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Just a heads up to keep everyone in the loop:

- I will be slow-rolling the restocks after the clearance sale of the end of 2023. Some projects will be back, some will get minor updates to conform to my more recent design standards, some will go away or transition to a different format later on.

- The Standard Series projects will roll out in Feb. Ten projects, a lot of them new offerings. I'm taking delivery of the boards this week but I have to rebuild all of them since each one got a final revision. One thing I'm excited about is you'll be able to choose between either a standard or relay based switching bypass board for each project.  All in 1590B. The focus of these projects is ease of build with minimal wiring required (and obviously cool circuits).

- The new storefront is planned to coincide with the new releases, including the new Total Recall, the Standard series, two additional mbp projects, and three brand new VFE SPS projects. So, like 16 projects at once! It's going to take some time :)

- I'm not dead, just transitioning to a better format and service for mbp customers. I appreciate you guys sticking along for the ride. I am stoked since this is going to be the culmination of what I spent a lot of time working towards last year.

Woohoo!!!! I can't wait to see what you have instore.

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And to think, I was going TO FINISH my backlog of projects this year.

Quote from: pbrommer1 on January 23, 2024, 04:51:21 AM
And to think, I was going TO FINISH my backlog of projects this year.

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Very exciting

Looking forward to seeing how this plays out.

Good to hear. Browsing the shop today feels a bit like scavenging.
A lot of "how did i miss that?".
Any teaser on the circuits?

Quote from: djaaz on January 23, 2024, 09:53:02 PM
Good to hear. Browsing the shop today feels a bit like scavenging.
A lot of "how did i miss that?".
Any teaser on the circuits?

This is everything:

VFE SPS
Dragon
Mini Mu
Pinball

New projects
Total Recall "2023"
Rainbow Puker (fv-1 project)
Cone Splitter (new sub-octave project)

Standard Series (Some of these were offered as different versions before but each one of these has been jacked up in my own mbp way for the SS)
8-Ball (OD)
Ambulator (comp)
Autobahn (filter)
Ballast (chorus)
Boneyard (distortion)
Dragonbeard Jr (Expandora)
Freeloader (fuzz)
Laureate Jr (ODR)
Transponder (delay)
Woodshed (fuzz)

Dang....anybody else got that FOMO taste in their mouth?  :o

Just re-ordered the project queue, so there's every reason to not grab the boards I'm gonna grab when they come out.

Quote from: madbean on January 23, 2024, 10:25:02 PM

Quote from: djaaz on January 23, 2024, 09:53:02 PM
Good to hear. Browsing the shop today feels a bit like scavenging.
A lot of "how did i miss that?".
Any teaser on the circuits?

This is everything:

VFE SPS
Dragon
Mini Mu
Pinball

New projects
Total Recall "2023"
Rainbow Puker (fv-1 project)
Cone Splitter (new sub-octave project)

Standard Series (Some of these were offered as different versions before but each one of these has been jacked up in my own mbp way for the SS)
8-Ball (OD)
Ambulator (comp)
Autobahn (filter)
Ballast (chorus)
Boneyard (distortion)
Dragonbeard Jr (Expandora)
Freeloader (fuzz)
Laureate Jr (ODR)
Transponder (delay)
Woodshed (fuzz)

Instabuy

(https://i.imgur.com/Z4btqFp.gif)

I am excited to see it all

Quote from: madbean on January 23, 2024, 10:25:02 PM
Standard Series (Some of these were offered as different versions before but each one of these has been jacked up in my own mbp way for the SS)
8-Ball (OD)
Ambulator (comp)
Autobahn (filter)
Ballast (chorus)
Boneyard (distortion)
Dragonbeard Jr (Expandora)
Freeloader (fuzz)
Laureate Jr (ODR)
Transponder (delay)
Woodshed (fuzz)

Didn't you mention some crazy number for the standard serie?

I'm gonna need a bigger board.

Quote from: djaaz on January 24, 2024, 02:20:55 AM

Quote from: madbean on January 23, 2024, 10:25:02 PM
Standard Series (Some of these were offered as different versions before but each one of these has been jacked up in my own mbp way for the SS)
8-Ball (OD)
Ambulator (comp)
Autobahn (filter)
Ballast (chorus)
Boneyard (distortion)
Dragonbeard Jr (Expandora)
Freeloader (fuzz)
Laureate Jr (ODR)
Transponder (delay)
Woodshed (fuzz)

Didn't you mention some crazy number for the standard serie?

There are about 40 in total. Too many to release at once but I'll have the majority done this year.

