Building the simplest, best sounding, yet most inefficient Audio Amp! || Class A Audio Amp Tutorial

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In this project I will be showing you how to create a class A audio amp. The great thing about such amps is that they only require a few components and sound awesome. On the other hand though, their efficiency is not that great. But since I will be creating this amp for a smartphone with a USB Type-C port for powering the amp, it should be just fine. So let me show you how to calculate a design for such an amp and how to build it! Let's get started!
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Music:
2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats
0:00 Why I want to build a class A audio amp
1:02 Intro
1:39 General circuit design
3:03 Closer look at the Base Input side
4:24 Comparison of class A, B & AB amplifiers
5:30 Closer look at the Collector Output side
6:23 Selecting the complementary components
8:34 Extra Information about class A amps
9:05 Modifying a USB Type-C board to get 5V
9:53 Practical build & End

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  • @easyelectronics4364
    @easyelectronics43643 жыл бұрын

    After 4 years of engineering some of my basic doubts got cleared😂 thanks for the video🙌

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help

  • @Harismanniyil

    @Harismanniyil

    3 жыл бұрын

    True 😂

  • @anuragmahajan5919

    @anuragmahajan5919

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, same here. I wish that they taught us like this in engineering.

  • @shiftyjesusfish

    @shiftyjesusfish

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@anuragmahajan5919 I have learned more from this one man's work on KZread than any 1 teacher I ever had in school. Gotta love the time we live! We have almost infinite acess to information, and so many good people sharing what they know to help us all learn and create.

  • @dhaka88o28

    @dhaka88o28

    2 жыл бұрын

    good job

  • @navid9852
    @navid98523 жыл бұрын

    Really like your writings and sketches. They are so helpful.

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @mimimi9170

    @mimimi9170

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah keep going! I also like that left-handed drawings

  • @christopherwiley5859

    @christopherwiley5859

    3 жыл бұрын

    Strong agree!

  • @mcintoshdev

    @mcintoshdev

    3 жыл бұрын

    100% agree! I love how he explains each step in the process too. One of my favorite subs.

  • @cabasse_music

    @cabasse_music

    3 жыл бұрын

    i just realized he's a fellow leftie too. LHFTW

  • @Asu01
    @Asu013 жыл бұрын

    _We all know that to achieve the best sounding hardware, you'll need to gold-plate everything. The connector, the wires, the PCB, the insulators._ /s

  • @GeertGoossens

    @GeertGoossens

    3 жыл бұрын

    hahaha nice one! :D

  • @matejpavel2296

    @matejpavel2296

    3 жыл бұрын

    the enclosure... :D

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dammit, I forgot that.....

  • @AndrewGillard

    @AndrewGillard

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah, that explains all the gold-plated optical S/PDIF / Toslink cables for sale! 👀

  • @hempbear

    @hempbear

    3 жыл бұрын

    And you need to use cryogenically frozen, unobtanium coated power cables made by nude virgins in utopia land for $9000

  • @matejpavel2296
    @matejpavel22963 жыл бұрын

    I keep being surprised how simple most electronics are. For the longest time I had this block in my head, telling me to not even try understanding.

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    As soon as you properly understand the basics, everything else will fall into place ;-)

  • @aljosagajst8725

    @aljosagajst8725

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just keep learning :)

  • @coccoborg
    @coccoborg3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely! Will steal the design and build a higher voltage one for my 400 OHm headphones Edit: I've done it! Adjusted the resistors to match the higher voltage and current required by my AKG 340 and it sounds unreal! Way better than it has any right to. Can be powered for hours on end with just a small 3s lipo as the power consumption is so low. I could also boost the 5V USB power from the phone up to 12, but I fear it would add noise... Mods I did are: increase current to 30mA, adjust the bias voltage divider to work correctly at 12v (2.2k + 22k) and replace the bc337 with two bc238 (they were what I had lying around, as a bonus they have a Gain product of 250) Edit2: been using it for days, it's downright amazing! So much so, that I've ordered all the necessary parts to build a proper one, with integrated battery + charger, and isolated 24V boost converter. I think I'll 3D print a cute case for it to make it pocketable and make it a daily carry gadget. I don't really care that it's not power-efficient either, since it'll be pushing 200mW per channel at most...

