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Title: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: pryde on February 15, 2015, 10:27:13 PM
Here is one I built for a local guy that wanted an awesome 8-bit machine. I have to say this thing is an absolute blast. I found myself messing with it for many hours. There are some really bitchin fuzz octave tones to be had in addition to the bleepy-bleep stuff  ;)  Do I build one for myself now?

Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: Cortexturizer on February 15, 2015, 10:43:51 PM
Awesome looking! So glad these are starting to show up now. I received my board but am currently out of the country so as soon as I get back I'll make one, soooo anxious to get started!
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: selfdestroyer on February 15, 2015, 10:44:01 PM
Wow man, that looks awesome. I love the faceplate.

Cody
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: ggarms on February 15, 2015, 10:48:40 PM
This is on point! absolutely stunning work.
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: m-Kresol on February 15, 2015, 10:49:05 PM
+1 on the faceplate. Looks amazing.
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: pryde on February 16, 2015, 02:29:07 AM
Thanks guys. The plate is just copper dipped in tin solution. I polished it good with Brasso before tinning it. Came out pretty nice.

just gotta add the build is really quite simple but make sure you spend time aligning the switches very carefully when soldering. I had to do a little shoe-horning to get my pcb to drop in my drilled enclosure.

It won't be picked up until later in the week so I get to have some more fun with it.  ;D
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: TGP39 on February 16, 2015, 04:37:10 AM
Beautiful work JP. Any chance you could show/explain your tinning method in a tutorial? I, for one, would be extremely grateful.

Steve.
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: pryde on February 16, 2015, 02:29:00 PM
Quote from: TGP39 on February 16, 2015, 04:37:10 AM
Beautiful work JP. Any chance you could show/explain your tinning method in a tutorial? I, for one, would be extremely grateful.

Steve.

Not really much to it once you etch your plate. Just polish it good with some Brasso BEFORE tinning it. Drop the plate in the solution for about 2-3 minutes and its done.

Here is the stuff I used:
http://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-421-Liquid-Bottle/dp/B008UH3V1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424096823&sr=8-1&keywords=liquid+tin

Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: Hogharry on February 16, 2015, 08:44:09 PM
Very nice!  8)
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: Leevibe on February 17, 2015, 01:23:39 AM
Love the face plate!
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: nzCdog on February 17, 2015, 02:17:59 AM
Quote from: Leevibe on February 17, 2015, 01:23:39 AM
Love the face plate!
^this.  so cool! 8)
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: TGP39 on February 17, 2015, 03:59:54 AM
Quote from: pryde on February 16, 2015, 02:29:00 PM
Quote from: TGP39 on February 16, 2015, 04:37:10 AM
Beautiful work JP. Any chance you could show/explain your tinning method in a tutorial? I, for one, would be extremely grateful.

Steve.

Not really much to it once you etch your plate. Just polish it good with some Brasso BEFORE tinning it. Drop the plate in the solution for about 2-3 minutes and its done.

Here is the stuff I used:
http://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-421-Liquid-Bottle/dp/B008UH3V1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424096823&sr=8-1&keywords=liquid+tin

Thank you. :)

Steve
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: selfdestroyer on February 17, 2015, 04:23:52 AM
Quote from: pryde on February 16, 2015, 02:29:00 PM
Quote from: TGP39 on February 16, 2015, 04:37:10 AM
Beautiful work JP. Any chance you could show/explain your tinning method in a tutorial? I, for one, would be extremely grateful.

Steve.

Not really much to it once you etch your plate. Just polish it good with some Brasso BEFORE tinning it. Drop the plate in the solution for about 2-3 minutes and its done.

Here is the stuff I used:
http://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-421-Liquid-Bottle/dp/B008UH3V1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424096823&sr=8-1&keywords=liquid+tin

Always wanted to try some tin some day.. some day.

Cody
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: Coda-effects on February 17, 2015, 11:52:24 AM
This faceplate is really super cool !

The wiring is also very neat, evenif it seems that there is a wasp in here  ;D
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: brejna on February 17, 2015, 01:15:28 PM
Big Like! (Y)
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: bcalla on February 17, 2015, 02:00:31 PM
Like others here I admire your face plate.  How do you attach it to the enclosure?
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: chuckbuick on February 17, 2015, 02:09:48 PM
That faceplate is sweet!  Well done.
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: pryde on February 17, 2015, 02:20:30 PM
Quote from: bcalla on February 17, 2015, 02:00:31 PM
Like others here I admire your face plate.  How do you attach it to the enclosure?

Thank you. I use 3M double-stick adhesive, Its an industrial product called 300 LSE (low-surface energy). I have a large roll of this stuff from when I worked in the decal industry years ago. The plate won't come off without being destroyed. Super-strong product.
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: billstein on February 17, 2015, 04:36:11 PM
Great work as usual. :)
Title: Re: Mega-Bite (Rullywow Arcadiator)
Post by: rullywowr on February 20, 2015, 01:14:57 PM
Really dig the overall vibe and faceplate!  Killer.