Conspiracy to Commit Electronics Megathread

[SamuelG]

I've also been working on my parts list for the Bathtub Reverb. The Build Doc & Tayda link has R3 as 20k but the schematic and pcb has a 22k. I Connected as it near the Reverb unit, does this matter?

 

[Tassieviking]

I think the Tayda link might be for R4 which should be 20k, it looks like R3 might not be on the parts list.
I always buy the resistors from Tayda in lots of 50 so they last a little while, last year I bought all the values I didn't already have so now I have all of the 1/4 watt metal resistors Tayda sells which makes it easier to build projects, I restock when I'm down to 10-20 in a bag.
I started years ago with buying 20 of any value I needed but it quickly grew to 50, if I need something I always buy several just in case, capacitors can get very expensive so they they bought in lots of 10-20.

With the C2CE projects I bought at least 10 of everything to start with, inductors, stomp switches etc but I have already ordered a second lot.

 

[Tassieviking]

SamuelG​

If you go near a Bunnings they have some 1/2" sockets for $5 each that are good for building stompboxes, I haven't reached for my Rocket Sockets since I bought 4 of them a few weeks ago.
I leave the plastic hanger on them as it helps to tighten the nuts up, I bought 8mm, 10mm, 12mm and 14mm.
I would imagine they would be available in many countries but maybe with different brands.

 

[skygazer]

My black eye build. A tribute to both the Soldano Supercharger GTO design , and the yellow 2004 Pontiac (Holden) GTO I enjoyed for 15 years.
"Super" switch = bright
"Charger" switch = deep

Still playing with it… loving the tone.

 

[skygazer]

Aclam had a sale on their smallest board. Box is a cheapie from Harbor Freight, pedalboard just fits in the lid. I may find a way to fit a modulation pedal in, but as-is meets my needs.

 

[Tassieviking]

My black eye build. A tribute to both the Soldano Supercharger GTO design , and the yellow 2004 Pontiac (Holden) GTO I enjoyed for 15 years.
"Super" switch = bright
"Charger" switch = deep

Still playing with it… loving the tone.
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It's taken me this long to realize that the GTO on the box stands for Gain, Tone and Output, my brain just clicked it in as a GTO Holden, my Mrs used to have the VT Calais in that body shape and it was a great car.

 

[skygazer]

It's taken me this long to realize that the GTO on the box stands for Gain, Tone and Output, my brain just clicked it in as a GTO Holden, my Mrs used to have the VT Calais in that body shape and it was a great car.

Yes, I miss that car... a comfortable 4-seat corvette!

 

[Hasty]

Thought I'd drop in a random gig report since it's been a bit. I don't frequent TB as much as I used to due to time constraints.

Played a sub gig today and brought the Nobelium. The sound guy, who is a retired EE, absolutely gushed over the sound of my bass to FOH. He kept talking about the "fat tone" and how rich it was. After the set he quizzed me on the details of it for about 15 minutes. Said it was the best sound he's ever gotten from a feed. Every time he looked over at me he would just smile really big and nod his head. It was sorta touching.

Thought that was worth passing along.

 

[Tassieviking]

Steddi, Go! pedal PCB is very close on being Ready, Steddi, Go.
It's a clean DI / preamp type of pedal.
It is now listed in the C2CE shop with 0 stock at the moment but that means the countdown is on for the release.
My problem is I already have one of all the others and I always buy more then one PCB at a time to lessen the shipping cost on each PCB.
What pedal would /should I build again ? I know the answer is all of them but not at one go. Since it's nearly 3am here I guess I can sleep on it.

Steddi Go PCB Set

This is a PCB set for building your own Steddi Go preamp/D.I. This is not a beginner project, so if you’ve never built a pedal before, then this isn’t for you. I’ve tried to make this as affordable…

c2celectronics.com

 

[SamuelG]

I love my Nobelium, but I'm super excited to build another DI and save some space on my board!!

 

[Tassieviking]

Save some space for another C2CE 125B pedal ?

 

[SamuelG]

Save some space for another C2CE 125B pedal ?

