Oops sorry, I mean the two big diodes at CR20 and CR21. The ones with heatsink. How do you check/test them?
If they're diodes, you can check them the way I described with the diode check function - meter will read voltage drop (usually 0.3-0.6V) in correct polarity, infinity (nothing) in reverse polarity. If either appears shorted, then you'll need to desolder one leg or remove it and test out of circuit to confirm it's bad.
Thanks for the links, I just downloaded the assembly manual, does it pay to spend the extra $40 to get it assembled . . .. . . or is it a good way to earn a few credits in the
Electronics School of Hard Knocks for a
negative $40 tuition payment?
)
I assembled mine myself, but I enjoy both assembling electronic circuits and saving money so it was a no-brainer decision! If you're fairly adept with a soldering iron and enjoy spending time assembling things, I'd recommend getting the kit and assemble it yourself. It's fun!
