TrinityAmps TriFly PCB Builders Guide v1.docx
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
WARNING ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Please Read this Information Carefully ............................................................................................................. 7
Version Control ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Product Overview and Specs ................................................................................................................................. 11
Guitar Amplifier Basics .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Distortion ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
General Amplifier Operation ................................................................................................................................ 15
Some DO NOTS .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Some DOs ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Introduction to Vacuum Tubes and Common Terms .......................................................................................... 16
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Switches and wire .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Physical layout .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Grounding ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Insulated jacks .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Minimizing transformer interference .................................................................................................................... 20
Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Assembling the amp ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Tools .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Soldering ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Making a Voltage Measurement ............................................................................................................................ 22
Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Tube Pin Numbering .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Potentiometer Pin Numbering .............................................................................................................................. 23
Assembly Steps Summary .......................................................................................................................................... 24
1. Install Transformers ............................................................................................................................................... 24
2. Install IEC, Power Switch, Tube Sockets and Output Jacks ........................................................................... 25
3. Wire up and test the Power Transformer and Power Switch .......................................................................... 26
Grounding Scheme ................................................................................................................................................. 26
4. Build sub assemblies Volume Control and Input Jack ..................................................................................... 28
5. Build sub assembly Printer Circuit Board (PCB) ............................................................................................... 29
6. Install sub assembly PCB ...................................................................................................................................... 30
7. Install LED in V1 tube socket .............................................................................................................................. 31
8. Output Transformer Connection and Power Transformer Connection ....................................................... 31
9. Wire up the Heaters; Check Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 32
10. Start Up .................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Trinity TRIFLY Voltage Chart ................................................................................................................................. 36