Also, there won't be any FOMO going forward. Once this transition is done I plan on keeping everything in the store fully stocked and offered in perpetuity (unless I come up with a real low selling dud, lol). I'm feeling pretty confident right now for better or worse.

Quote from: djaaz on January 24, 2024, 02:40:42 AM
I'm gonna need a bigger board.

Yep.

And what about 1590a projects?

Is the Microsynth looking like it might get a release in some time in 2024?

Quote from: BricksnBeatles on January 25, 2024, 07:52:16 PM
Is the Microsynth looking like it might get a release in some time in 2024?

That's the next one I will be working on.

Quote from: djaaz on January 25, 2024, 06:10:19 PM
And what about 1590a projects?

Some of them will transition to the Standard Series. I'm not against keeping the 1590A versions. I just don't expect I'll do any new projects in that format.

Oh f**k, I'm really trying to dial it back as I get closer to moving to the west coast but...

And for the record the Dragon is the coolest Klone I've run into and was a staple on my board.  I need to revisit why it isn't there anymore.  I suspect somebody "borrowed" it.

Fot the VFE stuff, are planning on bringing back the v3 switch board, or is it SPS from here on out?

Quote from: Aentons on January 28, 2024, 11:57:09 PM
Fot the VFE stuff, are planning on bringing back the v3 switch board, or is it SPS from here on out?

Yes, I will still offer the older versions of the VFE stuff along with the v3 SB. Although, probably not the ones that overlap SPS format (for example, the MiniMu and hopefully soon Fiery Red Horse). It just depends on how many SPS projects I end up doing. Peter gave me a lot of SPS switching boards.

Quote from: madbean on January 29, 2024, 12:04:09 AM

Quote from: Aentons on January 28, 2024, 11:57:09 PM
Fot the VFE stuff, are planning on bringing back the v3 switch board, or is it SPS from here on out?

Yes, I will still offer the older versions of the VFE stuff along with the v3 SB. Although, probably not the ones that overlap SPS format (for example, the MiniMu and hopefully soon Fiery Red Horse). It just depends on how many SPS projects I end up doing. Peter gave me a lot of SPS switching boards.

Nice

Great news! Will the Trash Compactor be returning?

Quote from: Micpoc on January 29, 2024, 11:57:12 PM
Great news! Will the Trash Compactor be returning?

Yes. Even though it was just released recently, it's already being ported to the Standard Series. I'm going pretty scorched earth on everything I can. I plan on having the TC in the next batch of SS releases after this initial 10.

Quote from: madbean on January 30, 2024, 12:21:39 AM

Quote from: Micpoc on January 29, 2024, 11:57:12 PM
Great news! Will the Trash Compactor be returning?

Yes. Even though it was just released recently, it's already being ported to the Standard Series. I'm going pretty scorched earth on everything I can. I plan on having the TC in the next batch of SS releases after this initial 10.

Awesome! Will the add-on to get the chip with it still be available with it?

Quote from: madbean on January 30, 2024, 12:21:39 AM

Quote from: Micpoc on January 29, 2024, 11:57:12 PM
Great news! Will the Trash Compactor be returning?

Yes. Even though it was just released recently, it's already being ported to the Standard Series. I'm going pretty scorched earth on everything I can. I plan on having the TC in the next batch of SS releases after this initial 10.

Fantastic! Definitely felt some FOMO on that one.

Current Lover coming back?

Awesome, excited for this! Will there be an option to build some of these into 125B enclosures with top jacks?

Quote from: Hirti on February 04, 2024, 02:02:07 PM
Awesome, excited for this! Will there be an option to build some of these into 125B enclosures with top jacks?

Not for the Standard Series. Those are designed specifically for the 1590B. Some of the might be able to go in a 125B with top jacks, but a number of the designs have electrolytic caps near the top edge of the board so top jacks won't fit.

But, one cool thing about them is they will be easy to fit as dual pedals in a 1590BB. So, if you want to build a dual out of any of them they should fit perfectly. I may design an optional bypass board just for that, too. Just haven't done that yet.

Quote from: madbean on February 04, 2024, 11:57:02 PM
But, one cool thing about them is they will be easy to fit as dual pedals in a 1590BB. So, if you want to build a dual out of any of them they should fit perfectly. I may design an optional bypass board just for that, too. Just haven't done that yet.

This is the hot sh*t, right here

Actually, 125BB with top jacks for the duals, I think. Might be possible to do 1590BB with side jacks but then the bypass switches have to be moved close together. With 125BB everything lines up just right.

