First time building, what do i need?

Aaron0602 · Post by **Aaron0602** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 2:42 pm

Hey guys, I just ordered a JTM45 board from george, and I have zero electronics experience (I do have some experienced friends helping out, don't worry). I was just wondering if you guys could give me a complete list of supplies that I'll need for building the board/amp kit (not George's kit, it's a Marsh JTM45 212). Will I be ok with a regular ol' soldering iron, the kind that runs for 15 bucks and just plugs in? How about solder? Silver or lead? What else will I need? Thanks a lot,

Aaron

Aaron0602 · Post by **Aaron0602** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 5:34 pm

nine people looked at this so far, haven't any of them built an amp? Help!!! (i need somebody, help, ....)

thanks,
aaron

Post by **VelvetGeorge** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 6:12 pm

Hey Aaron, you're going to need some basic hand tools (screwdrivers, needlenose pliers, diagonal cutters) and a multi meter for voltage and resistance readings. Not to mention a soldering iron, not more than 40 watts. Ideally 30 watts.

And a work place where you can take your time and spread things out a little bit.

It might help if your computer is close by as well. That way you won't have to print each page.

George

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 7:42 pm

thanks george. Do you recommend silver solder or 60/40? And also, did you manage to drill the holes for the mojo chassis in my jtm45 board, or did you ship it undrilled?

Aaron0602 · Post by **Aaron0602** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 12:22 am

Sorry, the last post under "guest" is me

gnugear · Post by **gnugear** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 3:29 pm

Some lead benders are nice too. They're really cheap at mouser.com and make the resistor spacing nice and tidy.

I also have some forceps that are REALLY nice for clamping and bending etc,.

Post by **VelvetGeorge** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 3:53 pm

Good call, Gnugear. I didn't think about a lead bender.

I didn't drill the board for any mounting holes. You'll see when you get it that are different ways for you to mount it. I thought I'd let you decide which you prefer.

George