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by cdeschenes
17 Jan 2016, 04:38
Forum: Lords of the Boards - Vero, Perf, PCB or Point-to-Point
Topic: Ordering single sided PCB on line
Replies: 5
Views: 6898

Re: Ordering single sided PCB on line

I'd like to order some simple, single layer PBCs via one of the on-line PCB services. I've looked around and haven't found any that make a simple single sided board. The ones I've found have a minimum of 2 layers. Anyone aware of anyone who produces old fashioned single layer PCBs? Why not take thi...
by cdeschenes
12 Oct 2015, 16:17
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Catalinbread - Katzenkönig [traced]
Replies: 32
Views: 22197

Re: Catalinbread - Katzenkönig [traced]

Word has it that this pedal has an unusually high level of hiss. The schematic looks kind of crude, and like it would indicate as much. I don't expect quiet operation, but are there any changes to be made that might reduce any noise? I'm talking about hiss - there seem to be a lot of reports of rea...
by cdeschenes
25 Apr 2014, 04:43
Forum: Modern Stompbox Effects (1975 - ...)
Topic: TMR Bumble Buzz Fuzz
Replies: 7
Views: 10198

Re: TMR Bumble Buzz Fuzz

Hello I just found this cool site. I'm searching for building instruction for the Bumble Buzz Fuzz recently built by Union Tube & Third Man Records. This is an amazing sound... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpK0CTEZGe8 It would save me 300€ if you have it... :D Thanks Sounds like a Roland Bee...
by cdeschenes
04 Mar 2014, 08:20
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: JHS - SuperBolt [traced]
Replies: 49
Views: 27489

Re: JHS SuperBoat [traced]

mmolteratx wrote:For the lazy.
If it was truly for the lazy, a etch mask would be included :lol:

:secret: Any chance?
by cdeschenes
08 Feb 2014, 18:15
Forum: Modern Stompbox Effects (1975 - ...)
Topic: Morningstar Custom Pedals SDD Pre Amplifier
Replies: 5
Views: 3797

Re: Morningstar Custom Pedals SDD Pre Amplifier

Aion Electronics has a PCB for a SDD preamp also.
http://aionelectronics.com/product/ecli ... reamp-pcb/

I have not built it but I have built a few of his other boards and they are solid.

Cody
by cdeschenes
01 Feb 2014, 08:03
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: CMATMods - Butah [traced]
Replies: 4
Views: 5324

Re: Has anyone done a Cmatmod Butah pedal? [traced]

The Butah is just a Marshall BluesBreaker version 1 with maybe a few mods. Nothing special from what I can tell.

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by cdeschenes
19 Dec 2013, 19:32
Forum: Modern Stompbox Effects (1975 - ...)
Topic: Digitech - Hardwire RV-7 Reverb... power supply
Replies: 4
Views: 4188

Re: Hardwire RV-7 ... power supply

I have had Boss pedals not work on battery due to a broken wire in side the part that snaps on the battery. If you have a digital multi-meter you can check continuity from the battery snap to the PCB. Just a thought.
by cdeschenes
16 Dec 2013, 04:05
Forum: Printed/Published Online Designs
Topic: Which Side Do You Dress ?
Replies: 8
Views: 3914

Re: Which Side Do You Dress ?

I read an article (which I can't seem to find) from MXR that explained that they did it that way since pedals tend to slip down/towards the player when stomped on. The power jack can come out where as it on the side it will not accidentally come pulled out. Sounded good to me so I put mine on the si...
by cdeschenes
18 Nov 2013, 10:08
Forum: DIY Projects
Topic: On Board Pots PCB Layouts
Replies: 25
Views: 5939

Re: On Board Pots PCB Layouts

Scruffie wrote:It's only there for if you're using a battery with battery switching, just put it to any ground point, PCB or otherwise if you're not.
Got it... Its now up and running and I am going through and trying to pic a transistor for it. Time to play with the trim pots. Thanks for your help.
by cdeschenes
18 Nov 2013, 08:39
Forum: DIY Projects
Topic: On Board Pots PCB Layouts
Replies: 25
Views: 5939

Re: On Board Pots PCB Layouts

Have you grounded the Sw pad? The schematic for the power is found at Geofex (+/-9V from one battery article) with the power switching added, then in to a standard rangemaster schematic. Thanks for the help Scruffie, So the J SW pad needs to be grounded? Can I just jump it to a ground point on the ...
by cdeschenes
17 Nov 2013, 23:51
Forum: DIY Projects
Topic: On Board Pots PCB Layouts
Replies: 25
Views: 5939

