thinking of changing the layout

[paulw]

Got my Quickie kit today, but must say, even before I start, I'm thinking of re-arranging the layout to a more conventional one - switches at the front tubes behind, batteries in the middle (and underneath) and all the sockets at the back.  Obviously I'll need to cut a new top-plate, the wires won't reach and I'm easily confused ;-)  But all that aside is there any other reason not to try this?

I was going to up the chassis plate size to an 8x10 and use an old Foreplay III enclosure I've got.

Paul

[machinehead]

Good idea, I was also thinking the next one I build would have the RCA's at the back, volume control in the front....

[Paul Birkeland]

Well, there is no power transformer to worry about, so the layout is somewhat flexible.  We patterned the layout to be a little bit of a throwback to the original Foreplay, and to minimize the amount of wiring that had to be done.  You can do all of that relocating, just be sure you have plenty of hookup wire available.

[paulw]

Well, there is no power transformer to worry about, so the layout is somewhat flexible.  We patterned the layout to be a little bit of a throwback to the original Foreplay, and to minimize the amount of wiring that had to be done.  You can do all of that relocating, just be sure you have plenty of hookup wire available.

Yes, I can appreciate the elegant simplicity of the layout, short routing between components....but I think I'll give it a go.  Can always rebuild as standard if I make a total mess of things, will try and cut a new top plate this weekend and see how it goes - as I suspect this will be the most challenging part!

Paul