cigar box amp FK617 kit

built using Qkits fk617 amplifier for teacher mono 15watt. Speaker is 20watt rms Jensen car speaker. This is my first actual electronics component build. Also added the VU meter from Qkits. http://store.qkits.com/

The brand is actually Future Kits. All in all a great first experience with PC board soldering and wiring.

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[redrocker1055]

What do they mean by "assembly required?"

[chainduck]

@redrocker1055 They mean you have to solder it all to the circuit board. It's not hard to do, but does take around 4-6 hours to sort through and solder all those resistors. Usually, qkits will list a price of around $10 to assemble it for you...meaning you get the kit all presoldered and ready for you to solder on your switches and speaker lines...etc.

[redrocker1055]

@chainduck I kinda figured that's what they had in mind, just thought I find out for sure... I'm not really handy with a soldering gun outside of fixing a lose wire on a volume or tone pot. So I believe I'll start with the ruby amp from your other vids. The diagram appears to be something I can handle easier then this one just starting out.

One other question, if you don't mind - what kind of board should I use? Is there a specific type or will any do?

Thanks

[chainduck]

@redrocker1055 I prefer the Ruby and other LM386 type circuits because of the simplicity and great tone. They don't do clean very well....but the crunch is terrific. I just use a generic project board for doing a solder up...just leave the ends of the components long enough to act as your traces. I think only one wire jumper is required after that. Otherwise, email me for a fellow that can make you a PCB..

[LonelyLumberJack]

hey looks great. i'm looking to build my own but i can't find any wiring blue prints on the internet. could you maybe send me a link or something you used to outline where all your wires went?

[chainduck]

@LonelyLumberJack

I just used the diagram that was included with the amp kit. The only real wiring was to the on off switch and the power and speaker lines. The VU meter is simply wired inline with the speaker. It doesn't require any separate power.

[MegaThegame619]

oye vientos!!!!!

oye me puedes pasar el circuito y que componentes ocupastes

[pegasomarcelo]

See this

youtube.com/watch?v=YHfoON7ukS­c

[jep17]

I would like to build a similar amp with my 11 year old son. We found the FK617 kit, but could you give us the part number or name of the VU-meter and lighted switch you used? Were these purchased at Qkits?

Thank you in advance for any assistance.

[jep17]

I would like to build this amp with my 11 year old son. We found the Qkit FK617, but could you be so kind as to give us the name or part number of the VU-meter, and the lighted power switch? Were they purchased from Qkits also?

Thanks in advance for any help or assistance.