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Message started by CCAT707 on 01/30/22 at 16:51:41

Title: Layout
Post by CCAT707 on 01/30/22 at 16:51:41

Does anybody have a template that can be used for proper placement of the holes needed for tubes, etc, for top of a ZKIT1 enclosure?

Title: Re: Layout
Post by Divasson on 01/30/22 at 21:18:26

I had the same problem when I assembled mine. I just took several photocopies of the board, and adhered with tape to the top of the amplifier enclosure. Then I could mark the holes and drill them.

I also bought a metal punch but ended up using conical drills of several sizes - that went faster and cleaner than the punch. It was my first project involving metal work!

Title: Re: Layout
Post by CCAT707 on 01/31/22 at 15:01:59

Appreciate the follow up. Unfortunately my amplifier is completely assembled on a wooden base. It works beautifully, but I'm concerned about the open "hot" voltage points being exposed.

Title: Re: Layout
Post by nipsy on 02/01/22 at 07:21:49

@ccat707 Could you post a picture or two of your board mounted amp ? I'm getting to the part where I'm ready to assemble and test and thought I would mount to a board first and then transfer to a chassis. I'm curious how you set yours up. Thanks in advance !

Title: Re: Layout
Post by CCAT707 on 02/02/22 at 20:13:19

I left transformer leads long intentionally, should I solidify plans going forward.

Title: Re: Layout
Post by nipsy on 02/03/22 at 01:34:13

Thanks for sharing that picture ! Your build looks nice. How does it sound ? I like the way you attached the power cord iec connector to your board. I’ll get to install my transformers in two weeks and power it up. I like the simplicity of board mounting, but am also a bit worried about the high voltage.

Title: Re: Layout
Post by Jake Middleton on 02/09/22 at 21:31:26

I did the same thing and I ended up printing page 2 of the manual and played with the sizing to get it right. Just have to remember to flip it the right way for your set up. (mine was upside down).

If I did it again, I'd make the marks before I soldered anything onto the board.

Title: Re: Layout
Post by CCAT707 on 02/09/22 at 23:52:19

Thanks! I did print via the method you suggested. A little playing around with print sizing, but got it to scale. Next time all plan ahead!
Thanks again!