  • @tgirard123

    @tgirard123

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Francesco, It's been a year or so but I wanted to ask if you ever built your final amp and if you still use it? I'm gonna dive into it as well for my Sennheiser HD569s (28ohm). Is the amp pretty loud with your AKG's? Do you still like the design? Have you made any changes or has there been any issues after a year? It looks like a really fun project

  • @coccoborg

    @coccoborg

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tgirard123 hi! It worked, but I couldn't make it produce decent sound reliability, I ended up using a speaker amp to power them.

  • @nobodyleftbehind
    @nobodyleftbehind3 жыл бұрын

    It is 25 years since I studied class A amplifier calculations, what a great explanation. I wish you had been my teacher at the time, you would have made it much easier! I built several BJT amps for college projects, always satisfying plugging them in and seeing the Vin vs. Vout.

  • @bur1t0
    @bur1t03 жыл бұрын

    When you started comparing the headphone audio I was expecting Scarlet Fire to play :-D

  • @AfsYan

    @AfsYan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Headphones go dankkkkkkkkkkk

  • @dentjoener

    @dentjoener

    3 жыл бұрын

    @linus femboy tips DankPods.

  • @1976kanthi

    @1976kanthi

    3 жыл бұрын

    DankPods

  • @johnbuchman4854

    @johnbuchman4854

    3 жыл бұрын

    Reunion: Life is a Rock "Gotta turn it up louder--so my DJ told me!"

  • @gauravmarve

    @gauravmarve

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dankpods!!

  • @lernenmitrobin
    @lernenmitrobin3 жыл бұрын

    Scott, you really make "complicated" things simple. It's education and entertainment as well. Stay tuned ;-)

  • @nibba7614

    @nibba7614

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not to mention, he make simple things - complicated :) Like you can just use software audio volume increase, there is a lot of options :) . . . . . . . . . . . for sure im joking, but

  • @mr.coolio4321

    @mr.coolio4321

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's not called Scott XD

  • @lernenmitrobin

    @lernenmitrobin

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mr.coolio4321 what would be correct?

  • @mr.coolio4321

    @mr.coolio4321

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lernenmitrobin his real name is Jeremy Pascal, I'll send you the video link

  • @mr.coolio4321

    @mr.coolio4321

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lernenmitrobin here m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoyjktGEopu6mMY.html (it's not a Rick roll, I hate that stupid song)

  • @GauravSharma-dy8xv
    @GauravSharma-dy8xv3 жыл бұрын

    It's really cool that LG still provides built in 32 bit dacs in their phones.

  • @mygfleftmeforatrans3593

    @mygfleftmeforatrans3593

    3 жыл бұрын

    True bro

  • @GauravSharma-dy8xv

    @GauravSharma-dy8xv

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mygfleftmeforatrans3593 your name. Damnnn

  • @lotrbuilders5041

    @lotrbuilders5041

    3 жыл бұрын

    32-bit DAC’s are a scam though

  • @mygfleftmeforatrans3593

    @mygfleftmeforatrans3593

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lotrbuilders5041 how?🙄

  • @SmallSpoonBrigade

    @SmallSpoonBrigade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now if only they could engineer a phone that lasts longer than 6 months. I had 5 of them over the course of 2 years and they all failed due to bad solder allowing the chips to come loose over time.

  • @Ni5ei
    @Ni5ei3 жыл бұрын

    Probably the biggest challenge of this project is finding a phone with a headphone jack ;)

  • @Epsicronics

    @Epsicronics

    3 жыл бұрын

    you can get a usb c audio card thing i believe? then the unit only needs the usb c port!

  • @Ni5ei

    @Ni5ei

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Epsicronics USB-C (in fact ANY USB connection) only carries digital signals. So you'd need something that does digital to analog conversion plus supplying you voltage to run the amp. That makes it quite more complicated.

  • @Epsicronics

    @Epsicronics

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Ni5ei I don't fully agree, i understand what USB is, and while this is more hacking than building, you could take a small usb c to audio jack adapter and fit it in the same case as the rest of the circuit, giving you both audio and power through the USB C interface.

  • @MrD0r1an

    @MrD0r1an

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Ni5ei no, it can also support analog audio via audio accessory mode, although this is not implemented on all phones (one plus, Xiaomi have it, but not pixel, Samsung).

