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Page Last Updated - 27 June 2009
Current Number of Projects - 137


Introduction

The projects presented here are a mixture of basic (and not so basic) designs. Of these, most are originally designed by me, and have some unique quality which makes them worthy of publication, while others are simple extensions of basic theory. Not all have been built and verified, but with those that have not this is not an issue, since they cannot help but work. Of those which are not tested, they have all been simulated to verify that no stupid mistakes have been made, and will work (if correctly built) on the first attempt.

These projects are not intended for the novice electronics hobbyist, since they all require some basic (or in some cases advanced) knowledge of electronic circuit construction, mounting power transistors, soldering techniques, mains wiring, etc. Make sure you read (and heed) all warnings and the disclaimer before starting construction.


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UpdatesProject modifications and updates

Projects by Classification

Project TypeNumber
All projects in numerical order137
Power Amplifiers and Accessories24Power amps, supplies, indicators, soft start, etc.
Headphone Amplifiers/ Adapters5Adapt power amps for headphone use, build dedicated headphone amps
Preamps and Accessories16Preamps, tone controls, equalisers, phono, etc.
Crossovers and Effects17Electronic (active) crossovers, limiters, etc.
Power Supplies19Power supplies for preamps, power amps and power switching systems
Musical Instrument9Guitar, bass and keyboard amps and accessories
Mixers, Meters, etc.8Mixers large and small, metering amplifiers, phantom power, etc.
Digital Audio Applications1Just like it says ...
Test Equipment15Measurement systems, including meters, oscillators, etc.
Microphones and mic preamps5Again, just like it says ...
Miscellaneous11Anything that doesn't fit into the main categories above
Lighting3A small selection of lighting effects (desk, dimmers, etc.)
Loudspeakers4Subwoofer equalisers, electrostatic speaker (for info only).

Each project description has one or more "flags", that indicate the status of the project itself. Some are only available in the full list (in numerical order), while others are only shown in the category lists. The flags are as follows ...

Flags Description
dd Month YYYY The design (or update) is less than 2 months (or thereabouts) old.
Update There has been a update of sufficient importance to make sure that you know about it.
!! Mains !! Mains wiring is involved, and is potentially dangerous - heed all warnings ! Note that this symbol is displayed on specifically mains powered projects, but other projects may also need a power supply which also requires mains wiring.
PCBs available PCBs are (or will be) available for any project marked with this symbol. Boards may not be available immediately, but are expected within a month of publication of the project or posting of the PCB symbol.
DateThe page was added or updated on the date shown (new updates are shown in red)

Updates

ESP reserves the right to change or update projects without notice, so it is important to be aware that a change may have been made.  You should always watch for updates of previously published items.  These are shown as a date beside the project (in the "Flags" column). Do not build any of the circuits presented here without checking for updates first.  A "new" symbol indicates an update within the last two months or so (but this might vary). Special cases might be listed from time to time - these are likely to be important! Updates less than 3 months old will have the date in red.


Note Carefully

Please see the ESP disclaimer for important information

WARNING

Mains wiring should be carried out by suitably qualified persons only. Under no circumstances should any reader construct any mains operated equipment unless absolutely sure of his/her abilities in this area. Death or serious injury (to the constructor or others) may be uncommon with home construction of mains powered projects, but the risk is ever-present. The author takes no responsibility for any injury or death resulting from, whether directly or indirectly, the reader's inability to appreciate the hazards of household mains voltages and the correct wiring practices for your country. Please read the disclaimer now if you have not done so already.

Although I am happy to provide assistance to prospective builders, I cannot (and will not) be drawn into prolonged e-mail exchanges if the project does not work as expected. I can say with complete confidence that all projects presented will work ... if properly constructed according to the published design. This is not to say that no help will be available - I will help where I can.

It is inevitable that in some cases (due to component tolerances, for example), a project may require a different value resistor, capacitor (or whatever) to correct for an unexpected variation. Since I cannot control or predict the quality of components sourced by readers, nor the standard of workmanship in assembly, it is not possible to allow for every contingency.

Please do not attempt the construction of any project which you do not fully understand, or if you do not feel completely confident that you can build the project without further assistance. Do not expect me to be able to diagnose an obscure fault remotely, and especially if the project has been modified in any way whatsoever.


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