I had wanted to get into the hobby of figuring out how pedals work since I use them all the time. I decided to start with what seemed like a relatively easy build, and after doing research I found the schematics for Rugeb's modified Em Drive with a tone knob. I tried to put the schematic on veroboard but as it was my first time I am almost sure this is where I went wrong. I hooked the pedal all up as best as I could and when I plugged it in to my board all seemed well. In bypass my signal is fine, and I can play with the other pedals. My problem is when I turn the pedal on... The guitar signal cuts out and my amp buzzes/hums (the volume depends on my volume and gain knob so I think those are plugged in correctly...)
Can anyone help me double check my work? I don't know enough to figure out whats wrong and I have tried multiple things. I looked online and people said that amp buzz is probably a grounding issue.
Other info: I bought my parts from Mouser Electronics. I tried two transistors: 2n5088 and MPSA18. I accidentally cut the legs too short on the C1 capacitor... I just soldered them back on which is why the cap is sideways. I have no idea if this compromises the value but that also might be causing problems? Idk.
Here is the link to the pictures: https://s350.photobucket.com/user/jwalt ... lus%20Tone
Let me know if there is trouble with the link
Thanks so much for your help!
- lthobbes (a confused noob)