Hello All,
I am constructing a Cigar Box Guitar (CBG) with a built in 2 watt mini amp. I am using the FK602 2 watt power amp kit made by Future Kit (at http://www.futurekit.com) and purchased from QualityKits (at http://www.qkits.com). Construction of the kit is complete (after one or two minor mishaps) and is functioning properly.
However, the volume control is board mounted and I would really like to have the volume control mounted on and accessible from the outside of the CBG.
My question is this...
Do I have to de-solder and remove the existing trim pot or can I just add a surface mounted trim pot connected in parallel with the original pot (left at full R value)?
I have attached a copy of the circuit schematic and component list. I have noticed several labeling discrepancies (copied from original schematic, several component values are incomplete and several pin numbers are missing from the IC) in the schematic, I hope these are not a problem.
Please bear in mind I have very large and cumbersome hands and delicate work is tenuous at best. Hence the "one or two minor mishaps".
I appreciate any suggestions and help given.
Thanks in advance,
williamj
I am constructing a Cigar Box Guitar (CBG) with a built in 2 watt mini amp. I am using the FK602 2 watt power amp kit made by Future Kit (at http://www.futurekit.com) and purchased from QualityKits (at http://www.qkits.com). Construction of the kit is complete (after one or two minor mishaps) and is functioning properly.
However, the volume control is board mounted and I would really like to have the volume control mounted on and accessible from the outside of the CBG.
My question is this...
Do I have to de-solder and remove the existing trim pot or can I just add a surface mounted trim pot connected in parallel with the original pot (left at full R value)?
I have attached a copy of the circuit schematic and component list. I have noticed several labeling discrepancies (copied from original schematic, several component values are incomplete and several pin numbers are missing from the IC) in the schematic, I hope these are not a problem.
Please bear in mind I have very large and cumbersome hands and delicate work is tenuous at best. Hence the "one or two minor mishaps".
I appreciate any suggestions and help given.
Thanks in advance,
williamj
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