Quote from: madbean on February 05, 2024, 12:34:39 AM
Actually, 125BB with top jacks for the duals, I think. Might be possible to do 1590BB with side jacks but then the bypass switches have to be moved close together. With 125BB everything lines up just right.

What about 1590BB2? Does the extra height help top jacks much for how you're planning it?
With the double bypass switch, how about an order switch between the two footswitches too?

Quote from: BricksnBeatles on February 05, 2024, 02:04:40 AM

Quote from: madbean on February 05, 2024, 12:34:39 AM
Actually, 125BB with top jacks for the duals, I think. Might be possible to do 1590BB with side jacks but then the bypass switches have to be moved close together. With 125BB everything lines up just right.

What about 1590BB2? Does the extra height help top jacks much for how you're planning it?
With the double bypass switch, how about an order switch between the two footswitches too?

I don't think Tayda carries the 125BB so maybe the 1590BB2 is the alternate choice. Perhaps the 1590BB itself is possible with the Lumberg jacks turned sideways. I'll need to check into all that.

I think the order switch thing would work out pretty well. But, it is a bit of a pain to bypass if you don't want to use it.

I was going over the height specs for the Archibald with a friend, and here are the two compared height-wise for the Archibald's breakout board:

This is the 125BB, a.k.a. the 1590BBS
(https://i.imgur.com/5WinW6S.png)


And the 1590BB2
(https://i.imgur.com/3F4PIYY.png)

Maybe I'm off the mark here with my interpretation of the want.desire/ask, so take this with a grain of salt.

This is a worst case scenario in the 1590BB2; board/component height based on 90* PC pin pot mounting; jack drilling on max spacing without hitting the inner part of the lid
(https://i.imgur.com/nI9L6ep.png)
6x11mm caps in blue
lumberg KLBM-3 jacks


1590BBS / 125BB with 90* rotation on the jacks
(https://i.imgur.com/wNKc229.png)


I think it'll depend on the population.


edit: fixed 1590BBS image to account for lid collision

Quote from: madbean on February 05, 2024, 03:15:38 PM

Quote from: BricksnBeatles on February 05, 2024, 02:04:40 AM

Quote from: madbean on February 05, 2024, 12:34:39 AM
Actually, 125BB with top jacks for the duals, I think. Might be possible to do 1590BB with side jacks but then the bypass switches have to be moved close together. With 125BB everything lines up just right.

What about 1590BB2? Does the extra height help top jacks much for how you're planning it?
With the double bypass switch, how about an order switch between the two footswitches too?

I don't think Tayda carries the 125BB so maybe the 1590BB2 is the alternate choice. Perhaps the 1590BB itself is possible with the Lumberg jacks turned sideways. I'll need to check into all that.

I think the order switch thing would work out pretty well. But, it is a bit of a pain to bypass if you don't want to use it.

Maybe a slide switch would be better?  I've never played an order switcher live, not sure if it's something useful for a part of a song.

Quote from: madbean on February 05, 2024, 03:15:38 PM
I think the order switch thing would work out pretty well. But, it is a bit of a pain to bypass if you don't want to use it.

Just three jumpers, right?

Isn't a 1590xx about the same size as a 125bb?


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Quote from: jimilee on February 05, 2024, 08:04:03 PM
Isn't a 1590xx about the same size as a 125bb?

A bit bigger in width and length, but not quite as tall. The 1590BBS is the 1:1 for the 125BB on this collection.

(https://i.imgur.com/3b7QWBy.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/nAvFcd0.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/ALq8Aez.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/PRkcpor.png)

Quote from: jessenator on February 05, 2024, 04:55:00 PM
Maybe I'm off the mark here with my interpretation of the want.desire/ask, so take this with a grain of salt.

This is a worst case scenario in the 1590BB2; board/component height based on 90* PC pin pot mounting; jack drilling on max spacing without hitting the inner part of the lid
(https://i.imgur.com/nI9L6ep.png)
6x11mm caps in blue
lumberg KLBM-3 jacks


1590BBS / 125BB with 90* rotation on the jacks
(https://i.imgur.com/wNKc229.png)


I think it'll depend on the population.


edit: fixed 1590BBS image to account for lid collision

I don't think any of the projects have that configuration for electrolytic caps so I don't think that will be a big problem. The space around the 9v connection is usually pretty clear. But, I'll check again with the upcoming releases and also keep that in mind for all the future ones.

Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 01:41:06 AM
Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

A number of the circuits I'm working on for the series simply won't fit in both configurations. Some would, for sure. But then they wouldn't be "standardized" for one pre-defined hardware layout. I've got a pretty big hunch that when folks start building some of these projects they'll find them easy and enjoyable. At least, I hope so because I put in a tremendous amount of thought and planning into them, haha.

