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DIY Effect Makers (club?)

#302
Flatwound Funk said:
What are good bass pedal kits?
I want to try building a simple effect nothing too complex
mouse
Would the mouse by byoc be to difficult for a first build?
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My first kit was a General Guitar Gadgets Big Muff. IMO, they're on the same level, as far as difficulty goes. I'd check out GGG. I've never built a BYOC kit, but I think that they're way over priced. GGG is right on spot, IMHO. Also, check out mammothelectronics.com
 
#303
The first kit I built was a GGG CB1. Went off without a hitch. Unfortunately it's just a clean boost (EHX LPB1 clone).

Here is my Beavis Board all mounted up and working on a circuit.

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#306
Well, after a little research - Wet sand with soap and water starting at 100 ish grit and move up to 1000 or 2000 grit sand paper. Move in the same direction with each grit. After that, dry really well with a lint-free towel (while wearing gloves to avoid your hand's grease/ fingerprints), apply Brasso and buff with a bit on a drill or on a dremel. Then apply a clear coat I reckon' - unless you're planning on etching it. Clear coat it afterwards if that is the case. That is my rough take on about 2 minutes of internetin'.
 
#308
I've seen aluminum polished to a mirror shine.

I'd recommending using sanding blocks (I like the foam ones) to avoid getting any deep sanding scratches from the more aggressive grits. I've never tried to get a mirrored finish though. I'm quite fond of the "brushed" look.

I can't wait to have a powder coating setup.

EDIT: Regards to mirror polish. This may be of interest. I<3Fuzz: View topic - Let's see your finished DIY projects!

Scroll down a little bit in the linked thread.
 
#309
Yeah I use a sanding block, medium to fine, and then wire wool to polish it more. Laos make sure to wash it with washing up liquid after. If you want a proper mirrored look you need to use buffing compound and a buffer of some sort like a dremel or drill attachment. My sister is a jeweller so gonna try the full buffed with compound route one of these days but for the time being I'm happy with what I get so far.
 
#310
As far as mine (more of a brushed look). I start dry at about 150 and work my way to 800,....once I get to the finer grits I start using the wet soapy. Mark from W&C suggested picking up one of the 3M metal polishing kits you can pick up at an auto parts store, so I'll echo that suggestion (he mentions it earlier in this thread).

I like to go in alternating directions between each grit so I can see where the sanding scratches are and put in the effort to get em out. I like to finish sand in a lengthwise direction so any "grain" from the sanding appears natural. I may find myself picking up a palm sander in the the future to make it go a little quicker.
 
#311
Ha thanks for the reminder that I have an electric sander in my mam's house. Surely I could mount that on my bench somehow and use it as a flatbed sander. Why didn't I think of that before??
 
#314
If you start with 2V as a guess you'll be pretty close.

It's pretty easy to measure. Put the LED in series with a 2K2 resistor and a 9V battery so that it lights up. You can then read the LED forward voltage directly by putting a voltmeter across it.
 
#317
Longhair said:
Your breadboard setup is awesome!! I'm going to steal that idea and put all my switches & knobs into a project box for easier access :hyper:
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Google Beavis Audio Reseach or Amazing Beavis Board (There is also a prototyping thread here on TB in which the ABB get's a nod)

This is Dano Beavis' design so I can't take credit. I did however put it together myself since Dano is no longer making and selling these.

I highly recommend building these for any DIY hacker though,...clears up space on the bread boards and puts the I/O and DC jacks in a convenient place.

Have fun!!

:)
 
#319
Found one here:

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That's in the Europe...OOH just found a US dealer I believe:

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I have no affiliation with these sites, nor can I vouch for their authenticity or services. But, they look freaking rad!!
 
#320
i need your help guys! i have absolutely no building experience and wanted to take on my first diy project, a boss fs-6 clone for my boss rc-3. i got the idea from here:
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so it's just 2 switches 3 wires and a stereo jack.
here is my mock up:
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and it only works to set the tempo, the other button won't switch phrases up and down. any ideas to trouble shoot? im a totasl n00b and i'm sure it's something so dumb.

i have the black wires meeting at the very bottom loop (sorry don't know the term) the red going into the middle and the green going into the top. sometimes if i shake it the phrases will go up and sometimes the red wire also switches the tempo even tho the green does it always. i haven't soldered anything yet i just wanted to see if it worked first. thanks!
 

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