  • @coccoborg

    @coccoborg

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you want to do this with an external DAC, why not have a more powerful amp integrated after that DAC anyway? Fiio makes a few, either bluetooth or wired. Bonus: LG V/G series owners can use the built in DAC in high impedance mode, it essentially does just this, look it up!

  • @paulho446
    @paulho4463 жыл бұрын

    I started watching your channel from the very beginning and I had no idea what you were talking about. It's taken me 2 years at uni and now I finally actually understand!

  • @victorbarroscoch
    @victorbarroscoch3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I feel like this is one of your best videos! Very short, simple, clear explanation and useful application. 10/10

  • @KekTekDe
    @KekTekDe3 жыл бұрын

    Upcoming: Buílding the simplest hearing aid device

  • @YourRealMother

    @YourRealMother

    3 жыл бұрын

    *yet most inefficient

  • @Herr_Bone

    @Herr_Bone

    3 жыл бұрын

    I visited the Danish hearing aid producer Widex already 15 years ago. At that time they just started to give their hearing aids a modern and fresh design, because their customers were not any more the 60 year old roadworkers but the 20 year old ipod kids. Your „it is not loud enough“ might be already a sign of a hearing loss. Take care.

  • @willofirony

    @willofirony

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pardon???

  • @Herr_Bone

    @Herr_Bone

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@willofirony 🔇🔕🦻🏼🦻🏼

  • @SianaGearz

    @SianaGearz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Herr_Bone Oh bullshit. iPod hearing loss is a hoax and a typical media scare. Hearing loss is induced by the city, with loud traffic, loud work environments, previously by machines in manufacturing jobs, now by open plan offices, disco and concerts if weekly, and drugs, amphetamine, molly and lsd can help you tolerate loud noises, but don't do much to protect your hearing, and there has always been some hearing loss in very young people just due to genetics, it was probably merely ignored previously, and the kids instead got punished for bad behaviour when really they just couldn't hear very well. I have spent all of my life in headphones, a lot of it in those with pretty high passive attenuation, a lot of it to suppress outside noises, but also listening to music a lot. I had done a hearing test a couple years ago, in my mid 30s, and i maxed out their measurement rig, i had an exceptionally good hearing threshold for my age group.

  • @nitfumble
    @nitfumble3 жыл бұрын

    More audio DIY's, they are so useful!

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    I will see what I can do :-)

  • @MohitSharmaxp

    @MohitSharmaxp

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greatscottlab simple multi connection wireless audio circuit!

  • @springrollwang4441

    @springrollwang4441

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MohitSharmaxp then just build a bluetooth receiver, there're super cheap half done products

  • @4DRC_
    @4DRC_3 жыл бұрын

    Just want to thank you for always name-dropping JLCPCB. We designed some PCBs for at-home kits for engineering classes last semester and used JLCPCB to bulk fab them all way cheaper than anywhere else. And I only knew about them because of you. You saved the day for us!!

  • @shinnok4941
    @shinnok49413 жыл бұрын

    Man... I recently started studying electrical engineering in Germany (Elektrotechnik) and it's pretty much mission impossible... Huge respect for your work GreatScott, keep it rolling!!!

  • @D.Axtmann
    @D.Axtmann3 жыл бұрын

    A follow-up with designing a PCB would be nice. I think this could actually be a project you could sell as small DIY-kits as it is actually practical, you can learn something and it is simple enough to solder it yourself :)

  • @coughcough5839

    @coughcough5839

    5 ай бұрын

    I feel like the point is to buy the needed parts yourself and learn a few things about eginering along the way

  • @gregory9211
    @gregory92113 жыл бұрын

    having a jlcpcb cooperation but soldering the components in a curde way on perforated board.😂

  • @trentjackson4816

    @trentjackson4816

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol. You make good points ironically. But this guy I have to admit is a professional. It does make sense though to have him doing PCBs in collaboration with his sponsor.

  • @gregory9211

    @gregory9211

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@trentjackson4816 of course, I watch him since this channel exists. But still think it’s a bit funny that he fist talks about the professional/cleaner way and then continues with the “quick and Dirty”.

  • @ebrocoliphoto

    @ebrocoliphoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    litterally GreatScott!

