VU Meter Man

Build a 5 step LED stereo VU meter man with mustache.
Steps
  1. Overview
  2. Plan it out
  3. Layout the stripboard
  4. Solder the bottom IC
  5. Connect the right LEDs
  6. Add the second IC
  7. Connect the left LEDs
  8. Test the VU
Categories
Tayda Electronics Kits, DIY Projects, Learning Projects
Created by Alexi
Status: Active
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Test the VU Step 8 of 8

To test the leds, I connected the signal leads form both IC circuits to the posts of the stereo connector. 

Photo

After a successful testing the leds, I changed my strategy for the trim pots. I decided instead of a single pin header to connect the trimpots from the bottom board to top board, I would use two 6 pin female pin headers on the bottom board, and male pin headers for the top board. I also am going to add a barrel jack to connect the power instead of just wires connected with alligator clips. I will post these photos soon.

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