Gnomeratron VTF - a nasty muff with blend: prototype review

[SquiggFSM]

remarkably I still have patience...

But then this helped a lot

I really want to make these pedals something special and unique, so I'm doing whatever I can to make them special (within reason).

Plus, you guys have been really patient and awesome, so you deserve it.

McSpunckle you rock

 

[Gus Borden]

I have learned the skill of patience...

What color led's?

 

[mikeddd]

This pedal sounds great.

Indeed it does! I just got my Agro in the mail today...haven't even unboxed it and I've got GAS for this new pedal already. :scowl:

 

[McSpunckle]

I have learned the skill of patience...

What color led's?

The LEDs will match either the primary or secondary color of the graphic.

Here's the graphics (by number) with the color I'm considering:

For reference: http://www.flickr.com/photos/51572438@N05/sets/72157624263781265/ (they're in order on that page-- you don't have to click through them)

1: Blue (maybe white?)
2: Blue
3: Orange (more unique than red?)
4: Purple
5: Green (maybe blue would add a nice contrast?)
6: Red
7: Blue
8: Purple

Of course, if you want something specific, why not.

 

[Gabbs]

5: Green (maybe blue would add a nice contrast?)

No thanks, got enough stuff with crazy bright blue LEDs. Maybe a darker, say more emerald green? Or am I being way too specific? If so, plain green would be quite nice thanks!

 

[McSpunckle]

I agree... blue is pretty over-played.

So, I could get these things hammered out pretty quick at this point if it wasn't for paypal...

Newest update (that I just had to try out before announcing): Thick, durable epoxy resin finish. I have a -ton- of experience with this stuff from working with my dad building bar tops and the like. This stuff is TOUGH. And super shiny. It's usually described as looking like glass, but I think it looks more watery than that.

This also allows me to use a label that looks much nicer, and cut down dramatically on the use of aerosols and solvents. You know, if you're a hippie like that. ('cause I am)

 

[savinggrace]

Your constant updates are extremely impressive.

 

[Gabbs]

Mmmmm....epoxy resin. [drool]

 

[Gus Borden]

When it comes to breathing in solvent based crap like that, it pays to be careful!

Yea, the consistent and informative updates are really stellar, it's nice to see it!

Perhaps a yellow or white LED? Dunno, just spit-balling. Basically starting to get all charged up about joining the GnomeratroNation!

 

[dannybuoy]

Nggh... Must resist urges to buy Gomeratron, Grey Stache and Oxide fuzzes... 3 new awesome booteek fuzzes made by TB'ers emerging at once, each different enough to warrant buying them all... Gah!

 

[McSpunckle]

Don't call it boutique or I'll jack the price up to $350. You've been warned. ^_^

So, hey, figured out a way to socket the diodes. They're gonna be interchangeable now. Enjoy. You can have them permanently installed as well. I have no idea how well sockets hold, but everyone seems to do it, and I've never read of parts falling out.

Basically, I'm gonna solder the two diodes together, and leave one set of leads sticking out so you can interchange them.

Small catch, though... I'll need you guys to buy your diodes. It adds up pretty fast on my end. 8 sets of diodes (as in two sets of each type) will be $5. Not much. It's a bit more than the actual cost of the diodes, but it'll also help cover the sockets themselves, and the time it's going to take to solder all those diodes together.

Don't worry about being able to identify them-- they all look dramatically different.

I'm unfortunately still fighting with Paypal. Rawr.

 

[SquiggFSM]

This news just made my day!

 

[tigerbass]

So much awesome!

 

[McSpunckle]

Unfortunately, not nearly as awesome as a cat spooning a Moogerfooger.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Don't call it boutique or I'll jack the price up to $350. You've been warned. ^_^

So, hey, figured out a way to socket the diodes. They're gonna be interchangeable now. Enjoy. You can have them permanently installed as well. I have no idea how well sockets hold, but everyone seems to do it, and I've never read of parts falling out.

Basically, I'm gonna solder the two diodes together, and leave one set of leads sticking out so you can interchange them.

Small catch, though... I'll need you guys to buy your diodes. It adds up pretty fast on my end. 8 sets of diodes (as in two sets of each type) will be $5. Not much. It's a bit more than the actual cost of the diodes, but it'll also help cover the sockets themselves, and the time it's going to take to solder all those diodes together.

Don't worry about being able to identify them-- they all look dramatically different.

I'm unfortunately still fighting with Paypal. Rawr.

Awesome! I'll PayPal the extra bucks when you get the PayPal stuff worked out. Thanks!

(My seven year old wants to see what the smiley faces do, so ignore these below.)
:scowl:

 

[Gabbs]

Dang right I want sockets/extra diodes for only $5.

 

[tigerbass]

Unfortunately, not nearly as awesome as a cat spooning a Moogerfooger.

Haha! Whenever I try to take pix of my pedals he has to go and be a freak!!
I will certainly pay for the extra diodes as well!
C'mon stupid paypal!!

 

[Verminaard]

Let us know when your paypal is working right so we can donate some money to the cause!!

Extra diodes = win!!

 

[shaggy45]

hells yeah, i want some extra diodes.

when ever paypal is done doing what paypal does best.

 

[Gus Borden]

Okay - I feel like the idiot in our little gnome village, but I am confused by the diodes and how they interact/impact the pedal. Can somebody help me out?

And McSpunckle - let us know when Paypal is ready to get back in the business of doing business aqnd I will send the cash A.S.A.P.