Yeah, a bit too snug in there, fraught with problems. I usually build first then box after, just my preferred method, very rarely have I got everything to fit the other way around, I really need to see everything first.
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I thought that by using the GGG template that they would have sensible spacing. Once I get the smaller SPDT switches I think I can make it work. If not, then 9mm pots might be required.
We have slightly different build preferences then. I like to drill the enclosure and mostly do the off-board wiring in place so I can get the wire lengths just right.
Fair enough. I did think of the 9mm pots when i saw those 16 mm ones but I still wasn't sure of the clearance with the jacks positioned there when the jack is in place.
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The photos don't really show, but there is plenty of clearance vertically between the 6.5mm jacks and the pots. 125B enclosures have a lot of height. The only clearance issue is between the pots and the switches. My SPST switches arrived today so I will test this evening. Hopefully I will have enough space that I don't have to junk the enclosure.
And I will make an updated copy of the template for next time.
SPST switches did help, as did a bit of pot leg bending to get another mm or 2. It's still a tighter fit at the top of the enclosure than I would like, but should be workable so long as I insulate with electrical tape to prevent accidental shorts.
Also got the primer on the enclosure today. Going with a British racing green in keeping with the original.
Tidy as!
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Finished the off-board wiring tonight, but still haven't boxed since enclosure isn't ready. Hooked up to the amp and spent 5 minutes wondering why there was no sound at all.
Debugging was easy. I hadn't fitted the op amp into the socket 😊
After that, it works nicely. Didn't spend any time dialing it in, but all controls work as they should