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H5 A3 & B1 AMP UPDATE FOR X2 MODULE
Posted: 28 Dec 2020 16:32
by exxos
Continuation from the previous thread..
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewt ... 602#p52861
You only need to do this mod if you plan to use the MIDI SYNTH X2 module. The amp board will correct the volume levels for the X2 and mix it correctly with the YM audio. The amp board will be added to future H5 revisions.
The 2 caps circled on the X2 board need removing and solder blobbing over. These caps create a lot of hiss in the audio and have to be removed.
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Re: H5 A3 AMP UPDATE FOR X2 MODULE
Posted: 28 Dec 2020 16:35
by exxos
Assuming your not using the DMA internal headers.. Solder a header pin here..
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Re: H5 A3 AMP UPDATE FOR X2 MODULE
Posted: 28 Dec 2020 16:38
by exxos
Remove the 2 caps C61,C59 .. Solder a bodge wire onto the 2 left pads as shown..
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Also solder a bodge wire on "3" on the header pins (top right of image)
Re: H5 A3 AMP UPDATE FOR X2 MODULE
Posted: 28 Dec 2020 16:43
by exxos
NOTE: This "winamp board" fix should no longer be done.
Solder amp board on the GND header and solder the 2 bodge wires...
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Re: H5 A3 AMP UPDATE FOR X2 MODULE
Posted: 28 Dec 2020 16:44
by exxos
Solder a small bodge wire onto 5V (I used the floppy power connector)
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Re: H5 A3 AMP UPDATE FOR X2 MODULE
Posted: 28 Dec 2020 16:49
by exxos
Long bodge wire on OP as shown below......
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The other end goes to the H5 amp circuit. Remove the capacitor and solder the wire on the top pad as shown below.
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Re: H5 A3 AMP UPDATE FOR X2 MODULE
Posted: 28 Dec 2020 16:53
by exxos
A quick dump of a small midi player and some midi files to try it out with..
MIDI.zip
Re: H5 A3 AMP UPDATE FOR X2 MODULE
Posted: 28 Dec 2020 16:57
by exxos
AMP BOARD MOD - Should probably do this one first :lol: :roll:
Circled are 2 resistors which need to be "rotated" and resoldered in as shown below...
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EDIT:
I guess the people who do the above mod last didn't read the install guide fully before starting :lol: :chairsmack:
Re: H5 A3 AMP UPDATE FOR X2 MODULE
Posted: 28 Dec 2020 18:00
by AndresPlazaR
Just to double check: this amp board is only needed in the A3 boards, not the B1? Asking because of the post subject, and I thought it was also needed for the B1...
If, indeed, is needed for the B1, when it will be available in your store? Just to make one order/shipment with other products. :-)
Andres.
Re: H5 A3 AMP UPDATE FOR X2 MODULE
Posted: 28 Dec 2020 18:05
by exxos
AndresPlazaR wrote: 28 Dec 2020 18:00
Just to double check: this amp board is only needed in the A3 boards, not the B1? Asking because of the post subject, and I thought it was also needed for the B1...
Its needed for the B1 also, It should be the same install as A3...but maybe I forget something I don't know.. I will put B1 in the subject...
AndresPlazaR wrote: 28 Dec 2020 18:00
when it will be available in your store? Just to make one order/shipment with other products. :-)
I am working on this now...