Damn it's just gotten to the stage that between the dual layer PCB and that SMD business I think I may just buy an Expandora and have done with it

BTW I wasn't implying you didn't read the spec sheet, just pointing out that I have insect legged cap on my TB

culturejam wrote:

Kilby wrote:Smallbear have the unit in stock (apparently).

I recently ordered the Sharp unit. It's SMD, however.

My one knob tone Bender on vero ended up with SMD parts in it (didn't read my order sheet properly)

Note: I recently tried Caustic Soda / Sodium hydroxide / rooter powder drain opener ( all the same ) The formula is way to picky to get good results. So I am going back to the little 9 dollar bottle of remover for removing the unused resist off the boards. It depends on the resist, some resists are...

Would the transformer in those awful energy efficient (compact fluorescent) bulbs be suitable ?

If I can get this method down to science relatively quick..Ill be able to almost mass produce boards. Why I didnt do this sooner..I dont know..fear maybe. But those who have yet to try this method, go for it. :) TBH it's the easiest method there is (should try the damn rub down transfer method for ...

Or buy a 1mm drill?

himister wrote: Did you try the pcb layout from Tonepad? I've build one ages ago and worked for me.

I can etch one tomorrow, but will have to wait on a parts delivery before building it (damn I hate waiting for parts)

<sulk> I have tried to build a scrambler twice and each time they didn't do anything useful, I'm beginning to think it's the GGG PCB has issues (as their old BMP layout had issues too). Before anybody says anything this is the only pedal has required anything more than minimal debugging :( I think I...

Thx

i did the gary hurst version because it has more components that can easily be left out of the circuit, and with a few value changes an original mk1 can be made. if you compare the two schematics you'll see what i mean. i'd post up a rework, but my original files are on my crashed hard drive that i...

Sorry as I may be being a bit thick. Is there any chance of getting the V1 diagrams being reposted (assuming that the Gary Hurst layout is not the same as the original Mk1) Given the the eternal popularity of the Tone Bender would it be a good idea to have a verified circuit / layout topic for all t...

This may sound stupid, but whats with the 20 second startup time listed in the online manual.

Well if Violet (NOT UV) is purple enough try http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=35766 In the US Farnells US partner has these http://uk.farnell.com/lumex/ssl-lx5093vc/led-lamp/dp/1618644 Alliteratively a google search for "purple LED" works wonders for me EDIT : Google gave me th...

Heh with real world workloads and family commitments I seldom get the time to do anything other than the care essentials and that includes junk shops :( so I grabbed the 1st thin transparent item I had to hand (it was 01:00 am before I even got time to do the exposure tests). From then on I just wen...

OK I am probably the cheapest person in the world (cos I have no money) I have been through the regular paper and press n peel blue options. PnP blue is OK once you get used with it, but expensive. As for the paper method I found that a little too inconsistent for my liking and a PITA. I tried using...

I talk about construction, you talk about conception You can go on guitariste.com to see the evolution in the "Pedales death by audio" thread, page 4. The reproduction of the image is forbidden by the author so i can't post them directly here Well they have seem managed to have gotten pas...

Soulsonic: Any update on this? Were you able to find a suitable sub for the obscure Sharp opto unit? Thanks! Smallbear have the unit in stock (apparently). I don't suppose anybody has some PCB artwork about for this beastie as I have wanted one for ages, but they are really stupid money in the UK (...

go look at the responses on various forums after that demo was uploaded a couple days ago, the demand for these things as well as an improved clone are as strong as ever Sorry but I get irritated with the following The Emperors new clothes, no longer made (so must be special), as used by {name band...

hehe... see how hopeful and optimistic I was about the Schumann stuff two years ago. No more! All those hopes have been dashed! :lol: you're in the minority Any evidence for that statement? While I'm sure there are people who like pedals wired by gerbils on crystal meth. The gerbil would probably l...

I read over this a bit earlier and thought I would throw my 2c in This link is part of the reason why I'm commenting http://www.gilmourish.com/?p=742 $340 (US) for a generic Big Muff because it sounds a bit like a P2. Yeah I'd like to know what is in the P2 and if I had some cash (I cant even afford...