1940's BBC LIM/2 build for Custom Tube Console

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Wall Thomas
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Hello GDIY,

We are approaching the BBC LIM/2 as an "add-on" device devised to compliment Custom Tube Console specs. @ruffrecords

Before I get ahead of myself, we have to thank Heikki for suggesting the BBC LIM/2 as a build option for learning as well as providing all the specs, schematics and R&D papers linked here. The R&D paper in particular is a very informative and fun read.Given the documents shared are photocopied and we are sifting through details while searching online for more, If you find/have anything worthy of mention in regards to the BBC LIM/2 please let us know ad we will add it to this heading post. To get started I have cropped a few images to discuss.

https://www.bbceng.info/additions/2017/The Development Of Sound-Programme Limiters In The BBC.pdf
Faceplate (image attached) is fairly straight forward to replicate. Any insight into this process we are open too. We will be using Scheffer services for our plating.

Vacuum Tubes. We believe their are 5 or 6 valves needed. Image attached with specs.
Transformers. No idea.


Manufacturers and their parts that longer exists.

Input Level Control Type
Painton PG/2
Number of Studs - 8
Loss per Stud - 2 db

Meter
Elliot Miniature Edgewise Meter, No. Ed. 1546

Meter Switch
Yaxley Type A. 2-Bank 9-Position

Timing Switch
Yaxley Type B 12 No. 168

Potentiometer
Morganite Stackpole

Thanks for helping and we look forward to hearing your thoughts,

Wall
 

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