  • @trentjackson4816

    @trentjackson4816

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gregory9211 mmmm I like the super neat and complicated handwriting. I am not going to throw any stones at any authors since I know that I could not provide the content and entertainment that they give. I lack the self-confidence and overall 'ability'

  • @waleedraza7195

    @waleedraza7195

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol yeah i noticed that too😂

  • @james-barnett
    @james-barnett3 жыл бұрын

    The best quote that is in every one of your videos, `Let's get started!`

  • @Alan_AB
    @Alan_AB3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant project. I am hard of hearing and usually like to have the volumes turned up on most things when using earphones. This is the perfect project for my phones and tablets. Thank you.

  • @ganopterygon
    @ganopterygon3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! If I remember correctly from my classes at university, input and the output create a high pass filter, so input's cut frequency in your circuit with 10uF and an equivalent resistance of ~657 ohms (R1//R2//(Re*Beta)) is 24Hz which is fine but for the output you would need to have around 220uF to have a cut frequency of ~ 38Hz instead of the current ~837Hz you currently have. so you will hear more bass, which might not be so important if you are listening to audiobooks :)

  • @ot4kon

    @ot4kon

    2 жыл бұрын

    I post the same comment. True, this need a bigger cap in the output.

  • @RexxSchneider

    @RexxSchneider

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually, you're missing the point that the output impedance of the amplifier (130R) is considerably greater than the load impedance (probably around 20R to 32R), and so the sum of those impedances is what determines the high pass roll-off frequency, which is actually more like 100-120Hz in this case. Using a 22μF capacitor would be fine as I seriously doubt that the headphones have any usable response below 50Hz.

  • @avejst
    @avejst3 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always 👍🙂 Thanks for sharing your knowledge to all of us 👍😊

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @Bajicoy
    @Bajicoy3 жыл бұрын

    My first audio amp was a pair of random mosfets connected to the audio pins of my pc and drawing 5V from a spare power supply pin on a bread board. A really fun and simple way to give my pc some decent sound and volume. Next time I should build a soldered one because loose pins vibrated and added static

  • @sgoskz7364
    @sgoskz736411 ай бұрын

    ive been having trouble understanding amplifiers and this made it easier for me to understand. thank you for including the links in the description as well!

  • @technicaldhruba7406
    @technicaldhruba74063 жыл бұрын

    You are my electronic teacher

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant :-)

  • @andrewkieran8942
    @andrewkieran89423 жыл бұрын

    Thanks GS for another excellent video. Please be careful with amplified earbuds. In a lot of cases, you can't fix damaged hearing.

  • @mhansl

    @mhansl

    Жыл бұрын

    That can not be stressed enough. When they started teasing me, I told the guys on my crew, any time you hear a ringing in your ear, it is permanent hearing damage. They all wear plugs now.

  • @user-ur1bv3kc8z
    @user-ur1bv3kc8z3 жыл бұрын

    I like how you put separations for each part of the video good job

  • @marklatimer7333
    @marklatimer73333 жыл бұрын

    Back in the eighties I had a Musical Fidelity A1 100Watt Class A amp, it was great, listen to music and make yourself a toasted cheese sandwich at the same time.

  • @kingoftennis94
    @kingoftennis943 жыл бұрын

    Imagine walking into the plane with that plugged in

  • @rkiwee

    @rkiwee

    3 жыл бұрын

    “uH sIr”

  • @jeteloriaga

    @jeteloriaga

    3 жыл бұрын

    Anirudh Krishnan lol

  • @Mojomanultra
    @Mojomanultra3 жыл бұрын

    greatscott: And just like that you can make an audio amplifier. Everyone else: :0

  • @Nono-hk3is
    @Nono-hk3is3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the amplification basics video!

  • @j.t.johnston3048
    @j.t.johnston30483 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the clear and simple explanation of the class A amp. I knew some of this bit learned something, too. Always enjoy listening to good teaching.

  • @RealDids
    @RealDids3 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe it took me this long to realize you're left handed, yet you don't smudge anything with your hand while writing. What is this sorcery and tell us all your secrets! :D

  • @Broken_Yugo

    @Broken_Yugo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fast dry inks or learn to hover over the paper.

