Speedball Upgrade - Fail Voltage Check

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Reply #15 on: September 25, 2023, 05:48:05 PM
My undercarriage handiwork.

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Reply #16 on: September 25, 2023, 06:32:14 PM
Two of the pins of a TIP50 are soldered together.  This can turn a transistor into a diode and burn up your amp.  Definitely make sure no other pairs of pins are touching and clip those down so they can't touch.

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Reply #17 on: September 27, 2023, 05:10:04 PM
Thank you. That did it!