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Title: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: Aleph Null on April 04, 2017, 04:55:54 PM
Clari(not) built stock on vero. If you haven't heard one of these yet, go listen to some demos! It's a really fun circuit.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2918/33786974366_e2c55e8f76_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TtD5mN)

I'm really pleased with this enclosure. The knob arrangement is tight, but I think it makes a statement.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2812/33828075775_28a6405cd7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TxgJnM)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3953/33828082825_b13d39d28b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TxgLtk)

I tried to refine CultureJam's Mod Podge finishing method with this build (detailed here: http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=25132.msg244698#msg244698 (http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=25132.msg244698#msg244698)) I purchased the enclosure powder coated. The graphic is a water-slide decal that I adhered using Mod Podge to prevent silvering. I used a 4:1 Pogde:water mixture that I put down as I wet the decal. This way the decal could slide over the wet Mod Podge. I let it dry for 24 hours. The clear coat is also Mod Podge. I basically followed the directions here: six thin coats with a fine brush, 15–20 minutes in between coats. I let it dry for a day or two, then sanded: first with 400 grit paper, then with #0000 steal wool. Mod podge recommends wet sanding, but unless the stuff is fully cured (four weeks!), I would avoid this as it can rehydrate and start to peel. To get a semi-gloss finish, I did a final coat with the 4:1 mixture, them buffed with Scratch X (an automotive compound).

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3940/33786969896_37cf5aaedf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TtD42J)

This looks sloppy, but the slack in the wire makes it much easier troubleshoot and install.
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: DPTX on April 04, 2017, 05:04:56 PM
That is boss-level work.  Great job on the graphics, enclosure finishing, and cramming those knobs in place.  Looks wonderful.
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: m-Kresol on April 04, 2017, 05:10:12 PM
love the knob layout, graphics and enclosure colour. top notch work
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: Boba7 on April 04, 2017, 05:34:55 PM
The knobs position is just magic. I really love what you did there, it's beautiful. Amazing work.
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: Dminner on April 04, 2017, 06:18:04 PM
WOW.  So beautiful
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: Cortexturizer on April 04, 2017, 06:28:25 PM
that looks perfect, everything about it is amazing
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: oip on April 04, 2017, 11:59:22 PM
it's beautiful!  also thanks for the heads up on this effect, never heard of it and i think i have almost all the parts to hand, might try this weekend
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: Philthy on April 05, 2017, 01:20:54 AM
awesome build :)
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: LateCentury on April 05, 2017, 01:31:50 PM
Whoa, this is awesome! I love the tilted-look of the knobs and labels.
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: bcalla on April 05, 2017, 01:54:50 PM
Quote from: LateCentury on April 05, 2017, 01:31:50 PM
Whoa, this is awesome! I love the tilted-look of the knobs and labels.
+1!!!  Great layout!
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: selfdestroyer on April 05, 2017, 04:50:41 PM
I love the pot layout, aesthetically it looks perfect. Artwork and color is the icing on the cake.

Great job!

Cody
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: Aleph Null on April 05, 2017, 07:20:22 PM
Thank you, everyone, for the enthusiastic praise. It means a lot coming from people who do such top-notch work themselves.
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: reddesert on April 07, 2017, 12:35:25 AM
That's really cool. I love what a visual difference the diagonal layout makes.
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: wgc on April 07, 2017, 01:43:54 AM
Wow, really nice work!
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: bluescage on April 07, 2017, 03:55:06 PM
Great job. Love the layout and the artwork!
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: blearyeyes on April 10, 2017, 05:34:24 AM
Knob layout is excellent and looks painful to wire up! Really worth it. Great Pedal.
Title: Re: Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato
Post by: Aleph Null on April 10, 2017, 04:25:11 PM
Quote from: blearyeyes on April 10, 2017, 05:34:24 AM
Knob layout is excellent and looks painful to wire up! Really worth it. Great Pedal.

Wiring actually wasn't that bad. I worked from the bottom up and installed the jacks after wiring the pots. The hardest part was getting the pots in place without touching; I had to bend the legs on some of the pots up and back so that they didn't ground out on the neighboring pot.