First build - Noisy Cricket

[bamslam69]

Here's my first ever build, the Noisy Cricket.

[m-Kresol]

Sorry, but I can't see any pictures... 

[bamslam69]

Grr, bear with me, mate. I'll get this...
4 posts makes a noob.

[bamslam69]

Lets try this
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ukmizbem3414cuh/P1020278.JPG?dl=0

[bamslam69]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vtccz6rirciv6er/P1020280.JPG?dl=0

Okay I suppose I can shrink it and just attach a small image. Used another forum similar in the past.

Anyway, it's the noisy cricket, wired up on some veroboard. I liked the idea of the "beta bass" mod included in the instructions, so added in a rotary switch, going between 3 capacitors for different bass levels.
I have it running through my amp's 12" Celestion, and far out it's pretty loud for 1/2Watt!

Wife had a spare lunchbox lying around. Made sense. Future plans are for a tube cricket - I'll case that one up a bit better. LOL.

[bamslam69]

I'll try again...

[m-Kresol]

I totally dig the idea of the lunch box! well done

[bamslam69]

Lol, it makes for quick and easy battery changes!
It's definitely a bit of a birds nest in there. Hopefully things like this improve over time.

[jimilee]

Very nice sit. A bit of a birds nest huh? I don't think some of those wires are even hooked up :p kidding, great job for a first build and vero none the less!!


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[bamslam69]

I will have you know I checked every wire against my schematic with a dried out highlighter I found with the lid left off, thankyou very much!

Also found out that you should install the dc jack BEFORE you solder it, but that's a job for the near future.

[Leevibe]

Working amp = great first build! Keep it up.

[stringsthings]

Great 1st build.  Wiring gets easier as you go along.  PCBs with board mounted pots are fantastic.

I like how you matched the knobs with the enclosure.

[bamslam69]

Yeah it was a fluke with the colour matching!