  • @EdElectra

    @EdElectra

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Broken_Yugo lol

  • @decee1157
    @decee11573 жыл бұрын

    I like your approach on this video. Keeping it simple and not bother with the advanced details, and ofc it works so why bother changing it. BUT There are a few details tho when it comes to audio. You went with "Best sounding" in the title so a little slap on the wrist doesn't hurt ;) Tental capacitors in audio path are typically a nogo as their capacity change versus the voltaqge which is across it. therefor you actually can get a different frequency response and distorsion. Typically you also add a capacitor between collector and base to reduce oscillation(the easist explaination) Also known as "Miller cap" A pulldown resistor on both input and output capacitor may save you a pop under startup And more minor things but the tentals surely caught my eyes when i saw this video.

  • @matejmeza3930

    @matejmeza3930

    2 жыл бұрын

    Miller capacitor on a single common emiter stage ? :) really?

  • @RexxSchneider

    @RexxSchneider

    Жыл бұрын

    You're right that tantalum capacitors in the signal path are frowned on in hi-fi applications, but if you look carefully, the voltage across each capacitor doesn't actually change at frequencies in the pass-band of the amplifier, so the change in capacitance with applied voltage has no real effect here. It probably doesn't matter with earphones if the cut-off frequency varies by a few Hz for frequencies below 100Hz because the earphones won't have much response there anyway. It wouldn't hurt to add a small polyester capacitor (maybe in the range 30pF-300pF) from collector to base to roll off the highest frequencies - only bats would be likely to be affected if listening through the earphones. But it's really rarely necessary in a single stage common emitter - especially one with hardly any voltage gain.

  • @thinlayyoeser8486
    @thinlayyoeser84863 жыл бұрын

    You gotta be the most creative electronic engineer out there ....big fan ....

  • @ZonymaUnltd.
    @ZonymaUnltd. Жыл бұрын

    I’d like to say I really enjoy your handwriting and design styles.

  • @Leon-ts1nl
    @Leon-ts1nl3 жыл бұрын

    Could U show how to build an RF Power amplifier for Ham or Pirate Radio? Would be really cool.

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can put it on my to do list :-)

  • @andy_liga

    @andy_liga

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Darren Munsell that can easily be fixed using a router such us the ac68 from Asus (tossing a random one there, just cause I'm familiar with it) and changing the stock antennas some some directionals one. Run the router in access point mode, point the antennas where you need signal and you are done :) Seriously thou, amplifying WiFi signals it's not an easy feat with DIY electronic, it's rather complex and really cost inefficient.

  • @Leon-ts1nl

    @Leon-ts1nl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greatscottlab great👌

  • @circuitsandcigars1278

    @circuitsandcigars1278

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a can of worms yargggghh lol

  • @zeendaniels5809

    @zeendaniels5809

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Darren Munsell Take a look at LORA communication... Maybe that's what you want.

  • @MrDexter9i3
    @MrDexter9i33 жыл бұрын

    You should do an update on the great scott intro, with a next gen LED PCB :)

  • @BillyNoMates1974
    @BillyNoMates19743 жыл бұрын

    Back in the college days I used to make and sell headphone boosters with LM386 amps running from a 9 volt battery. Worked alright and 0.6 watts per channel went loud enough to make my ears ring. ha ha

  • @tranxn7971
    @tranxn79713 жыл бұрын

    I really like that kind of project with simple components and good explanations to cover the basics. Thank you very much !

  • @brainfarth
    @brainfarth3 жыл бұрын

    FYI: if you solder around your phone like that, cover the screen with something because the solder spatter can damage the screen.

  • @chanakasampath9138
    @chanakasampath91383 жыл бұрын

    Dear, Great Scott this is good and usefull vedio,and may you explain about "mosfet driver transformer".

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok coming soon

  • @chanakasampath9138

    @chanakasampath9138

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greatscottlab thank you.

  • @TechPill_
    @TechPill_3 жыл бұрын

    I could easily give answers to any questions because of you bro thanks to your detailed explanation

  • @eddyyu7091
    @eddyyu70913 жыл бұрын

    Very basic audio circuit and with your explanation it becomes a very good tutorial indeed. Good job !

  • @excorvalan
    @excorvalan3 жыл бұрын

    Make an AB class amplifier! Will be interesting see that 😁

  • @kennmossman8701

    @kennmossman8701

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe he has already.....as mentioned in the video

  • @gregf9160
    @gregf91603 жыл бұрын

    Superb explanations usual. But doesn't having such a small value 10uF capacitor on the collector limit the bass response through your earphones? I would have thought maybe 100 or higher?

