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Started by davidnlsw, February 03, 2014, 03:34:37 PM

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davidnlsw

Just finished a "yellow shark" on a Haberdasher pcb (Thanks, Haber-er!) and I've been thinking about what I want to try next.

I have this empty case laying around the house leftover from a Christmas gift:




It's about 3 by 2.25 in. and around an inch tall.

So I thought I might try putting a simple project on perfboard in there.

Any suggestions on something pretty simple that would fit? I've never had a fuzz pedal so I'm thinking about going that direction, although I'm open to other ideas too.

midwayfair

You have lots of space for a circuit, but a switch is probably too tall and that case might not be robust enough to handle being stomped on. Therefore, I say go with an effect you wouldn't turn off: A foundation overdrive (amp sim of some sort), or perhaps a compressor. But if you want a fuzz that's pretty easy to make on perfboard and sounds great, I have several good ones in my perfboard layout. The Sam Ash Fuzzstainer is a really good one that I built recently, lots of good sounds in it and it's super rare. But if you just want suggestions on fuzzes, it's hard to pick just one. :)

angrykoko

that doesn't look big enough for 1/4" jacks.

How about a headphone amp, I've seen those done in Altoids tins. 
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davidnlsw

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Quote from: midwayfair on February 03, 2014, 03:45:57 PM
You have lots of space for a circuit, but a switch is probably too tall and that case might not be robust enough to handle being stomped on. Therefore, I say go with an effect you wouldn't turn off: A foundation overdrive (amp sim of some sort), or perhaps a compressor. But if you want a fuzz that's pretty easy to make on perfboard and sounds great, I have several good ones in my perfboard layout. The Sam Ash Fuzzstainer is a really good one that I built recently, lots of good sounds in it and it's super rare. But if you just want suggestions on fuzzes, it's hard to pick just one. :)

I checked the clearance for a 3pdt the other day and it will be snug, but should fit. I'm not that concerned with durability, it probably wouldn't find it's way to any gigs.

However, I have been in the market for a good compressor. Been eyeing the Xotic SP for quite a while, actually.

Any pert comp project suggestions?

I'll dig through some of those fuzz circuits.
Quote from: angrykoko on February 03, 2014, 03:48:35 PM
that doesn't look big enough for 1/4" jacks.

Again, it's gonna be snug but I checked for space yesterday and it'll do… barely. haha

Gledison

IF you dont want to spend to much in components i would go with a perfboard booster. treble booster or an LPB1.
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midwayfair

Quote from: davidnlsw on February 03, 2014, 03:56:05 PMAny pert comp project suggestions?

Well, I'm pretty partial to my Bearhug. The library also has perf layouts for the Flatline (Afterlife), Engineer's Thumb, a couple Circuit Salad projects, ... let's just say there are a lot of compressors in there.

DutchMF

If you can fit a switch and jacks in there, I have a suggestion: Since it's a flip-top case, I'd choose a circuit that benefits from experimenting with diodes, IC's, transistors or other components. Maybe a Mudbunny or Greenbean?

Paul
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selfdestroyer

Dye it red and put a Foxx fuzz tone pedal in there :]

davidnlsw

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys.

After digging around for an hour or so today, I still haven't found what I'm looking for. There are just so many perf/vero board layouts out there.

So I'm trying to refine my search. A fuzz or comp layout with a pretty small part count and only 2 pots. Does something that would fit the bill jump out to anyone?

billstein

Quote from: midwayfair on February 03, 2014, 04:19:25 PM
Quote from: davidnlsw on February 03, 2014, 03:56:05 PMAny pert comp project suggestions?

Well, I'm pretty partial to my Bearhug. The library also has perf layouts for the Flatline (Afterlife), Engineer's Thumb, a couple Circuit Salad projects, ... let's just say there are a lot of compressors in there.

I can vouch for the Bearhug. That is a fantastic sounding compressor. Great design Jon.

Jabulani Jonny

Bearhug 2nd!  I haven't even turned it off since it made its way to my board. Seriously.


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jimilee

Bear hug is great, as well as the afterlife.
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davidnlsw

Alright, a lot of love for the Bearhug. I think I might give that build a try.

However I don't think I could fit it in this enclosure I have, right?