The quickest project from inception to working PCB yet:
From inception to a working PCB took only 4 hours!
![LM386 Amplifier](http://www.experimental-engineering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/GEDC0774-300x225.jpg)
This is a miniature stereo audio amplifier, 0.5W per channel, that can be run from any voltage between 4-12v DC.
As usual, all the Eagle project files are available for download below & kits/bare PCBs will be available for sale for those that cannot etch boards.
![In Operation](http://www.experimental-engineering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-12-31-13.51.26-300x169.jpg)
Here is the circuit driving a pair of 3W 8Ω speakers from a line level audio source. The gain of this circuit is set at 50 with the components specified.
![Schematic](http://www.experimental-engineering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Schematic-300x218.png)
As can be seen from the schematic, this is a pair of single LM386 ICs for each channel.
Gain can be set by altering R3 & R4
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Buy Kits Here £9.50:
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Buy bare PCBs here £5:
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PCBs are etched on FR4 laminate with 8oz copper with top component silkscreen.