  • @RexxSchneider

    @RexxSchneider

    Жыл бұрын

    Since the amplifier has an output impedance equal to Rc (130R), the output at the earphones (likely around 32ohms impedance) is reduced by a factor of 32/(130 + Xc + 32), where Xc is impedance of the capacitor at a given frequency. When Xc is negligible at high frequencies, the reduction is fixed at 32/(130 + 32). So the -3dB frequency occurs when Xc = (130 + 32) ohms, not just the impedance of the earphones. A quick calculation show that 10μF has an impedance of 162 ohms at a frequency of about 100Hz. Although a 22μF capacitor might show a little improvement in bass response, I think you'll find a 100μF capacitor would be no improvement on that, as I seriously doubt anybody building their own amplifier owns earphones with a bass response extending down to 10Hz.

  • @myscience5684
    @myscience56843 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes in design they add a bypass capacitor at the emitter to make AC analysis easy, then they match the input and output capacitor to the low and high critical response frequencies.

  • @craigleemehan
    @craigleemehan3 жыл бұрын

    As an old engineer, this tutorial was quite good. My process to choose R1 and R2 is different, but mathematically the same. Very good job.

  • @franzhagemuller6413
    @franzhagemuller64133 жыл бұрын

    Nice Work. For the future you could make an Upgrade with only a USB C connetion and a high quality DAC. Than it would be even more neat.

  • @smokecrackhailsatan

    @smokecrackhailsatan

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to see him design and build an R2R dac.

  • @NiHaoMike64

    @NiHaoMike64

    3 жыл бұрын

    The DAC chip used in those USB-C adapters is hard to get by itself for less than a complete adapter and often are in very difficult to work with packages like WLP.

  • @emorag
    @emorag3 жыл бұрын

    Fun project

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @osa1121-

    @osa1121-

    3 жыл бұрын

    Video came out today ur comment is one week ago

  • @attackaffection5444

    @attackaffection5444

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@osa1121- Patreon supporter

  • @ShahZahid

    @ShahZahid

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@osa1121- patreon exclusive...

  • @osa1121-

    @osa1121-

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@attackaffection5444 oh now I understand

  • @tinkeringwithelectronics
    @tinkeringwithelectronics3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou....your video and links got me over a hump on tranistor amps.

  • @davecool42
    @davecool423 жыл бұрын

    I love your handwriting so much.

  • @penguiin12
    @penguiin123 жыл бұрын

    i love how he says cay-culate lol

  • @prisedeterre1356
    @prisedeterre13563 жыл бұрын

    "A bit of hot glue for stability" Great Scott , 2021

  • @laurensmarkwat1025
    @laurensmarkwat10253 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for your awesome video’s. I am a electrical student myself. And i love your explanation of the circuits.

  • @markabernard
    @markabernard3 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done. Great build.

  • @ZXRulezzz
    @ZXRulezzz3 жыл бұрын

    Tantalums in audio path? What kind of 1960's madness is it? :D

  • @racingmadman7238

    @racingmadman7238

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are right. They sound horrible in the audio path. They should only be used for decoupling. Use a small mks, mkt or mkp instead.

  • @andricode
    @andricode3 жыл бұрын

    What about creating an esscencial class AB amplifier? I've seen some with those C5200 A1943 transistors which are super simple for it's power. (Not those class A ones, those don't work)

  • @alexstone691

    @alexstone691

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im pretty sure you need to tweak the resistors a lot so both are in cutoff so its a pain

  • @electronic7979
    @electronic79793 жыл бұрын

    Excellent project

  • @vickielawson3114
    @vickielawson3114 Жыл бұрын

    I like your Queen playlist at the beginning of the video!

  • @ErtugrulOzdemir-mf1gl
    @ErtugrulOzdemir-mf1gl3 жыл бұрын

    do you keep reading my mind? i was thinking about building a class a amplifier to modify my little sisters toy with a microphone and small speakers

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do read minds.....

  • @94mac

    @94mac

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greatscottlab would it be possible to use an audio amplifier for iphones?

  • @ThePunischer1000

    @ThePunischer1000

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@94mac sure just use a Bluetooth I2S Module

  • @ErtugrulOzdemir-mf1gl

    @ErtugrulOzdemir-mf1gl

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol its just a cash register toy

  • @md.mustafaabdullha2166
    @md.mustafaabdullha21663 жыл бұрын

    Raspberry pi pico project, tutorial!!