Quote from: madbean on February 09, 2024, 02:12:06 AM

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 01:41:06 AM
Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

A number of the circuits I'm working on for the series simply won't fit in both configurations. Some would, for sure. But then they wouldn't be "standardized" for one pre-defined hardware layout. I've got a pretty big hunch that when folks start building some of these projects they'll find them easy and enjoyable. At least, I hope so because I put in a tremendous amount of thought and planning into them, haha.

I was just thinking, that if it fits into a 1590b, a 125b is bigger in every dimension, so what's to stop you from using the larger size? Sorry, if I'm being dense.

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 03:36:10 AM

Quote from: madbean on February 09, 2024, 02:12:06 AM

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 01:41:06 AM
Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

A number of the circuits I'm working on for the series simply won't fit in both configurations. Some would, for sure. But then they wouldn't be "standardized" for one pre-defined hardware layout. I've got a pretty big hunch that when folks start building some of these projects they'll find them easy and enjoyable. At least, I hope so because I put in a tremendous amount of thought and planning into them, haha.

I was just thinking, that if it fits into a 1590b, a 125b is bigger in every dimension, so what's to stop you from using the larger size? Sorry, if I'm being dense.

Not dense at all! 125B requires extra space at the top end to fit the jacks and you have to make compromises to offer both options for 125B and 1590B simultaneously in a single PCB layout.

Frankly, I already did that in 2020 with a bunch of projects and sometimes that required a mix of 16mm snd 9mm pots. I dont think thats the best approach anymore. This series is about focusing on a specific layout standard for 1590B with minimal wiring and different bypass options. And, also because I want to make it easy for people that want to use the Tayda drilling and UV print service at the same time. These weren't even options just a few years ago.

Quote from: madbean on February 09, 2024, 04:07:50 AM
Not dense at all! 125B requires extra space at the top end to fit the jacks and you have to make compromises to offer both options for 125B and 1590B simultaneously in a single PCB layout.

Frankly, I already did that in 2020 with a bunch of projects and sometimes that required a mix of 16mm snd 9mm pots. I dont think thats the best approach anymore. This series is about focusing on a specific layout standard for 1590B with minimal wiring and different bypass options. And, also because I want to make it easy for people that want to use the Tayda drilling and UV print service at the same time. These weren't even options just a few years ago.

Does this mean that all projects with, for example, two pots and a toggle switch (plus foot switch, jacks, etc.), will share the same drilling pattern? So if we build one and get tired of it or whatever, we can repurpose the enclosure without any modifications?

Quote from: madbean on February 09, 2024, 04:07:50 AM

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 03:36:10 AM

Quote from: madbean on February 09, 2024, 02:12:06 AM

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 01:41:06 AM
Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

A number of the circuits I'm working on for the series simply won't fit in both configurations. Some would, for sure. But then they wouldn't be "standardized" for one pre-defined hardware layout. I've got a pretty big hunch that when folks start building some of these projects they'll find them easy and enjoyable. At least, I hope so because I put in a tremendous amount of thought and planning into them, haha.

I was just thinking, that if it fits into a 1590b, a 125b is bigger in every dimension, so what's to stop you from using the larger size? Sorry, if I'm being dense.

Not dense at all! 125B requires extra space at the top end to fit the jacks and you have to make compromises to offer both options for 125B and 1590B simultaneously in a single PCB layout.

Frankly, I already did that in 2020 with a bunch of projects and sometimes that required a mix of 16mm snd 9mm pots. I dont think thats the best approach anymore. This series is about focusing on a specific layout standard for 1590B with minimal wiring and different bypass options. And, also because I want to make it easy for people that want to use the Tayda drilling and UV print service at the same time. These weren't even options just a few years ago.

That makes sense. I'm definitely excited to see it all in action once it's ready.

Quote from: Micpoc on February 09, 2024, 02:53:11 PM
Does this mean that all projects with, for example, two pots and a toggle switch (plus foot switch, jacks, etc.), will share the same drilling pattern? So if we build one and get tired of it or whatever, we can repurpose the enclosure without any modifications?

No, because each project will have a unique number of controls. But they all go on a per-defined grid.

The idea here is to have one master template for the Tayda drill service so for any given project you can just adjust that layout to fit the specific number of controls needed. I'll be documenting this in depth so it will be easy for anyone to do. Also, because I am personally not wanting to do my own drilling too much anymore! I'd rather pay Tayda a few bucks to drill my enclosures than deal with going out to the garage and mis-drilling my own stuff haha.

