Big Muff clipping switch

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MateusBorges
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Post by MateusBorges »

Heyas!!

Sorry if this isn't the right place for this topic.
I'm a beginner but long time enthusiast of DIY electronics.
I'm building a new Big Muff and I want to be able to dial different clipping options to the unit, however I want some expert advice in order to make sure I got this right.

I'm using the amazing VeroRoute (https://sourceforge.net/projects/veroroute/) for designing this PCB.
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Details:
a) it's a 2P6T switch.
b) the single diode positions (D1, D2, D3, D8, D9 and D10) will be used with each couple of diodes stacked, I need space.
c) diodes 6, 7, 13 and 14 will be ~0.3v Ge.
d) i'll be using 2N7000 MOSFETs.

Is everything correct with it?

Cheers!

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Post by grrrunge »

Looks (mostly) good to me :)
- The solder pads on the 2P6T switch looks a bit on the small side.
- There are no connections running to/from the center legs of the switch. Unless you're planning on soldering wires directly to the switch legs, there's something to be done there.
Apart from that, this will work just fine. Keep us posted :)
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Post by DrAlx »

FYI, you can offset the locations of the pads on that circular switch so they are not on exactly on the grid points. Click on each pad and then use Ctrl + Cursor Keys to move it, and you can use the "Custom" option to give the pads on the switch larger size.

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