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Noted!

  • @md.mustafaabdullha2166

    @md.mustafaabdullha2166

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greatscottlab 😄

  • @somiprakash1347

    @somiprakash1347

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Greatscott , yes please .

  • @twistah
    @twistah3 жыл бұрын

    This what I've been looking for 2years man I've been looking for this😭😭

  • @MustafaGARGI
    @MustafaGARGI Жыл бұрын

    I built this project with a PAM8403 and an OTC plug. It worked well but I was not sure if the otg was cheap enough for such a simple project. I have the same male type c plug. Thanks to you now I know how to supply my project with a cheaper and space saving 5v solution.

  • @MustafaGARGI

    @MustafaGARGI

    Жыл бұрын

    Further question. Is it possible to rearrange the type c plug to charge the phone at the same time? Or is it too much to ask from a simple project like this one?

  • @attackaffection5444
    @attackaffection54443 жыл бұрын

    My seeing a greatscott notification .Finger go brrr...

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Niceeeeee

  • @hassanzahin1534
    @hassanzahin15343 жыл бұрын

    Watching the intro, I thought this video was sponsored by audible

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not quite

  • @jbuchana
    @jbuchana3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting timing, last week my wife and I wanted to watch a movie and the sound level through my computer speakers was way too low even with the volume all the way up. I wound up designing almost this same amp to use between the output of my computer and the speaker input. I just left it on proto-board, as I doubt I'll need it again, it was just that one movie with the low sound. I powered mine with 12V from a bench supply. I learned to design amplifiers like this many years ago by reading a book called "Transistor Circuit Approximations" by Malvino. I think it's still in print, I highly recommend it.

  • @urla.tejaswitaruneee2483
    @urla.tejaswitaruneee24832 жыл бұрын

    Nice explanation of the circuit diagram.

  • @blanana_m
    @blanana_m3 жыл бұрын

    How have I never noticed your one week break?

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    No idea. I do it for 2 years now though.

  • @WarningHPB
    @WarningHPB3 жыл бұрын

    Is there any chance of a version that is a USB DAC and Amp?

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure.....sorry.

  • @rhalfik

    @rhalfik

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just add a usb dongle. Go to aliexpress and search for ALC5686. You'll see $10 circuit installed in a USB plug. It sounds like a dream. You'll need to add a battery though.

  • @warmesuppe

    @warmesuppe

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greatscottlab Ich beantrage eine Version mit DAC. Da hier ja noch mehr Ohrgenuss herausgekitzelt werden kann. Leider ist hier das Angebot gerade im >100€ Bereich eher mau.

  • @Legofan2676

    @Legofan2676

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean the FiiO uBTR is a bluetooth and maybe USB DAC that you can connect to your phone over bluetooth or hook into a computer via USB and hook in a set of headphones or earbuds. Only runs $20USD on amazon. Or if you wanna shill close to 100USD on amazon theres the FiiO BTR3 bluetooth and confirmed USB DAC.

  • @christianstrati3872

    @christianstrati3872

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@warmesuppe Antrag wird unterstützt!

  • @orcofnbu
    @orcofnbu3 жыл бұрын

    it is great project. it is not only a tutorial. it is like an education. great work. thanks a lot

  • @maniys
    @maniys3 жыл бұрын

    Not only the diy, the facts, comparisons and details about circuit elements are the most important (for eng,tec students.) Excellent.. 👌 Thank you ❤

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome :-)

  • @Gurux13
    @Gurux133 жыл бұрын

    How to break off headphones jack and type-c in one go :) BTW, if _some_ of your audiobooks are quiet, the amp is not the solution - raise the volume of the audio in software.

  • @sparshdhiman72
    @sparshdhiman723 жыл бұрын

    Watching on my iphone and crying near a corner

  • @addy.is.live1

    @addy.is.live1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too 🤣

  • @the28who

    @the28who

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do it anyway

  • @stevenA44
    @stevenA443 жыл бұрын

    This might be a handy project. Thanks.

  • @NBspark
    @NBspark3 жыл бұрын

    what amazing !!! i enjoy each part of your video brother

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that

  • @vijayendirangiridharan6113
    @vijayendirangiridharan61133 жыл бұрын

    Rest in peace those guyys with no headphone jack!😂

  • @arwlyx

    @arwlyx

    3 жыл бұрын

    Actually in this case it would just make the box smaller because you can get audio and power from just the USB C connector.

