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Trinity Amps TriFly Pcb Builder's Manual (56 pages)

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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
1 Install Transformers

24
- Assembly Steps Summary
  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
- Warning
  36
  - Please Read this Information Carefully
    36
- Troubleshooting
  37
  - Hum
    37
  - Volume Test
    37
  - Faulty Tube
    37
  - Severely Unmatched Output Tubes in a Push Pull Amplifier
    38
  - Faulty Power Supply Filter Caps
    38
  - Faulty Bias Supply in Fixed Bias Amplifiers
    39
  - Unbalanced or Not-Ground-Referenced Filament Winding
    39
  - Defective Input Jack
    39
  - Poor AC Grounding
    39
  - Induced Hum
    39
  - Poor Internal Wire Routing
    39
  - Poor AC Chassis Ground at Power Transformer
    40
  - Defective Internal Grounding
    40
  - Hiss
    40
  - Metal Film Resistor Substitutions
    40
  - Squealing/Feedback
    41
  - Radio Interference
    41
  - Scratchy Sounds on Potentiometer(S)
    41
  - Amp Buzz or Rattle When Installed in Cabinet
    41
Appendix 1 - Tone Tweaking

44
- More Tips for Fine Tuning Your Amp
  45
Appendix 2 - How to Read Resistor Color Codes

46
- First the Code
  46
- How to Read the Color Code
  46
Appendix 3 - How to Read Capacitor Codes

47
Appendix 4 - Trifly PCB Bill of Materials

50
Appendix 5 - FAQ

51

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Trinity Amps TriFly Pcb Builder's Manual (56 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Install Transformers

2 Install IEC, Power Switch, Tube Sockets and Output Jacks

3 Wire up and Test the Power Transformer and Power Switch

4 Build Sub-Assemblies Volume Control and Input Jack

5 Build Sub-Assembly Printer Circuit Board (PCB)

6 Install Sub-Assembly PCB

7 Install LED in V1 Tube Socket

8 Output Transformer Connection and Power Transformer Connection

9 Wire up the Heaters; Check Wiring

10 Start-Up

Appendix 1 - Tone Tweaking

Appendix 2 - How to Read Resistor Color Codes

Appendix 3 - How to Read Capacitor Codes

Appendix 4 - Trifly PCB Bill of Materials

Appendix 5 - FAQ

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