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MickeyDelp
Joined: Feb 26, 2010 Posts: 42 Location: Austin TX
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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:33 am Post subject:
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Hello all.
I have breadboarded a WSG and added a simple LM386 amplifier (see attached). It sounds OK. However, when I use it, it does not give me the "Twilight Zone" fade out effect on power down. This seems a bit odd to me since it works fine using a Radio Shack mini amplifier (which is at least 25 years old, BTW) which is also based on the LM386. Radio Shack was kind enough to print the schematic inside the amp case (see attached).
So, my question is: do I have to add all the other parts to make the LM386 a usable amplifier, or is there a simpler solution?
Thanks in advance,
Mickey
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RF
Joined: Mar 23, 2007 Posts: 1502 Location: Northern Minnesota, USA
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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:01 am Post subject:
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Hi Mickey -
I'm just guessing - but does the amp you built run off the same power supply as the wsg, and switching off the wsg also switches off the amp?
If so, I'll say the current draw of the amp just quickly drains the caps in the wsg that are responsible for the 'normal' wsg power down noises...
Zat make any sense?
Try a separate power supply on the amp and see if that 'cures' it.
bruce
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MickeyDelp
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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:13 am Post subject:
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Doh!
That was the problem. It works fine now. Thanks, Bruce - for both the answer and the welcome. |
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RF
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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:30 am Post subject:
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I'm glad it was as easy as that
Make some noise and record it, take some pics and share them... Love to hear and see what you are doing....
bruce _________________ www.sdiy.org/rfeng
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