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G'Echo (Echo Base)

Started by bcalla, January 01, 2018, 06:58:31 PM

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bcalla

2017 wasn't a productive year for me, pedal-wise.  I finished exactly one pedal – on December 31.  I started several early in the year (including this one), but they all had problems to troubleshoot so I put them aside.  And then other priorities took over, including learning lots of new music since I have been playing out more often.

Mike Flanagan inspired me to finish it by telling me how great it sounds (he's right!) and giving me a few suggestions to make it fit.  The problem with this one was that I didn't properly account for the space required for top-mounted jacks.  Then I messed up the board / broke some traces trying to remove components, so I had to order a new board and start over.  I hoped to enter this in the BOTY contest, but in yesterday's scramble to finish it I broke the only 3P2T toggle switch I had so that it internally shorts out in one position.  Oh, well ...

In any case, here is my G'Echo, built from Taylor's Echo Base.  I included pretty much every documented mod.   On my second attempt I needed to get the board to sit lower so I skipped the board mounted pots.  I also mounted a couple components on the bottom to allow the 7805 to lie flat.  It's still a tight squeeze up near the in-jack, but it works.








matmosphere

If you're only gonna finish one that looks like a great candidate!!

Nicely done all around! Very ambitious putting graphics on the side, I'm watching that bar pass me again  :D


Boba7

That's gorgeous, I love it! Great job, thanks a lot for sharing. I wonder how it compares to the Dirtbaby.
Definitely submit it in the BOTY thread!! :)

bsoncini

If you are interested there is a way to use the runaway momentary switch to punch in echos momentarily when the pedal is off. Must use a 3pdt though for bypass. It is detailed here. http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=26974.0

Great looking pedal also. Much better looking than mine. This has been my go to digital delay for a few years.

EBK

It sounds weird to say this about a pedal that looks overall awesome, but the thing I'm digging most is actually the sanding scratches.  The multidirectional nature gives it a Tyvek sort of look.
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flanagan0718

Glad I was able to inspire someone lol! It is a fantastic sounding delay. Great job!!


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stringsthings

Very nice!  and a very clever name, also!
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Timko

That's a great looking design, both inside and out.

bcalla

Thanks for all the kind words.  I'm getting psyched to find more time to build.

Quote from: EBK on January 01, 2018, 11:43:39 PM
It sounds weird to say this about a pedal that looks overall awesome, but the thing I'm digging most is actually the sanding scratches.  The multidirectional nature gives it a Tyvek sort of look.

I actually did leave the scratches intentionally.  I was going to continue sanding until I got rid of them, but then I held it up to the light & decided I liked the look.


Quote from: bsoncini on January 01, 2018, 10:55:04 PM
If you are interested there is a way to use the runaway momentary switch to punch in echos momentarily when the pedal is off. Must use a 3pdt though for bypass. It is detailed here. http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=26974.0

I just printed this out, it's a great idea.  Since I have to go back in when my replacement 3P2T toggle arrives, I'll do this at the same time.

peAk

Wow! Love the pedal and the name is absolutely kick ass. Trademark that name ASAP!

bsoncini

Quote from: bcalla on January 03, 2018, 02:16:46 PM
Quote from: bsoncini on January 01, 2018, 10:55:04 PM
If you are interested there is a way to use the runaway momentary switch to punch in echos momentarily when the pedal is off. Must use a 3pdt though for bypass. It is detailed here. http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=26974.0

I just printed this out, it's a great idea.  Since I have to go back in when my replacement 3P2T toggle arrives, I'll do this at the same time.

Cool.  Let me know how it goes.  PM me if you have any questions but it should be pretty straight forward