[Sean8]

I'm thinking about building my first CMoy. I just wanted to know if I should do the things I would want in it.

I would want to add these features to the CMoy:
-Dual input (1/8" jack and iPod LOD) with switch to choose which is active
-Volume Control
-Rechargeable and replaceable battery(ies)
-Dual output (1/4" and 1/8") with switch to choose which is active

Do you think these mods are too ambitious for my first build?
Are they even technically possible? I think they are possible with my limited knowledge of electronics.

Thanks for the input.

 

[nkk]

They are all possible to do electronically, but to fit all of that into the altoids tin is probably impossible. It seems not that much, but think of how deep a 1/4 inch jack must be, and think of that inside an altoids tin. I would suggest building a tangentsoft (or the bass boost version with PCB) of the simple CMOY, then you can add things later when you are comfortable with DIY. You will just need a bigger case.

Also, the rechargeable battery requires a whole charging circuit, so that adds a good amount of junk to stuff into a case. What you need to do is think if you really need a 1/4 inch jack on a portable amplifier. If for some reason yes, good luck.

-Nkk

PS: LODs can terminate in mini jacks, so you do not need that extra input. Just an LOD that terminates in 3.5mm.