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Title: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: selfdestroyer on January 31, 2015, 01:58:11 AM
Seems like I have been waiting forever for my knobs to come in, it was only 3 days but it felt like FOREVER.

This is by far my favorite sounding PT based delays that I have built and the 2nd runner up is a 1776 Effects Multiplex (They really are 2 different beasts since the multiplex is a great tape emulation). It really is the modulation that sells this for me as it sounds so lush and adds a whole other dimension to the delays.

The artwork may be familiar since it was used on another pedal I did a year ago but I loved it so much I really wanted to do a pedal that would be a staple on my board with it. The original artwork is from a bands cover art that I found on Google Images. I did a reverse etch and painted it with the Rust-Oleum 7250830 Metallic Spray and used a Dupli-Color clear coat. The knobs I used are silver aluminum knobs from Eagle Plastic Devices bought from Mouser. Eagle Plastic Devices make some great plastic & aluminum knobs.

Box shot:
(http://music.codydeschenes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_0165.jpg)

Gut Shot:
(http://music.codydeschenes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_0167.jpg)

The 3PDT breakout board was made in Diptrace and is available here if you wish to etch it for yourself.
http://music.codydeschenes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Dirtbaby-3PDT.pdf (http://music.codydeschenes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Dirtbaby-3PDT.pdf)

No time to talk! Need to play with this some more.

Cody
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: PhiloB on January 31, 2015, 02:08:21 AM
Man, that looks slick!  Love the horizon and the deep blue sky...looks like night time.  I hope to build this one some time in the near future.


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Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: davent on January 31, 2015, 02:11:39 AM
You forgot to wire it up!

Great looking build!

The knobs really compliment the bare exposed surface of the enclosure, very nicely done!
dave
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: TGP39 on January 31, 2015, 03:46:58 AM
Man Cody! That is just beautiful. Josh's multiplex is one of my top three builds to play. Now I'm going to have to build this. The knobs really were a perfect choice. Fantastic. Truly inspiring.

Steve.
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: jubal81 on January 31, 2015, 03:49:15 AM
That. Is. Awesome.  :o


Worth waiting for the knobs. They're perfect.
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: Haberdasher on January 31, 2015, 04:01:53 AM
hey cody, that's a real beaut.
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: bcalla on January 31, 2015, 04:56:31 AM
Quote from: davent on January 31, 2015, 02:11:39 AM
You forgot to wire it up!


Really!  How did you make those connections?  Bluetooth?
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: billstein on January 31, 2015, 07:14:07 AM
Awesome build Cody.  I can see why you wanted to use that graphic again. Perfect for etching.
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: morganp on January 31, 2015, 07:27:56 AM
It's like that graphic was made for it!  Looks great.
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: Stomptown on January 31, 2015, 08:02:34 AM
Absolutely beautiful!
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: m-Kresol on January 31, 2015, 10:23:21 AM
Loved the graphics the first time, totally understand you using it again
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: brejna on January 31, 2015, 01:08:56 PM
You are Lord of Etching!!! 8)
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: mcasemo on February 01, 2015, 02:03:36 AM
that is quite something, the etching, the wiring.   the guts are as good as the face.
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: fendman on February 01, 2015, 10:03:09 PM
Really sweet ;)  Hey Cody I got to ask this question...How old is that carpet now?? lol 
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: Stomptown on February 01, 2015, 10:07:17 PM
Quote from: fendman on February 01, 2015, 10:03:09 PM
Really sweet ;)  Hey Cody I got to ask this question...How old is that carpet now?? lol

Lol.  I think I see a roach clip from the 60s buried in the shag!  :P
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: fendman on February 01, 2015, 10:14:36 PM
Hahah !!! lovin it...  Great piece of work as always my friend;)
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: bcalla on February 01, 2015, 10:14:53 PM
Quote from: Stomptown on February 01, 2015, 10:07:17 PM
Lol.  I think I see a roach clip from the 60s buried in the shag!  :P

And what makes you think it's from the 60s?
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: Stomptown on February 01, 2015, 10:29:26 PM
Quote from: bcalla on February 01, 2015, 10:14:53 PM
Quote from: Stomptown on February 01, 2015, 10:07:17 PM
Lol.  I think I see a roach clip from the 60s buried in the shag!  :P

And what makes you think it's from the 60s?

LMFAO!
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: selfdestroyer on February 01, 2015, 11:09:34 PM
Haha, thanks guys. My shag has seen some crazy stuff over the years and it knows how to keep secrets.. so were all good.

I am so in love with this delay.
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: Stomptown on February 01, 2015, 11:11:33 PM
Quote from: selfdestroyer on February 01, 2015, 11:09:34 PM
Haha, thanks guys. My shag has seen some crazy stuff over the years and it knows how to keep secrets.. so were all good.

I am so in love with this delay.

Did you use a 24K resistor for R24?  I'm wondering if a 22K will do the trick or if I need to order one.
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: selfdestroyer on February 01, 2015, 11:18:25 PM
Quote from: Stomptown on February 01, 2015, 11:11:33 PM
Quote from: selfdestroyer on February 01, 2015, 11:09:34 PM
Haha, thanks guys. My shag has seen some crazy stuff over the years and it knows how to keep secrets.. so were all good.

I am so in love with this delay.

Did you use a 24K resistor for R24?  I'm wondering if a 22K will do the trick or if I need to order one.

I did use a 24K (Had to check to make sure). The only thing I did different from the BOM was use 68K for R35 like Brian suggested.

Cody
Title: Re: Dirtbaby finally done
Post by: nzCdog on February 02, 2015, 03:44:09 AM
dang! that's gorgeous... love the enclosure, you sir have a talent! 8)