Re: On Board Pots PCB Layouts

Another on board pot PCB layout, this time for the Dallas Rangemaster, using a MAX1044 Charge Pump to deliver the voltage so this can run in a standard negative ground rig. Also has an on board On/Off/On DPDT Switch to select from 3 different input caps (Current values are just guesses, experiment)...
by cdeschenes
04 Nov 2013, 04:27
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Castledine Electronics - The Wizard [traced]
Replies: 45
Views: 24275

Re: Castledine Electronics - The Wizard [traced]

This is a cool sounding pedal from the videos. I was looking at the photos in Photoshop and trying to clean them up and blow them up. Here is what I have found so far. There is a CV7351 NPN Ge for the Rangemaster portion of the circuit. 5 X FET J201's. Gain - A100k Trebble - B100k Volume - A100k 2 X...
by cdeschenes
02 Oct 2013, 06:49
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: WIZ Pedal - Mini d
Replies: 10
Views: 4203

Re: WIZ Pedal - Mini d

Came across these while trolling.
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by cdeschenes
07 Sep 2013, 23:31
Forum: Vintage Stompbox Corner ( ... - 1975)
Topic: Univox - Superfuzz [schematic]
Replies: 456
Views: 299615

Re: Univox - Superfuzz [schematic]

Otherwise, and I'm speaking from experience here, to get really doomy sounding, build (or mod) a big muff with a clean blend. Then run this superfuzz in front of the 50 - 50 blended muff. :evil: Like the Devi Ever Silver Rose? Its a OpAmp v4 BMP & SuperFuzz with a blend and a fuzz mix to blend ...
by cdeschenes
05 Sep 2013, 18:50
Forum: Vintage Stompbox Corner ( ... - 1975)
Topic: Sola Sound - Tonebender Mark II Professional [schematic]
Replies: 693
Views: 351316

Re: Sola Sound - Tonebender Mark II Professional [schematic]

Hi guys! I'm from Argentina. I build GGG proyect Sola Sound 3 knobs NPN Silicon, this: http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/pdf/ggg_tb3si_sc.pdf I have only one question. Transistors hfe?? sorry for me english This might be relevant https://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=71849.0
by cdeschenes
03 Sep 2013, 07:49
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Brunetti - Mercury [traced]
Replies: 104
Views: 47610

Re: Brunetti - Mercury [traced]

J0K3RX wrote:
rasta_maleek wrote:hi folks.
i redesigned the pcb to fit in a zvex style enclosure, charge pump included, with SMD resistors and hole caps.
I will upload the transfers if you would.
I would!! :mrgreen:
Same here. Looks awesome.
by cdeschenes
25 May 2013, 17:07
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: OXFuzz
Replies: 22
Views: 9078

Re: OXFuzz

Thanks, I hope to get this in Eagle this weekend. I am waiting on a few parts.
by cdeschenes
17 May 2013, 22:43
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: OXFuzz
Replies: 22
Views: 9078

Re: OXFuzz

beedotman wrote:I had two Oxfuzzes (Ge and Si) and in both input caps were 2.2uF and 100nF as output cap, but I've seen gutshots with output cap 10nF and even 1uF, too.
Whould you know what would make a "dark" model of these. I wonder if its just a matter of output cap to allow crazy lowend. Ideas?
by cdeschenes
16 May 2013, 02:19
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: OXFuzz
Replies: 22
Views: 9078

Re: OXFuzz

I think the yellow cap is really 0.1uF rather than 1uF. I the "." is just washed out in the picture you posted. Check out the picture here: https://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae338/oxfuzz/IMG_3874.jpg Well that totally makes sense now. That's where the 100n came from. Man I have a lot to...
by cdeschenes
16 May 2013, 00:44
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: OXFuzz
Replies: 22
Views: 9078

Re: OXFuzz

[ Image ] [/img] It's not 1K8 but 1K Oxfuzz is pretty much standard fuzz face, but with 470R bumped to 1K for more output and increased output cap from 10nF to 100nF for more low end. Rest has standard fuzz face values. Volume pot can be 250K or 100K as far as i remember. 4k7 resistor is for led. 1...