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GGG PCBs in a 1590B Enclosure

Started by swinginguitar, June 20, 2011, 09:35:55 AM

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swinginguitar

June 20, 2011, 09:35:55 AM
I bought a few PCBs from General Gtr Gadgets. Apparently their boards are designed to fit crossways in a 125 type enclosure, but I am trying to make them work in a 1590B type enclosure.

Has anyone done this? Any tips? I'm trying to get a 3PDT, 2-4 pots, DC jack, 1/4" jacks, and LEDs in here (no batteries...).

Govmnt_Lacky

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June 20, 2011, 09:44:19 AM
Which boards?
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swinginguitar

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June 20, 2011, 11:13:55 AM
EA  Trem, RAT, and BSIAB2

Govmnt_Lacky

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June 20, 2011, 12:23:56 PM
The width of a standard 1590B box appears to be 55 to 56mm. Going by that.... and the measurements of the GGG pcb transfers that are on JD's site, I think all 3 of those boards could fit into a 1590B  ;)

You may have to do some filing or cutting to "squeeze" then into the enclosure however, it looks totally do-able  ;D
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Philippe

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June 20, 2011, 02:09:43 PM
Side-mounted input/output jacks & DC/adaptor with a 1590B.

Top-loaded input/output jacks & DC adaptor will fit/work with a 125 enclosure...on a Hammond 1590B they compete with the potentiometers for adequate spacing/clearance.

The side-mounted input/output jack wiring also forces you to maintain some PCB clearance. Velcro may be better suited than nylon stand-offs to secure the board to the enclosure.

Govmnt_Lacky

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June 20, 2011, 02:20:52 PM
Quote from: Philippe on June 20, 2011, 02:09:43 PM
The side-mounted input/output jack wiring also forces you to maintain some PCB clearance. Velcro may be better suited than nylon stand-offs to secure the board to the enclosure.

I use this format for both 1590B and 125B enclosures. I use 3M double-sided foam tape to secure the board to the tops of enclosed In/Out jacks. Works like a champ for me  ;)

Just need to be aware of the component height(s) when mounting the board this way.
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swinginguitar

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June 20, 2011, 02:30:45 PM
Thanks!

Anyone got any photos?

I thought about the cutting filing approach, but would rather not if I don't have to.

The velcro idea is good, but may conflict with my LEDs if it's unermounted like that.

S'pose I could foam tae it to the back of the pots....
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