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Title: Bixonic Expandora
Post by: zombiesonore on October 20, 2018, 08:24:00 PM
Hello everyone!A guy asked me for a clone of a Bixonic Expandora, which I didn't know about, and I've discovered an interesting circuit.I designed a PCB and ordered it with OSH Park. I've choose to use a 2P4T rotary switch in place of the original internal DIP switches.
Everything turns great and you can see the results.
I've 1 PCB left over If someone is interested.
Thanks for reading!

(http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=28772.0;attach=19258)
(http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=28772.0;attach=19260)
Title: Re: Bixonic Expandora
Post by: ahiddentableau on October 20, 2018, 09:54:47 PM
Congrats on a tidy build.
Title: Re: Bixonic Expandora
Post by: gordo on October 20, 2018, 10:49:15 PM
Holy crap that's a clean build.  Very simple and elegant looking inside and out.
Title: Re: Bixonic Expandora
Post by: jjjimi84 on October 21, 2018, 12:51:59 AM
That looks really great, nice job.
Title: Re: Bixonic Expandora
Post by: Netnnk on October 21, 2018, 01:44:24 AM
Good idea to use the rotary switch.  Is "bite" like the Ruetz mod on rats?  How effective is it? Do you notice anything when in "forbidden" mode? 
Title: Re: Bixonic Expandora
Post by: Rockhorst on October 21, 2018, 06:47:41 AM
Cool looking box, great looking PCB. What did you use for the opto? H11F1? I might be interested in that spare board by the way.
Title: Re: Bixonic Expandora
Post by: zombiesonore on October 21, 2018, 09:09:05 AM
Thanks everyone for the kind words.
The sticker is plain because the buyer just wanted it like that. I like to do simple and clean but I also like to put some graphics with it... another time... Maybe for the one I will build for myself ;-)
QuoteIs "bite" like the Ruetz mod on rats?  How effective is it? Do you notice anything when in "forbidden" mode?
Yes "bite" is the Ruetz mod. I find it very effective in the 3 "normal" gain mode. In "Forbiden/insane" mode it does strictly nothing.
QuoteWhat did you use for the opto? H11F1? I might be interested in that spare board by the way.
No, I've used H11F3. Banzaimusic have it. If you want a board, shoot me a PM. I've paid $29.85 for 3 boards, so 10$ + shipping for a board? For the rotary switch you'll need an AlphaSR1712F-0204. Mouser sells them.