So, I finally finished this one. Had to redo the etching three times, because I wasn't content with the results. The third time the depth was very low, but I just couldn't be arsed doing it again. It was supposed to be a two-coloured design with the squares on the bottom part filled in with black, but I've lost most of it while sanding. Also, I've used primer for the first time, which seems to make the paint way more durable.
In the end, I went with a used look. because of the low depth I sanded into the lowered areas too, so I just went ahead and sanded the whole thing and worked the corners and such. I like how it turned out, even if it wasn't my initial intention.
I had to take the whole thing apart. I had the sequencer going, but the pattern indicator didn't light up and no effected signal was coming through. As suspected, the sequence was going to GND after the step LEDs. Turns out you can't even buy LEDs @ tayda anymore. ALL the leds had bare leads instead of being covered by the plastic lens/housing. A few layers of nail polish did the trick though.
Very fun circuit, I still have to play with the internal trimmers. Thanks Brian
(http://felix.kalium.org/upload/pictures/Pedals/DigDug/DigDug1_small.JPG) (http://felix.kalium.org/upload/pictures/Pedals/DigDug/DigDug1_big.JPG) (http://felix.kalium.org/upload/pictures/Pedals/DigDug/DigDug2_small.JPG) (http://felix.kalium.org/upload/pictures/Pedals/DigDug/DigDug2_big.JPG)
(http://felix.kalium.org/upload/pictures/Pedals/DigDug/DigDug3_small.JPG) (http://felix.kalium.org/upload/pictures/Pedals/DigDug/DigDug3_big.JPG) (http://felix.kalium.org/upload/pictures/Pedals/DigDug/DigDug4_small.JPG) (http://felix.kalium.org/upload/pictures/Pedals/DigDug/DigDug4_big.JPG)
(http://felix.kalium.org/upload/pictures/Pedals/DigDug/DigDug5_small.JPG) (http://felix.kalium.org/upload/pictures/Pedals/DigDug/DigDug5_big.JPG)
Oh yeah that's awesome! Perfectly build, great job.
The third time's the charm! Great build!
That is a true work of art!
Looks great Felix!
Nicely done
Very nice. Great job on the LEDs.
thanks guys. much appreciated
Wow! Very cool, Felix.
That is awesome! Yellow turned out great with reverse etch
I really look forward to finally building things one for myself.
Jacob
That just looks so great!!
The style kind reminds me of some Malekko pedals (Ekko 919).
Such a great job, it's very impressive, once again.
Love the look of it!!!
Love the graphics. The font reminds me of early EHX stuff.
I love that yellow Felix. I have had so many problems with yellow paint when I have used it with etching. Yours came out great!
Wrote about it here.. haha
http://music.codydeschenes.com/?p=2908 (http://music.codydeschenes.com/?p=2908)
I ended up getting all flat colors now and just use gloss after the sanding.
Cody
Quote from: selfdestroyer on August 29, 2016, 09:21:19 PM
I love that yellow Felix. I have had so many problems with yellow paint when I have used it with etching. Yours came out great!
Wrote about it here.. haha
http://music.codydeschenes.com/?p=2908 (http://music.codydeschenes.com/?p=2908)
I ended up getting all flat colors now and just use gloss after the sanding.
Cody
I wanted metallic yellow, but they didn't have any, so I went with a strong, darker yellow. As the depth of the etch was low to begin with and I used primer then yellow, it was the same for me. I just sanded the whole thing, there's basically no contrast left you could feel with your finger. At least in some spots.
Wow Felix! I really like the graphics and color choices. How are you liking the circuit?
thanks Jon.
The circuit is fun to play with for sure and the sound is great. Nice wah and tremolo circuits. I don't see myself using it a lot though. It's a very wacky kind of effect that is not really made for everyday use. I built it more for the challenge and let's be serious: why wouldn't you want to build this thing? :D
Quote from: m-Kresol on August 30, 2016, 04:19:37 PM
thanks Jon.
The circuit is fun to play with for sure and the sound is great. Nice wah and tremolo circuits. I don't see myself using it a lot though. It's a very wacky kind of effect that is not really made for everyday use. I built it more for the challenge and let's be serious: why wouldn't you want to build this thing? :D
Yep. These days I pretty much as myself " would I actually put that s on my pedal board for a gig?" If the answer is no, I have to build it. ;D The dig dug is up there on the top of the list for me right now along with the arcadiator.
The arcadiator might be weird in its core with the LFO blip-blop things, but it can do raw square wave and PWM fuzz that sounds great and is useable depending on your musical style of course.
Jon, I'm surprised the String Ringer isn't Number One, then :P that one needs a great deal of work to use musically, IME.
Felix, you'd better be careful -- that's clean enough that Juan might think it's his and pinch it!