There are a couple projects that do break the design rule a bit but those will have their own paper and Tayda drill files.

Quote from: madbean on January 23, 2024, 01:53:01 AM
Just a heads up to keep everyone in the loop:

Cool

Hey Brian, is the Collosalus coming back?

Quote from: TNblueshawk on February 18, 2024, 01:44:20 PM
Hey Brian, is the Collosalus coming back?

Mos def. I will get more Collosalus and Current Lover on the next order. Just deciding if I want to fully update to my latest parts library. Probably will.

On another note: I am a debugging madman! Solved a big problem on one of the new projects today. Held me up for two days.

Quote from: madbean on February 22, 2024, 12:17:50 AM
On another note: I am a debugging madman! Solved a big problem on one of the new projects today. Held me up for two days.

always a good feeling!

On another note: I am a debugging madman! Solved a big problem on one of the new projects today. Held me up for two days.
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Brian, the big brain, am winning again. Now, he will release pcbs for no raisin!

Verified 7 builds as fully ready today. I found small errors on two other projects that will require re-running those boards. Not a big deal. Just a couple dumb mistakes on my part.

Starting to work on art for Tayda UV printing (first time). Here's the 8-Ball.

And, here's my build of the Woodshed fuzz which sounds absolutely awesome!

Quote from: madbean on February 23, 2024, 12:41:29 AM
Verified 7 builds as fully ready today. I found small errors on two other projects that will require re-running those boards. Not a big deal. Just a couple dumb mistakes on my part.

Starting to work on art for Tayda UV printing (first time). Here's the 8-Ball.

And, here's my build of the Woodshed fuzz which sounds absolutely awesome!

(https://i.imgur.com/AcPMK3u.png)

Quote from: madbean on February 23, 2024, 12:41:29 AM
Verified 7 builds as fully ready today. I found small errors on two other projects that will require re-running those boards. Not a big deal. Just a couple dumb mistakes on my part.

And, here's my build of the Woodshed fuzz which sounds absolutely awesome!

Well, THAT looks interesting...

Very cool.


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Quote from: madbean on February 23, 2024, 12:41:29 AM
Verified 7 builds as fully ready today. I found small errors on two other projects that will require re-running those boards. Not a big deal. Just a couple dumb mistakes on my part.

Starting to work on art for Tayda UV printing (first time). Here's the 8-Ball.

And, here's my build of the Woodshed fuzz which sounds absolutely awesome!

The 8ball is my favorite DIY drive ever.

Crossing my fingers that the proto rig boards will be back.


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I updated the Projects page with some additional releases. This will hopefully be available on the 20th (margin of error of a day or two depending on how this week goes).

Quote from: madbean on April 17, 2024, 02:55:20 PMI updated the Projects page with some additional releases. This will hopefully be available on the 20th (margin of error of a day or two depending on how this week goes).

Woohoo, a 4/20 release.   :P

4/20 blaze build it

Woohoo!

Looks like another day or two. I had to rebuild one project this morning and this evening we are looking after a sick doggie. But, I'm right on the cusp. Can't wait to be done with this set!

Also, I'm going to switch back to a virtual private server for the hosting. That should address the issue with the recent resource limit.

Quote from: madbean on April 20, 2024, 11:42:59 PMLooks like another day or two. I had to rebuild one project this morning and this evening we are looking after a sick doggie. But, I'm right on the cusp. Can't wait to be done with this set!

Also, I'm going to switch back to a virtual private server for the hosting. That should address the issue with the recent resource limit.

Ahhh yeah!

Tomorrow is the day, finally.

Quote from: madbean on April 25, 2024, 11:18:09 PMTomorrow is the day, finally.

Woohoo!!!!

I'm just waiting on confirmation from the host that the site has been moved from backup to the new server. It's taking a while.

Projects are up!

Quote from: madbean on April 26, 2024, 10:22:23 PMI'm just waiting on confirmation from the host that the site has been moved from backup to the new server. It's taking a while.

Yesssssssss


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Woohoo!!!!


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Sorry if I missed this somewhere, but are the Trash Compactor and Mysterioso coming back?

Quote from: karter2000 on April 29, 2024, 04:50:15 PMSorry if I missed this somewhere, but are the Trash Compactor and Mysterioso coming back?

Yes. The Trash Compactor will be moved to the Standard Series but it's just a small layout adjustment from the initial version. I might be able to do that this month. The Mysterioso will come probably in June and I think there will also be a single channel version in the Standard Series as well.