jrsteensen/OpenHornet

[Obsolescence]: x502-1 Kenwood Amp

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#1,182 opened on Nov 26, 2025

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Category: ECADCategory: MCADPriority: NormalType: Bug/Obsolescegood first issue

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Description

Discord Username

Ultramarine

Issue Summary

OH calls for a Kenwood X502-1 amplifier for the buttkicker. This model is now end of life, but still available at some retailers who have old stock. It has been replaced by the X5001-1. Replacement looks nearly identical but has different cable fasteners and fuse type, should cause no issue for builders as the power specs and input/output are the same as is the footprint of the amp.

Applicable COTS Part Number

X502-1

Applicable OH Part Numbers

X502-1

Screenshots/Images/Files

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Release Version

v0.2.0

Category

Electrical (PCBs/Wiring/etc)

Applicable End Item(s)

Lower Instrument Panel (LIP)

Built to print?

  • I built (or attempted to build) the part to the OpenHornet print without any deviations.

Miscellaneous Info

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Update the documentation to replace the obsolete Kenwood X502-1 with the X5001-1, noting the minor differences in cable fasteners and fuse type.
Tech stack
None
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
1
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
None
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
90