Title: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: Stomptown on April 16, 2016, 04:13:19 PM
Post by: Stomptown on April 16, 2016, 04:13:19 PM
Here is an npn tonebender MKII using the stairway to eleven layout I did a while back in collaboration with forum member MichP. The idea was to design the PCB to fit inside MacWalkers wedge enclosures that he offers here on the forum. It also fits nicely in a 1590bb. The project can be found here if anyone is interested in etching/fabbing one:
http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=10840.msg191335#msg191335
I actually finished this one a long time ago and decided I did not like the wiring and tried to redo it. Unfortunately I botched the whole PCB while desoldering and ended up chucking it against the wall in frustration. I had to basically start over but at least I was able to salvage the transistors.
I forgot to snap pics of the top and back of the enclosure which are also etched (control labels up top/artwork and build info on back). I will add those too when I get a chance.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/0330cf5a0acf998195da69f17606af19.jpg)
http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=10840.msg191335#msg191335
I actually finished this one a long time ago and decided I did not like the wiring and tried to redo it. Unfortunately I botched the whole PCB while desoldering and ended up chucking it against the wall in frustration. I had to basically start over but at least I was able to salvage the transistors.
I forgot to snap pics of the top and back of the enclosure which are also etched (control labels up top/artwork and build info on back). I will add those too when I get a chance.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/0330cf5a0acf998195da69f17606af19.jpg)
Title: Re: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: selfdestroyer on April 16, 2016, 07:41:36 PM
Post by: selfdestroyer on April 16, 2016, 07:41:36 PM
I like how you sanded the PCB, gives it a cool texture. Also the etch looks like a ancient sand stone artifact. Love it!
Cody
Cody
Title: Re: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: chuckbuick on April 17, 2016, 05:37:52 AM
Post by: chuckbuick on April 17, 2016, 05:37:52 AM
So cool. I love that wiring. Awesome etch, too.
Title: Re: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: Mich P on April 17, 2016, 08:57:31 AM
Post by: Mich P on April 17, 2016, 08:57:31 AM
Hey Jon Congrats.
Etch and wiring are ok for me.
I still use mine all the time,
what a classic.
Have fun,
Mich P.
Etch and wiring are ok for me.
I still use mine all the time,
what a classic.
Have fun,
Mich P.
Title: Re: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: Stomptown on April 17, 2016, 07:37:14 PM
Post by: Stomptown on April 17, 2016, 07:37:14 PM
Thanks guys. :D
Title: Re: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: peAk on April 17, 2016, 08:13:42 PM
Post by: peAk on April 17, 2016, 08:13:42 PM
really, really cool.
Title: Re: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: Mojo Fandangle on April 18, 2016, 06:02:35 AM
Post by: Mojo Fandangle on April 18, 2016, 06:02:35 AM
Looks great. Love the project name.
Title: Re: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: Lubdar on April 18, 2016, 12:52:52 PM
Post by: Lubdar on April 18, 2016, 12:52:52 PM
That looks really really cool! I'm digging the etched board and etched enclosure vibe!
Title: Re: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: storyboardist on April 18, 2016, 03:10:20 PM
Post by: storyboardist on April 18, 2016, 03:10:20 PM
Great name and great looking build. Love those Walker wedges.
Title: Re: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: Bret608 on April 18, 2016, 03:12:26 PM
Post by: Bret608 on April 18, 2016, 03:12:26 PM
I'm liking that etched wedge a lot too! Those look like 2n388 transistors...if so, nice NPN score.
Title: Re: Stairway to Eleven (TB MKII)
Post by: Orbis_Ignis on April 18, 2016, 10:26:55 PM
Post by: Orbis_Ignis on April 18, 2016, 10:26:55 PM
I really like the etch. That came out really cool