Maddog's Lamington Jr Amplifier build diary

[Chuck]

Hey Maddogm, I'm following this thread closely as about 8 months ago I bought the same kit. Just haven't got around to building it yet!! One thing I want to do is not use the lamington tin, but make an aluminium enclosure for it. There are a couple of bits that look like they've been expoyed to the tin - do you think it would be possible to get them off and then re-epoxy them to a new enclosure? That said, I'm not even sure how you'd get them off! Here's a pic of the offending parts on my kit...

[Maddogm]

Hey Maddogm, I'm following this thread closely as about 8 months ago I bought the same kit. Just haven't got around to building it yet!! One thing I want to do is not use the lamington tin, but make an aluminium enclosure for it. There are a couple of bits that look like they've been expoyed to the tin - do you think it would be possible to get them off and then re-epoxy them to a new enclosure? That said, I'm not even sure how you'd get them off! Here's a pic of the offending parts on my kit...

On mine it was just the 2 big caps. I can't remember what he said he used to stick them there but I think it's mentioned in the instructions somewhere (I don't have them with me atm). Possibly on the layout diagram.

Once you work out what it is you might be able to work out if there's a solvent that will get it off. But it might be easier just to get replacement caps as trying to remove them may damage them. No idea on the cost of those though.

[Moda]

Was reading this thread so joined the forum.
Ive built this and the 15w version. The caps can easily be removed by running a sharp knife underneath. If you need to re-attach them just run a small line of silicone underneath and let dry.
Also watch out for the orientation of the single transistor for the preamp. Its a bit ambiguous in the instructions.
If you solder it in the wrong way the amp will work but you actually get an amazing octave up effect.
Google the transistor pinouts and you will be fine.
I would also like to point out that this still a high voltage amp. Safety first. You will get a jolt if you go poking around without thinking first.
The 2w is actually a great little amp and louder than what you realise.
Have fun!