Just a quick photo of the Roackmite board sockets and switching hardware inside the Hammond box.
The Box measures 111X60X30 mm (outside dimensions) and is the perfect size for this project. It is extremely robust and should be more than adequate for my needs.
If you are contemplating building a Rockmite please be aware that there are several modifications that various operators have made which are easy to incorporate just as long as you know about them before you install all of the components.
- There is a power modification that just involves changing the 2N2222 for a 2N3866
- There is a volume control that involves removing 1 resistor and installing a 1 Meg pot.
I am not a great constructor with only average ability in this area. I found the screen printed board easy to follow and just large enough to build comfortably. There are no surface mount components to worry about or coils to wind.In fact the hardest part for me was wiring the coaxial cable to the board itself without causing a short.
I bought the Rockmite from Kanga Products whose service I thought was excellent. The only part that is not included in the kit is the box to finish it off with.
The Hammond Box came from Bitsbox who also provide a very rapid and efficient service.
The board was built over 2 days but could easily be finished in 1 if you are not as over cautious as me. The box was easy to drill to install the sockets and switches. So in conclusion I am very pleased with kit and I definitely got a great sense of achievement in completing it successfully.
73 de Jim G0HGH
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