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by coldcraft
18 Oct 2015, 19:58
Forum: Electric Guitar/Bass Wiring
Topic: RMC - Poly-Drive X [schematic]
Replies: 10
Views: 18058

Re: Poly-Drive X by RMC -schematic [schematic]

I doubt there's a strong reason why. probably just because they could.
by coldcraft
18 Oct 2015, 01:24
Forum: Electric Guitar/Bass Wiring
Topic: RMC - Poly-Drive X [schematic]
Replies: 10
Views: 18058

Re: Poly-Drive X by RMC -schematic [schematic]

guys, its called a servo.
by coldcraft
05 Jun 2015, 03:34
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Radial Engineering - SGI (Studio Guitar Interface) [traced]
Replies: 14
Views: 10542

Re: Radial Engineering - SGI (Studio Guitar Interface) [traced]

that JFET/BJT buffer is probably arranged more like the first example in this diagram, http://www.hqew.net/files/Images/ArticlHigh-Impedance-Low-Capacitance-Buffer-Amplifier.gif The funny opamp thing with the complimentary BJTs is a virtual ground for a split rail power. The box is powered by 15V an...
by coldcraft
23 Sep 2014, 12:54
Forum: DIY Projects
Topic: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]
Replies: 52
Views: 13557

Re: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]

the microcontroller is capable of so much more though, and that's the point here. it can do momentary switching, a muting pulse, a remote control in, even a second switch channel for adding a boost or something else.
by coldcraft
19 Sep 2014, 21:23
Forum: DIY Projects
Topic: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]
Replies: 52
Views: 13557

Re: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]

Jack Deville wrote:
I think I know the details on this one?
why yes you do. My requirements have slowly outgrown the system, and i've found the time to start programming my own.

I've not found any evidence of lock-up problems yet.
by coldcraft
17 Sep 2014, 16:13
Forum: DIY Projects
Topic: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]
Replies: 52
Views: 13557

Re: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]

It's actually interesting as Chris (Mictester) during my last phone chat with him suggested to make a fusion of his switching idea with AVR controllers. One pin can drive his switching scheme. The only problem I see, is that the AVR will not be able to 'see' what the status is of the relay. this I ...
by coldcraft
01 Aug 2014, 20:35
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Way Huge - Fat Sandwich [traced]
Replies: 18
Views: 8678

Re: Anyone has some gutshots of Way Huge Fat Sandwich? [traced]

i produced the original traced schematic of the Fat Sandwich, and yeah the resonance pot is a little funny. I love the FS so much that I then picked up the Pork Loin. I find the PL is trickier to dial in, mostly because of the mixing of the two paths.
by coldcraft
14 Jul 2014, 20:17
Forum: Printed/Published Online Designs
Topic: Popping after AMZ supper buffer
Replies: 12
Views: 5872

Re: Popping after AMZ supper buffer

i meant 680R to 1k for the input and output limiting resistors I linked to. those are just common values that I have.
by coldcraft
09 Jul 2014, 20:34
Forum: Printed/Published Online Designs
Topic: Popping after AMZ supper buffer
Replies: 12
Views: 5872

Re: Popping after AMZ supper buffer

i use 680R or 1k for the series limiting resistors, and usually a 100k to ground on the output.
by coldcraft
08 Jul 2014, 14:14
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Ramble FX - Marvel Drive 1.0 [traced]
Replies: 90
Views: 61879

Re: Ramble FX Marvel Drive 1.0 [Schematic Inside] [traced]

the pin connections on the FETs are incorrect. compare to another JFET overdrive to see what i mean. could you post a higher resolution image?
by coldcraft
20 Jun 2014, 12:03
Forum: DIY Projects
Topic: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]
Replies: 52
Views: 13557

Re: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]

Is there any particular reason why you guys are interested in a PIC based implementation? Or is it just personal preference? I am asking out of genuine curiosity, as Atmel stuff is becoming more and more popular (thanks to Arduino I guess) and I was looking to start experimenting with programming a...
by coldcraft
18 Jun 2014, 00:23
Forum: DIY Projects
Topic: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]
Replies: 52
Views: 13557

Re: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]

would anyone who knows how to write PIC code be willing to help translate this code? I am working on a PIC12f683 version now because I have a bunch of them sitting doing nothing... When/If I get it I will post here. If you want some help let me know. I have not coded for PIC before but I'm trying t...
by coldcraft
17 Jun 2014, 17:14
Forum: DIY Projects
Topic: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]
Replies: 52
Views: 13557

Re: Generic I/O board for pedals, with bistable relay [documentation]

would anyone who knows how to write PIC code be willing to help translate this code?
by coldcraft
05 Jun 2014, 14:08
Forum: Printed/Published Online Designs
Topic: Servo Offset Biasing for JFETs
Replies: 29
Views: 14000

Re: Servo Offset Biasing for JFETs

DrNomis wrote:Have you ever thought of trying the Shunt-Regulated Push-Pull circuit with J Fets Coldcraft?....... :hmmm:

SRPP? Yeah I've used that. I prefer the sound of single JFETS though.
by coldcraft
29 May 2014, 00:46
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Way Huge - Pork Loin [traced]
Replies: 96
Views: 64012

Re: Way Huge - Pork Loin [traced]

just a little FUI, the two discrete stages in the clean side of the Pork Loin are similar to the BA283 stage that were used in Neve designs such as the 1073.

I have one of these now, and its really a nice unit after some trimmer tweaking.
by coldcraft
13 May 2014, 03:04
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Bondi Effects - Sick As Overdrive
Replies: 24
Views: 17858

Re: Bondi Effects - Sick As Overdrive

I've found that the best way to prevent the community here from actually reversing your designs is to be as open as possible, ie describe the design as a block diagram. Most people just want to know what/how its done, not necessarily to make themselves one. Wampler does this a lot, drops hints and e...
by coldcraft
06 May 2014, 23:25
Forum: Power
Topic: Prevent battery usage while OFF?
Replies: 4
Views: 12007

Re: Prevent battery usage while OFF?

many pedals pop or squeal for a short time when power is lost or enabled.
by coldcraft
25 Mar 2014, 12:23
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Amptweaker - Tight Metal [traced]
Replies: 634
Views: 284789

Re: Amptweaker - Tight Metal [traced]

I've not seen a pnp follower paralleled with an npn follower before.