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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: sst4270 on February 22, 2011, 01:04:59 AM

Title: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: sst4270 on February 22, 2011, 01:04:59 AM
(http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp75/sst4270/DSCN9829-lo-res.jpg)
(http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp75/sst4270/DSCN9826-lo-res.jpg)
(http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp75/sst4270/DSCN9831-lo-res.jpg)
(http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp75/sst4270/DSCN9824-lo-res.jpg)


Hope you like my version of the Sunking. Thanks Brian for providing these great boards.
I missed one single solder pin that had me scratching my head for awhile, but once I discovered it all was good. (You can see it in the close up of the underside of the board Pin 3 of IC3) Great pedal and board.
Nice rich clean boost and the overdrive is very responsive. I think the owner of this pedal is going to be very happy indeed.

And in case you're wondering the artwork is Bake-On decal paper.

Regards,

Steve
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: madbean on February 22, 2011, 01:13:16 AM
Tight work and excellent soldering. Thanks for posting and welcome!
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: redbean on February 22, 2011, 01:48:19 AM
Looks great!   ;)

That must've been fun!  :)

Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: FuzzMonkey on February 22, 2011, 05:43:09 AM
Very nice. Love the tie in with the LED and the graphics.
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: Ang3lus on February 22, 2011, 06:14:13 AM
that bake on decal looks like a great idea

did you clearcoat it afterwards ?
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: sst4270 on February 22, 2011, 10:23:28 PM
Thanks for the comments. No I did not clear coat afterwards. The bake-on stuff is extremely rugged. I've taken a screw driver and lightly scratched across it and it doesn't come off.
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: madbean on February 22, 2011, 11:33:29 PM
I'm gonna be totally lazy and not search my own forum so I can just go ahead and ask where can one purchase such a product as bake on decal paper.
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: redbean on February 23, 2011, 12:48:46 AM
Quote from: madbean on February 22, 2011, 11:33:29 PM
I'm gonna be totally lazy and not search my own forum so I can just go ahead and ask where can one purchase such a product as bake on decal paper.

Hi Brian,

How about this manufacturer?: http://www.hyaz.com

Btw, I love your website and all the great work being done here.  8)

Aram
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: irmcdermott on February 23, 2011, 12:54:52 AM
Quote from: madbean on February 22, 2011, 11:33:29 PM
I'm gonna be totally lazy and not search my own forum so I can just go ahead and ask where can one purchase such a product as bake on decal paper.

here too
http://www.texascraft.com/hps/home.php?cat=303 (http://www.texascraft.com/hps/home.php?cat=303)
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: stecykmi on February 23, 2011, 04:07:28 AM
interesting enclosure, did you just sand the sharp corners off a hammond (or clone) or did it come like that?
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: jkokura on February 23, 2011, 04:30:53 AM
Thats a pedal enclosures enclosure.

Jacob
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: gtr2 on February 23, 2011, 11:55:26 AM
Quote from: jkokura on February 23, 2011, 04:30:53 AM
Thats a pedal enclosures enclosure.

Jacob

say that 10 times quickly  :D

Nice work Steve!  Welcome to the forum!

josh
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: sst4270 on February 23, 2011, 04:21:56 PM
1. Bake-on decal paper: http://www.papilio.com/laser%20bake%20on%20water%20slide%20decal%20paper.html

It comes in White and Clear. It can be a little finicky going through some laser printers. Just follow the instructions. Obviously the centaur was done with clear. The clear all but dissappears on any kind of colored enclosure. I recently used white for an Uproar/Riot build. See attached artwork below. I'll be posting actual photos in a separate thread. It's expensive, but I think it's so worth the price considering durability, ease of use, and the time it saves over other artwork methods.

(http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp75/sst4270/Crowd%20Control%20Distortion%20Pedal/CrowdControlFaceplate.jpg)

2. Yes the enclosure is from Pedal Enclosures. It's one of their YY enclosures. They are custom made by them and they aren't available anywhere else. They are extremely heavy (durable) compared to standard Hammond type enclosures with almost TRIPLE the wall thickness. But you pay for that. Just the plain unfinished version is $15.49. I have only one problem with the enclosure. Because the walls are so thick you can't use any kind of lock washers with standard jacks and pots. Other than that I chose it because it most similar to the original centaur enclosure. http://www.pedalenclosures.com/Products/tabid/69/c/YY-enclosures/CategoryID/4/Default.aspx

Regards,

Steve



Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: bigmufffuzzwizz on February 25, 2011, 05:16:29 AM
Thats a great looking build! I can't wait to get mine up and going!
Title: Re: First Post - My Sunking Build
Post by: rhcp311 on February 27, 2011, 02:02:06 AM
That Sunking looks awesome! I'm a sucker for anything with a blue LED, and that enclosure is super cool. Very nice!