My BassDude mod needs trouble shooting. I've put it aside till I have more time and energy for that. Also Tayda UV printing is holding up my other builds.

 

[SamuelG]

I'm a bit slow... a 125B pedal... hmm nothing comes to mind from C2CE... I've already built the Particle Accelerator and I don't need a Vampire Slayer

 

[Tassieviking]

I'm a bit slow... a 125B pedal... hmm nothing comes to mind from C2CE... I've already built the Particle Accelerator and I don't need a Vampire Slayer

I think you are right, we are missing some important DIY pedals in the lineup, the problem is that they might be hard to make with tubes in them.
Personally I would be happy to make something that does not have tubes if it fills the gaps between the tube pedals, Octaver, Fuzz, Auto Wah, etc.
As long as they are there supporting the pedal board they don't really have to have a tube in them, but most of those will have a gain stage or buffer either at the input or output of the circuit so it could be done with tubes.

I know that Nathan's priority is the Sushi Pedals and that he only makes the C2CE pedals to give something back to the DIY community, but I can't help myself from wishing that the C2CE pedals came out more often then the Sushi ones.
I guess that since I cant work any more I can see the value if I make them myself but I don't really have the money to buy ready made pedals, but it didn't stop me from buying a Single Slice compressor anyway.
I'm having trouble playing anyway because I got arthritis in both hands and a broken finger is not helping much at the moment as well.

 

[SamuelG]

Ouch! Praying your finger heals well!
The SS is on my GAS list but whatever I build or buy is generally paid for by selling other builds… slow and steady for me.

 

[davelowell2]

Steddi, Go! pedal PCB is very close on being Ready, Steddi, Go.
It's a clean DI / preamp type of pedal.
It is now listed in the C2CE shop with 0 stock at the moment but that means the countdown is on for the release.
My problem is I already have one of all the others and I always buy more then one PCB at a time to lessen the shipping cost on each PCB.
What pedal would /should I build again ? I know the answer is all of them but not at one go. Since it's nearly 3am here I guess I can sleep on it.

Steddi Go PCB Set

This is a PCB set for building your own Steddi Go preamp/D.I. This is not a beginner project, so if you’ve never built a pedal before, then this isn’t for you. I’ve tried to make this as affordable…

c2celectronics.com

Is this a clone ( ReddDi, SVTDI) or an original design?
Seems pretty cool.

 

[Tassieviking]

single gain stage with direct-coupled cathode follower a la Ampeg SVTDI

Steddi, Go! - simple tube D.I.

For the past several years I've catered largely to bassists, since they tend to be largely underserved in the pedal world. One thing that pretty much every bassist needs is a good sounding D.I., because nobody is going to bring their 8x10 stack to a bar gig for $50. Nobelium is still hands down...

forum.pedalpcb.com

 

[davelowell2]

single gain stage with direct-coupled cathode follower a la Ampeg SVTDI

Steddi, Go! - simple tube D.I.

For the past several years I've catered largely to bassists, since they tend to be largely underserved in the pedal world. One thing that pretty much every bassist needs is a good sounding D.I., because nobody is going to bring their 8x10 stack to a bar gig for $50. Nobelium is still hands down...

forum.pedalpcb.com

So not a clone of either but in a similar style as the SVTDI?
Looking forward to building one.

 

[Tassieviking]

Not a copy but the tubes are used in a very similar way from what I have worked out.
It is more like a cut down SVTDI where the minimum of parts are used, I believe that was Nathans aim in doing this DI.
It a KISS tube DI, maybe it should have been called "KISS DI TUBE" (Keep It Simple Stupid)
I can't wait to make one myself and I only plink the strings at home, with this and all the other C2CE pedals I have I can use my powered mixer and play with family and friends at home.

 

[Tassieviking]

@Sushi Box FX
Is there any chance you might put the new power supplies up as an option in C2CE ?
I have some USA to Australia adapters that I can use as long as the supplies are good at 240V.
My next order will be a Steddi Go (No transformer since I got some), and another Black Eye PCB.
If I can I will get 2 of the power supplies as well, people seem to like to borrow the pedals but they never have a power supply that can handle a couple of tubes.
Thanks
Mick