Any Advice for Assembly?

  • Another good build blog: https://tr-bob.tumblr.com/page/2

    Some advice I'm using myself:
    • Use a decent soldering iron and solder. I'm using Kester '44' Rosin Core.
      Wear eye protection and use a fan to vent your workspace.
      Get some good quality side snips, a desoldering pump and some braid.
      Use a forming tool
      Use a heat sink when soldering the transistors.
      Get a cheap component tester on Ebay.
      Don't use a mains transformer.
      Take your time and try not to make any mistakes :mrgreen:
  • I would say go component by component, value by value. But before start with a new value count to make sure you have the correct amount. It's faster and there are fewer chances you'll make a mistake. If you end up with an extra resistor 47k, you know you made a mistake, but chances are you won't if you're a little bit careful.

    Also, be careful when clipping leads. I was clipping too fast and pulled a couple pads.

    In the end, I didn't have any problems when I powered it for the first time.
  • Thank you both for your replies. It's good to see that there is nothing too specific to this build and its generally just advice. Thanks again.