Thanks! The PCBs are from Moonn and Fuzzdog, my "creation" was to put them all into one big box and add the order switches.
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Any DIY pedal builders on TB? Strut your stuff!
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Thanks! The PCBs are from Moonn and Fuzzdog, my "creation" was to put them all into one big box and add the order switches.
I have two ideas that isn't a die cut machine, but they both require a fair chunk of manual labor.
Painters tape, a cutting mat and various shades of spray paint will let you cut out layers of design and paint each one individually creating a screen print effect.
Another idea I've yet to execute is to use a stamp cutting kit to make a stamp and then clearcoat over it after it's pressed down. I don't know how that'll look. I like the look of stamps, especially those made by skilled people, but I don't know how the ink would transfer.
Neither of these is especially useful for putting usable words on the knobs, but they're ideas I've had with a fairly low cost of entry.
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So I got obsessed and threw this together in the last half hour. I carved a clef into a Dollar Tree pink eraser, coated it in purple sample latex paint from lowes and stamped it into a 125b lid. Caveats: pink eraser is widely accepted as the worst of the acceptable stamp mediums, working with paint requires a pretty accurate coating (perhaps a type of stamping ink would work better) , and being steady with the stamp was a trick.
I wouldn't call the result 'great,' but I think it shows a proof of concept and with more time and maybe a jig for putting the stamp down without slipping it could be a useful method.
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Finished this over the weekend. Really liking what it does, I had wanted to try one of these for a while so I'm pretty happy. Got a bit hairy wiring up the high gain switch but got it done and it works! PedalPCB Duocast (Hudson Broadcast).
Also put together another preamp (Yamaha NE1 copy) that worked but didn't please me aesthetically. Not sure what I'm going to do with that one, might need to redo the enclosure.
Also put together another preamp (Yamaha NE1 copy) that worked but didn't please me aesthetically. Not sure what I'm going to do with that one, might need to redo the enclosure.
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Kallas Bass Preamp (a modified Benson guitar fet preamp):
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Do you like this? I have mixed feelings about mine. Can’t quite get what I’m looking for.
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the stock one has low end loss so i modified my version to retain it.
Left to right SHO, Valvecaster, LPB1, Bazz, BBOD, Tubescreamer, Minibooster.
PedalPCB Mouton fuzz fit into 1590B enclosure. This pedal is holding a pcb above it's size by carefully filing down the edges. Fuzz tone is tight, crispy and snappy while retaining lows. Might be better for lead guitar, but it sounds great on bass too.
Not sure I like the tube just hanging out there with no guard, but it looks cool.
The two with one big a$$ knob are really cool.
Random Noise Generating Delay (RNGD)
It’s a random noise generator into a PT2399 delay, PCB is from Effects Layout.
Well, it sure does what it says on the tin! It's totally crazy and delivers all sorts of weird noises in spades.
It can also act as a noisemaker, without any input.
I dig it!
Demo (guitar, not mine):
It’s a random noise generator into a PT2399 delay, PCB is from Effects Layout.
Well, it sure does what it says on the tin! It's totally crazy and delivers all sorts of weird noises in spades.
It can also act as a noisemaker, without any input.
I dig it!
Demo (guitar, not mine):
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HG Bass (high gain bass):
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My revised version of the B-25B preamp:
It works with a russian mini-tube and 180 Volts
It works with a russian mini-tube and 180 Volts
PedalPCB Shika Fuzz, you probably know what this is based on, which itself is based on a Elk BM Sustainar ... it was impossible to resist those bunnies.
The tone knob covers a lot of useful ground, and for once, I'm not necessarily staying on the darker side of the tone pot.
Also, I like the sustain rolled back on this one. It can get massive, yet stay surprisingly articulated - at least for a Muff type of fuzz. Tons of volume on tap.
A winner!
And while I'm here: Effects Layout Pepperbox, based on the Dunwich Volt Thrower, a pedal that I sold years ago.
Basically a rat, but: two band EQ, 6 clipping options and a gain recovery stage built around another LM308, although I subbed in an OP07 for that stage.
The tone knob covers a lot of useful ground, and for once, I'm not necessarily staying on the darker side of the tone pot.
Also, I like the sustain rolled back on this one. It can get massive, yet stay surprisingly articulated - at least for a Muff type of fuzz. Tons of volume on tap.
A winner!
And while I'm here: Effects Layout Pepperbox, based on the Dunwich Volt Thrower, a pedal that I sold years ago.
Basically a rat, but: two band EQ, 6 clipping options and a gain recovery stage built around another LM308, although I subbed in an OP07 for that stage.
Hey Fuzzonaut, I think I saw where you described your process before but could you refresh my memory on how you do your graphics on your enclosures?
So I bought some PedalPCB boards for the next round of pedal projects. I wanted to try the War Scythe (EQD Hoof Reaper clone) but didnt check the parts list thoroughly. It needs some germanium transistors I didn't have and had to order from the UK (I'm in the US) I ordered a few extra since shipping just about killed me.
I print on on self-adhesive foil, usually transparent, stick it on the (undrilled) enclosure an seal it with varnish spray (for oil paintings).
PedalPCB Obsidious and Mofeta dual pedal in 1590XX. Two amazing drives in one! This is my new top five DIY favorites.
Progress photo with hardware mounted. Pot legs on the right are bent to raise the position of the Mofeta pcb.
Final gunshot. Obsidious pcb couldn't be adjusted due to the toggle switches being so close to pot legs. PCB has tight clearances to the input jack and stomp switch, but it dropped in smooth without much hassle.
Progress photo with hardware mounted. Pot legs on the right are bent to raise the position of the Mofeta pcb.
Final gunshot. Obsidious pcb couldn't be adjusted due to the toggle switches being so close to pot legs. PCB has tight clearances to the input jack and stomp switch, but it dropped in smooth without much hassle.
heavily modified Rat / EQD life with discrete germanium DOA (app14ge), 10 hard clipping diode configuration and 2 soft clipping
veroboard build so i will keep mess inside just for myself
veroboard build so i will keep mess inside just for myself
