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Open Discussion / Re: Anyone watching JHS's circ...
Last post by jimilee - Today at 11:13:06 PMI saw the first one, it was pretty cool. I gotta find some time when I can watch for an hour and pay attention.
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#2
Open Discussion / Anyone watching JHS's circuit ...
Last post by movinginslomo - Today at 09:37:31 PMThey are pretty basic and neat (as of now), I'm eager to see what they'll do in the future.
#3
Tech Help - Projects Page / Re: LectricFx Dandy Horse Musi...
Last post by jimilee - Today at 03:43:19 PMYes
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#4
Build Reports / Re: Baron of Arizona flanger #...
Last post by blackhatboojum - Today at 02:39:14 PMI recently revisited this build, and played around with different voltage regulators. Here are the results in case anyone might be interested.
Pedal at 12v with a 9v regulator: Brian mentions in the build docs that this configuration can be used but, hasn't been tested. I've now tested it and I can say... it doesn't work. It ticks, more accurately, thumps like crazy.
Pedal at 12v with a 6v regulator:
Works, doesn't tick, but results are not desirable. There is a significant increase in volume when engaged. This is to be expected since the op amps are getting more voltage but, the bbd is not receiving a voltage benefit in terms of headroom. It's still being regulated to only 6 volts. The extra volt also changes the clock speed quite dramatically. Stock voltages gives me speeds of 40kHz to 530kHz with a sweep of the manual knob. The extra volt causes the speed to jump up to 830mHz with the manual knob maxed. At that speed, it sounds really warbly and off putting to my ears. It's no longer a flanger and more of a seasick chorus sound.
Pedal 9v with a 6v regulator:
Very similar to being run at 12v but, without the volume boost. Again, not very desirable to me. That boost in clock speed just doesn't work for this circuit. There's probably a resistor in the clock network that could be changed out to bring the speed down to a more suitable range but, I don't see the point. That extra volt doesn't really help the bbd in terms of headroom from what I can tell so why bother. 9v with a 5v regulator seems to be the sweet spot for this circuit.
Pedal at 12v with a 9v regulator: Brian mentions in the build docs that this configuration can be used but, hasn't been tested. I've now tested it and I can say... it doesn't work. It ticks, more accurately, thumps like crazy.
Pedal at 12v with a 6v regulator:
Works, doesn't tick, but results are not desirable. There is a significant increase in volume when engaged. This is to be expected since the op amps are getting more voltage but, the bbd is not receiving a voltage benefit in terms of headroom. It's still being regulated to only 6 volts. The extra volt also changes the clock speed quite dramatically. Stock voltages gives me speeds of 40kHz to 530kHz with a sweep of the manual knob. The extra volt causes the speed to jump up to 830mHz with the manual knob maxed. At that speed, it sounds really warbly and off putting to my ears. It's no longer a flanger and more of a seasick chorus sound.
Pedal 9v with a 6v regulator:
Very similar to being run at 12v but, without the volume boost. Again, not very desirable to me. That boost in clock speed just doesn't work for this circuit. There's probably a resistor in the clock network that could be changed out to bring the speed down to a more suitable range but, I don't see the point. That extra volt doesn't really help the bbd in terms of headroom from what I can tell so why bother. 9v with a 5v regulator seems to be the sweet spot for this circuit.
#5
Tech Help - Projects Page / Re: LectricFx Dandy Horse Musi...
Last post by Pish - Today at 07:26:42 AMAm I right in saying that the inverse here is same as reverse?
So not much change between no feedback (at full resistance) and 2 but better smoother control for the rest of the range?
https://eepower.com/uploads/education/potentiometer_taper.png
So not much change between no feedback (at full resistance) and 2 but better smoother control for the rest of the range?
https://eepower.com/uploads/education/potentiometer_taper.png
#6
General Questions / Re: Soldering iron suggestions...
Last post by jwin615 - Today at 02:13:59 AMHad a aoyue 936(the older, bigger one) for 15ish years. It has no bells and whistles but works fine. Takes 90-120 seconds to get to full heat but maintains really well.
Auto off is a good function to have though and would recommend it in any new purchase scenario. I like the S7 tip. Only use genuine Hakko tips. Never had a knockoff T18 that was half the weight of a Hakko.
Auto off is a good function to have though and would recommend it in any new purchase scenario. I like the S7 tip. Only use genuine Hakko tips. Never had a knockoff T18 that was half the weight of a Hakko.
#7
Tech Help - Projects Page / Re: LectricFx Dandy Horse Musi...
Last post by jimilee - Today at 01:06:02 AMSounds like a part was subbed, BUT the C10 will give you a little more control than the A10.
#8
Open Discussion / Re: The transition.
Last post by gordo - Today at 12:36:56 AMblearyeyes, would be good to touch base. You already know I dig the tracks you've been putting out and you've pushed me into learning some keyboard stuff.
#9
Tech Help - Projects Page / LectricFx Dandy Horse Musikdin...
Last post by Pish - May 16, 2024, 11:08:34 PMHey!
I got the Dandy Horse kit from Musikding and the BOM says that the feedback pot should be A10K but they sent me a C10K. Is this right or should I replace it with what the BOM asks?
Is the build guide out of date or have they subbed a part in to get the kit out to me. (Also other bits missing but not the end of the world, tho, this seems to be a consistent theme with them for me)
Cheers crew!
I got the Dandy Horse kit from Musikding and the BOM says that the feedback pot should be A10K but they sent me a C10K. Is this right or should I replace it with what the BOM asks?
Is the build guide out of date or have they subbed a part in to get the kit out to me. (Also other bits missing but not the end of the world, tho, this seems to be a consistent theme with them for me)
Cheers crew!
#10
General Questions / Re: Soldering iron suggestions...
Last post by jessenator - May 16, 2024, 06:35:34 PMI hear ya. Knob control temp is preferable. In addition to buttons, the 951 also has that key lock arrangement, which is weird, and frustrating sometimes if you forget which keys do what. Do like the sleep timer.