  • @rockytom5889

    @rockytom5889

    3 жыл бұрын

    You could pass audio through the usb c / micro port, though that requires more complex solutions.

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure if getting the audio from USB Type C is easily possible with such a USB Type C breakout board.

  • @rockytom5889

    @rockytom5889

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greatscottlab Yeah, you would need something to negotiate with the phone to pass audio, and a DAC on top of it.

  • @thisfeatureisbad

    @thisfeatureisbad

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greatscottlab well, there are some breakout boards with both.

  • @aterack833
    @aterack8333 жыл бұрын

    Hardware solution to a software problem

  • @eduugr
    @eduugr Жыл бұрын

    Cool! You are very talented, thanks for sharimg

  • @lor0the0fallen0angel
    @lor0the0fallen0angel2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect. Just what I need. (Simple class A equations)

  • @bibeksaha4830
    @bibeksaha48303 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact: You can do this with out any hardwork,money with full efficiency with basic apps that amplify sound

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's true!

  • @bibeksaha4830

    @bibeksaha4830

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greatscottlab yup Thanks for replying ☺️

  • @itsrahulsonii
    @itsrahulsonii3 жыл бұрын

    Where's JLC PCB?

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can find their ad after my intro ;-)

  • @genkidama7385
    @genkidama73852 жыл бұрын

    such a reliable electronics channel.

  • @georgeniculescu
    @georgeniculescu3 жыл бұрын

    i've got a class A Rotel..sounds like no other!

  • @lifeai1889
    @lifeai18893 жыл бұрын

    video:47second ago comment:4 days ago

  • @nopparuj

    @nopparuj

    3 жыл бұрын

    Patreon

  • @greatscottlab

    @greatscottlab

    3 жыл бұрын

    Patreon supporter can watch earlier.

  • @alarmingly_good
    @alarmingly_good3 жыл бұрын

    you made my day

  • @theorangeapple5851
    @theorangeapple58512 жыл бұрын

    Love your music taste

  • @fernandocouto9064
    @fernandocouto90643 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are realy well made, thanks for improaving the KZread

  • @stask85
    @stask853 жыл бұрын

    it's satisfying to watch you draw the cirtuits. but what i miss at all is the link to the final ciruit you build in the description.

  • @Davidslabofficial
    @Davidslabofficial3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Thanks for it got what i was looking for ❤️

  • @kaisarali1496
    @kaisarali14963 жыл бұрын

    Big fan and I love your creative works solid you make a perfect 12 volt battery charger

  • @anujchandel1591
    @anujchandel15913 жыл бұрын

    Nice video man!!

  • @danielsalloum3006
    @danielsalloum30063 жыл бұрын

    This makes me want to go to the basement and not come up until I have an amp for my phone. Super straightforward project. Thanks!

  • @djrrmml7514
    @djrrmml75143 жыл бұрын

    Most cmoy's are opamp based, I've used opa2134 burr brownand wima caps in the past. Had a lot off fun building those

  • @musicwithcode1322
    @musicwithcode13222 жыл бұрын

    this is awesome!!

  • @synqelectric6163
    @synqelectric61632 жыл бұрын

    I always like the final part. "Stay creative, and I will see you next time!!!!"" 👍👍👍

  • @Flnetic
    @Flnetic3 жыл бұрын

    Great revision, thanks!

  • @sriiprasad6958
    @sriiprasad69583 жыл бұрын

    Simply great ..n .easy to hands-on with...

  • @DJRY360
    @DJRY3609 күн бұрын

    love your videos. Just wanted to chime in as somebody who has calibrated transducers for audiologists. the correct way to couple an insert earphone with a microphone is to use a coupling cavity that simulates your ear canal. you just need an air tight link between the mic and transducer that is about 20 cubic centimeters in volume. This will more accurately present the sound to the speaker in the same way you would have it presented to your ear. not really necessary for this application where you are taking a quick look but for any more precise determinations this is the proper method. Thanks for creating such great content for us!

  • @kadimivenugopal8033
    @kadimivenugopal80333 жыл бұрын

    Really It greatly satisfying my curiosity.👍

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