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Bottlehead Kits => Crack => Topic started by: unowndanger on July 02, 2018, 10:00:33 AM
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Hi there. I was wondering if I could have some assistance with my BH Crack. I built it around December and every now and then I would get some crackling sounds. Usually, tapping the wooden case would work, but I want to see if I can fix the issue. I'm linking images of the build below, and I can provide any extra information I can.
I've gone through some threads and seen that others are checking resistance amongst other variables. I'd have no problem doing the same, just didn't wanna mess with anything I'm not 100% knowledgeable on. All parts are stock, nothing changed/modded, no speedball.
Thank you for your time!
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There are many solder joints that need to be reflowed or have a little solder added. You should also trim back all those leads that are sticking out.
A good example of a problem area is the center lug of the 9 pin socket. The black wire that goes into there looks like it has absolutely no solder holding it there.
To better trim the wires, consider buying a set of side cutters that will let you get into those tight spots. Here's a good example that isn't super costly:
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Plato/170?qs=sGAEpiMZZMuxaxGVT3gSIgmbnclZjJnr9MSYMGh0b%2fw%3d (https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Plato/170?qs=sGAEpiMZZMuxaxGVT3gSIgmbnclZjJnr9MSYMGh0b%2fw%3d)
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Awesome thank you! Can you give me an example with those images of a joint that was poorly done and a joint that is well done, that way I have a reference of sorts? Thank you!
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Page 51.
Also page 36.
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A2 looks OK. The center post of the 9 pin socket does not.