently waiting for some parts. I'll mount two LED's inside those jewels, using rubber spacers to hold them in place. Sticker is just laser printed and lacquered. I like using the "bottom" plate as the top part, as it helps installing everything comfortably, especially with lots of components, and allows space for constant tinkering and probing, as I do. So many possibilities... This FET invention has enabled us all those amazing creations, this project is so much FUN! Last edited: Jan 29, 2017 14:07:44 Top
Gilette Joined: May 04, 2014 Posts: 734	Posted on Jan 29 2017 01:37 PM Wow... Impressive build! I like the printed faceplate too. Must be a challenge to get all the wires back in there. Top
kick_the_reverb Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1337 Escondido, CA	Posted on Jan 29 2017 02:02 PM Nice Ariel! What do the 4-position knob and switch do? My guess switch turns on the knob which is a 4-position reverb color selector? Thanks, Ran — The Scimitars Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2130	Posted on Jan 29 2017 02:09 PM Well, crap. Here we go again. I wait a week and more stuff shows up. Now I'm probably going to have to have a laser cut legend plate and have it coated with unobtanium! Looks great Ariel! Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Jan 29 2017 02:10 PM Wow!!! Nice build! — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top

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