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“Baby Will” Valve Junior Conversion
Version 4
Build Manual
22 September 2009
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4. Project Overview
You’ll find that this is a fun project that can be completed by an inexperienced
builder in a day or two. We at GuitarAmplifierPCBs.com wrote this manual
specifically for the novice builder. So anyone can do it. Really, it’s simple and it
doesn’t require expensive tools or complex equipment.
4.1 Here’s what you’ll need:
4.1.1 Parts:
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The “Baby Will” circuit board
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Misc. parts and components (refer to the VJ Conversion parts list
document for a full listing of what parts are needed and where you
can buy them)
4.1.2 Tools:
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Phillips head screw driver
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Standard screw driver
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Needle nose pliers
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Adjustable wrench
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Power drill (corded or cordless)
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1/8, 5/15, 3/8 in. Metal cutting drill bits
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Unibit or punch (you’ll need something to make two 7/8 in. holes)
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Soldering iron (15-40 watt power rating)
4.1.3 Supplies:
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Fluxed solder
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Roughly 3 ft. 600v rated wire (22-18 AWG)
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¼” – 32 Spade connectors (you’ll need at least three)
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Tag strip
