Quote: Originally Posted by n_maher Separate will probably be cheaper. After that I think it's pretty much personal preference. Nate, I saw the 16x12x3 Par-Metal chassis case you used for an M^3 on headwize.com M^3 build discussion thread. Do you think electrical interference...

Quote: Originally Posted by Yanomami I can solder, my dream is to build an amp maybe even a tubie (Millett???), BUT my electronics knowledge is minimal but otherwise I'm pretty good at building things). Am I a hopeless case? Help.... My first project is M^3 plus STEPS, which...

Quote: Ah, no. This is the best DMM Fluke makes. It'll run you about $9,500. So 189 is best Fluke hand-held DMM

Is 189 the most decent one by Fluke?

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Ha, glew, that's nice, I don't have tool for tapping, that's why I hestitated. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by The_Duke_Of_Eli You can always rent power tools for a day or two for a very reasonable amount. Better than ordering and much cheaper. Check out your local Home Depot tool rental centre in Toronto. Oh yeah, that's a great option! Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by evo_lution Mine waiting for a case Yeah, It actually looks not bad

Mine in a carton box enclosure sponsored by Mouser Don't laugh at me pls

OH yes, that'll cost more definitely. I'll probably go for a temp plastic housing which I can cut/making holes with a knife, and pick up tools later for real casing. Thanks.

Hi there, I just finished circuitry part of an M^3 with STEPS, now this naked babe is happily singing I wonder how I can make a case for it without tools(ie, drill and bits), I have spent quite a lot of money for this project, no budget left for casing tools. Does Hammond/Par-Metal provide...

Oh yeah, I actually meant that.

Oops, I didn't notice that AMB actually used a 70062 in his STEPS for M^3, mine does generate pretty much heat. I just soldered the heatsink down, pretty big bulby joint So seems that I need to tap the heatsinks of M^3 and solder them down too.

Hi there, I am assembling a STEPS PSU, a simple question here, do I need to solder the heatsink on the board, of course I have soldered down the pins of LM317. Thanks. BTW, following are the measurements I got on the board: TP1 and TP2: around 36.1V TP3 and TP5: around 47.3V PSU set at 27V...

I see. Thanks.

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UPS is really evil. A hard lesson learned So, for ordering from US, I need to go with USPS or express services from UPS/FedEx, with which no brokerage fee is charged, am I right? Thanks AlanY! Edit: Or maybe another way is calling in at Digi-Key and have them special order parts not...

Gosh, I have little experience with UPS, I chose UPS standard because it seemed to be the most cheap shipping method. Thank you for letting me know this.

Hi Canadians out there, I ordered some stuff from Mouser some days ago, today the package is supposed to show up, the sad news is the duty charge is ridiculously high, I ordered some C$70+ parts, and I was told that the customs duty charge is around $40+ Oh my goodness, how can I live...

Hi there, I am assembling this DC power supply cord(DigiKey part number: CP-2184) to STEPS board, but I am not sure which wire goes to VOUT and which to GND, can anybody kindly help? Thanks in advance!

Thanks. Edit: BTW, do you mean Interlink® Portable 400 MkII Bandwidth Balanced Stereo RCA to 1/8" Mini in here: http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=135 There's another one called Monster Standard® Interlink® Portable 200-Stereo RCA to 1/8" Mini in here...

Hi there, I want to use my iPod as source for my M³ amp, so I need a mini to RCA cable, do you guys have some specific recommendation for it, brand and model? Or is it suggested to make one such cable? Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by Windchill If you use the Amveco you wouldn't need to bolt it down. If you get another toroidal, Plitron for example, you'd need to bolt it. Soldering the pins of the Amveco holds it in place just fine. Thanks Windchill.

BTW, do you guys bolt the transformer onto the STEPS PCB? I just noticed it has a hole for it, I wonder if the 8 soldering points can hold the transformer in case it's turned upside down. How long should the screw be? What kind of nuts and screws are normally needed for projects like STEPS and...

A shame I didn't do enough homework before I ask question, Wow!you guys are so fast. Thanks a lot!