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Tube Bias Calculator 2.8

3.8 MB / 5K+ Downloads / Rating 5.0 - 84 reviews


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Tube Bias Calculator, developed and published by Rob Robinette, has released its latest version, 2.8, on 2024-07-18. This app falls under the Music & Audio category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 5.0, based on 84 reviews.

Tube Bias Calculator APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.1+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: appinventor.ai_robinette77.TubeBiasCalculator

Updated: 9 months ago

Developer Name: Rob Robinette

Category: Music & Audio

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Tube Bias Calculator on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

5.0
Total 84 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2023-05-30
ok

5 ★, on 2022-11-17
Quick and accurate for what it does.

5 ★, on 2021-11-17
Great app by tube hero!

5 ★, on 2021-08-20
Using regularly. Simple to use. A+

4 ★, on 2021-04-18
What? No 300B ;-(

5 ★, on 2020-12-09
It's definitely a big help. Thanks!

Previous Versions

Tube Bias Calculator 2.8
2024-07-18 / 3.8 MB / Android 2.1+

Tube Bias Calculator 2.2
2022-12-04 / 3.8 MB / Android 2.1+

About this app

The Tube Bias Calculator will calculate power tube bias values of Plate Current, Dissipation and % of Max Dissipation using either measured voltage drop across a cathode resistor or measured plate current. It has a database of 36 tube types and will calculate the Class A Fixed, Class AB Fixed Bias and Cathode Bias Maximum Safe Bias settings.

To calculate the tube's Max Safe Bias setting you simply pick your tube from the pick list and enter the Plate-to-Cathode Voltage (plate voltage is always measured between the tube's plate and cathode). The Maximum Safe Bias settings for Class A Fixed, Class AB Fixed Bias and Cathode Bias are displayed.

To calculate bias when you measure the plate current, such as when using the output transformer shunt current measurement, enter your Tube Type and Plate-to-Cathode voltage at the top of the page, enter the Plate Current and touch 'Calculate' and the Plate Dissipation and Dissipation% are shown.

To calculate bias by measuring the voltage drop across a cathode resistor enter your Tube Type and Plate-to-Cathode voltage at the top of the page, enter the Number of Tubes that share the cathode resistor, the Voltage Drop Across the Cathode Resistor and the Cathode Resistor actual resistance. Touch 'Calculate' and the Total Cathode Current, Total Plate Current, Plate Dissipation, Plate Dissipation % & Current per Tube are shown.

To measure the voltage drop across a resistor set your multimeter to volts DC and touch each leg of the resistor with a probe (disregard any minus sign).

WARNING: Amplifiers have high voltage that can KILL even when unplugged. Do not attempt to set an amplifier's bias unless you are competent with test gear and very familiar with high voltage and the dangers involved.

New features

V1.9.6 Added Privacy Policy link.
V1.9.5 Added KT120 and KT150 tubes to tube database.
V1.9.3 Added 12AU7 to tube database.
V1.9.2 Minor editing.
V1.9.1 Removed redundant Plate-to-Cathode Voltage input.
V1.9 Minor editing.
V1.8 Changed 'Plate Voltage' to 'Plate-to-Cathode Voltage. Minor format changes.
V1.7 Corrected 'Bias Using Plate Current' calculation bug.
V1.6 Added 5 new tubes to the database.
V1.5 Minor changes.
V1.4 Minor format changes.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.