DIY Effect Makers (club?)

[DannDubblewe]

I haven't really studied your photo all too closely (on my phone, quality is so-so ) but because it is such a simple design I would bet you really need to solder them in to get proper functionality. There will be someone soon with better, more helpful info I'm sure - but that's what I would do!

 

[Nv_D_SlapnPop]

My photo is kinda crappy I guess sorry hadto it real fast before I run out for work.

 

[Sem Thewissen]

Heyy, i'm also really interested in building some effects myself, i have really basic knowledge of electronics and know how to solder. But never builded effects or things like it Never got so far xD But i have time know and really leek forward to building sumthing, so any of you has some simple schematics for me to start with? consider me a complete beginner
Greetzz

 

[Skrogh]

A good place to start would be taking a look at: Invalid Link Removed
There is a thread with schematics for beginners.

 

[Pollinator95]

The DIY section of I <3 Fuzz is good.
I<3Fuzz &bull; View forum - DIY

You might want to read through Beavis Audio, and maybe make a Beavis Board.
Beavis Audio Research

There are some breadboard projects in BA that are easy enough
Beavis Audio Research

Freestompboxes.org is off the net at the moment, but it´s worth a visit when it´s back.

Schematic Heaven. (you´ll have to google that.)

Tonepad

tonepad -- fx projects

Runoffgroove

runoffgroove.com

Build your Own clone has schematics and kits... (and a forum)
BYOC - The World's Finest DIY Guitar Effects Kits

As does GGG
General Guitar Gadgets

And Musikding.de (German forum)
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Edit: I forgot about Madbean
http://www.madbeanpedals.com/

 

[Sem Thewissen]

Thx both of you, i'm gonna visit local electronics shop for components tomorrow Hope it's gonna work ;P

 

[Vlad5]

Have any of you, or know anyone who has, rehoused an Ashdown effect pedal (like the Hyperdrive) in a smaller enclosure without the VU meter?

did a quick search, here and google, didn't find anything...

 

[Stu L.]

Have any of you, or know anyone who has, rehoused an Ashdown effect pedal (like the Hyperdrive) in a smaller enclosure without the VU meter?

did a quick search, here and google, didn't find anything...

Gutshot/ pic? Anyone think you could just remove the meter and jumper across the pads?

 

[Vlad5]

Yeah, removing the VU meter totally...

I should get the Hyperdrive in two days, when I do, I'll post a pic, board and housing... Just curious if anyone has done it already... I know I'll give it a try if I like the pedal as much as I think I will...

I've already schematized a rehousing for the Octamizer and the footswitch for the Mesa M9, but due to the two pedal boards' designs, it really wouldn't work without a 'two u-shaped piece' housing, like the original boxes. I was concerned the Hyperdrive would be the same thing... I'll find out Friday...

Thanks

 

[delta7fred]

Gutshot/ pic? Anyone think you could just remove the meter and jumper across the pads?

I would not jumper across the pads, just leave them open circuit.

 

[BassPenguin22]

I tried building that Bazz Fuss on a bread board and failed epicly, i might try again tomorrow :\

 

[Pollinator95]

I tried building that Bazz Fuss on a bread board and failed epicly, i might try again tomorrow :\

Check the transistor leads and the diode orientation. And make sure you ground the E lead on the transistor.
Are you getting a bypassed signal on the breadboard?

 

[jimmy rocket]

I would not jumper across the pads, just leave them open circuit.

+1

 

[UncleFluffy]

I would not jumper across the pads, just leave them open circuit.

Or stick a 3k9 resistor across them. (It might not matter, but if you find that removing the meter affects the pedal the nominal impedance of a VU meter is 3900 ohms.)

 

[Vlad5]

I would not jumper across the pads, just leave them open circuit.

+1

Or stick a 3k9 resistor across them. (It might not matter, but if you find that removing the meter affects the pedal the nominal impedance of a VU meter is 3900 ohms.)

Cool! Thanks for the advice guys. Aside from the whole rehousing, what to do with the meter leads was a concern. I'll look into the resistor when I order (if I go through with it) the drilled box.

 

[bobodechimp]

where do i sine up

 

[Sem Thewissen]

I tried the bass fuzz a few times, constantly failed so i gave up the bass fuzz i used the schematic and modded it a bit, now i have more of an overdrive/drive pedal, i think it really sound good, and really loud

 

[G.Bisson]

I'd like to join the club.
My first completed build:
Hex Fuzz

GGG russian muff kit with additonal parts from RadioShack and PedalPartsPlus. Has an EQ stack, 4001 diodes, and a few value changes inspired by Earthbound Audio Supercollider, the doomest muff of them all.

Graphics inspired by the video game Hexen, which was a modded version of the DOOM game engine.

Water-slide decals designed and created by yours truely G.Bisson. Credit for the Hexen sprites provided by: Dunkelschwamm & Grim.

 

[Vlad5]

Okay dokay....

I made a new thread for the JL Hyperdrive rehousing so as not to totally take over a whole page here.

Let me know if any of you come up with an elegant solution... I'm stumped. I don't think its possible to go smaller, even without the VU meter (which is next to worthless for this pedal by the way). I'll post my impressions of the pedal later, after I can mess with it longer, and with other effects, blends, etc...

Thanks for the encouragement everyone!

 

[Pollinator95]

Finally got round to taking some pictures.
Red Llama clone

Beavis Board

And Soldering Iron Pain®