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How hard would it be to DIY this?

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by cassius987, Apr 22, 2012.

  1. Apr 22, 2012 #1
    cassius987

    cassius987 Inactive

    Apr 20, 2007
    Denver, CO
    I want to build something of a buffered Ric-O-Sound box. It's very simple in theory. Basically...

    1x stereo input to 2x buffer to 2x mono output

    But to have someone make this for me (say for instance Creation Audio Labs) is going to be well upwards of $200... I feel like the concept is so simple I should be able to just do this myself. I am handy with a soldering iron after all.

    Is this a feasible DIY, and where would I source the enclosure and the buffers? Thanks TB.
     
  2. Apr 22, 2012 #2
    seanm

    seanm I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize! Supporting Member

    Feb 19, 2004
    Ottawa, Canada
    Buffer could be done with one dual-opamp or two JFETs.

    This is the article on buffers: Basic Buffers
     
  3. Apr 30, 2012 #3
    cassius987

    cassius987 Inactive

    Apr 20, 2007
    Denver, CO
    So I've come up with a components list I will need and this is basically it:

    metal enclosure with holes for jacks, 3PDT switch, two LEDs, and 9 volt power supply
    1x stereo jack
    2x mono jack
    1x 3PDT footswitch (toggles mono/stereo operation and the stereo mode LED)
    2x LEDs (one for power and one for stereo "Y" mode on/off)
    1x power supply ?? (ideally 9 volts, I guess there's no reason I can't do 18 if I have to)
    2x buffer units (mono)

    Where is the best place to get the enclosure made affordably? And as for LEDs and power supplies, I have no idea where to source those for this kind of project.
     
  4. Apr 30, 2012 #4
    Azure Skies

    Azure Skies Commercial User

    Mar 21, 2012
    Toronto
    Sneaker salesman Importer/Exporter Broughton Audio
    Go to small bear electronics for this. Just use a 9V wall adapter like for typical pedals.
     
  5. Apr 30, 2012 #5
    Gero

    Gero

    Mar 11, 2010
    Austin
    It's really easy to build these...AMZ - Guitar Effects & JFET Splitter

    I use one every day. It's not going to make anything sound like a Ric though. That's from the electronics & separate pups splitting to different outs.
     
  6. Apr 30, 2012 #6
    Pollinator95

    Pollinator95

    Dec 12, 2010
    Zaragoza, Spain
    You'll also need perfoboard or veroboard, a DC jack, and some wire. Remember you'll need some resistors for the LEDs. Maybe some LED bezels to make it snazzier.

    Edit: why isn't there a "snazzy Murderface" meme?
     
  7. Apr 30, 2012 #7
    cassius987

    cassius987 Inactive

    Apr 20, 2007
    Denver, CO
    I totally agree, but don't worry, I already have the Ric--I just want a buffered Ric-o-sound box with the option to go mono, rather than a passive, y-only box.
     
  8. Apr 30, 2012 #8
    Gero

    Gero

    Mar 11, 2010
    Austin
    OH! In that case :cool: the link I posted will do exactly what you need. You'll just have to ignore the extra parts for the 3rd output (disregard anything after column 14 in the vero layout), and add the switch to the 2nd stage/out.

    The enclosure for mine has a stoned octopus on it, and ever since I boxed it up, I've wanted to make another with 8 outputs...why not? hah
     
  9. Apr 30, 2012 #9
    cassius987

    cassius987 Inactive

    Apr 20, 2007
    Denver, CO
    Wow, I'd love to see pics of that!