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Title: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: chromesphere on November 27, 2011, 03:30:22 AM
My first 1590a. I dont think I really appreciated how small these things are until i built this.  Incredible small.

Came together pretty well though i thought.  The graphics are of the piranhna plant from Super Mario.  I was going to do the 1up mushroom but remembered, somebody else actually has already done that!

The space between the in / out jacks was a bit close, but not too clse thankfully. The powder coating gods also crapped on my finishing efforts once again, and the clear coat orange peeled like i've never seen orange peel before.  I probably had it on too thick, i dont know...

Anyway, aside from that, very happy with this one, in finishing, build quality, and effect.

Thanks for looking,
Paul

(http://www.chromesphere.com/x/pedal/sprout1.jpg)

(http://www.chromesphere.com/x/pedal/sprout2.jpg)

(http://www.chromesphere.com/x/pedal/sprout3.jpg)
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: shawnee on November 27, 2011, 03:32:56 AM
Man that looks awesome!
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: slimtriggers on November 27, 2011, 03:41:28 AM
Love it!  8)
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: jkokura on November 27, 2011, 04:25:29 AM
I love it! I can see a mario theme being pretty fun.

jacob
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: nzCdog on November 27, 2011, 04:34:13 AM
Man thats cool.  I've never had the guts to try a 1590a, that is so tidy!
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: Haberdasher on November 27, 2011, 04:47:48 AM
that graphic looks great!  good job
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: gtr2 on November 27, 2011, 01:14:02 PM
Really cool  8)

Josh
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: mjcyates on November 27, 2011, 01:27:30 PM
Looks great! Nice job.
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: Diamond on November 27, 2011, 03:08:48 PM
Haha, awesome graphics!!  ;D Nice soldering too.
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: TNblueshawk on November 27, 2011, 04:25:10 PM
That is tight looking. Very cool.
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: chromesphere on November 27, 2011, 10:24:19 PM
Thanks guys!

Had a chance to play it on the weekend for a little bit.  I'm not a big fuzz fan but i like this one. Dirty, thick, a bit glitchy, and it has the most horrendous decay! (in a good way).  Yeah, good sound for such a small circuit.

Paul
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: keysandguitars on November 28, 2011, 01:22:34 AM
I love the artwork, the plant going to munch the LED. Sorry to hear the PC God's crapped on you. It looks good from the pictures. I don't have the stones or desire to do a 1590A, I'm not at that level of tidiness.
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: chromesphere on November 28, 2011, 01:55:51 AM
Thanks Keys.  I dont mean to sound like a smarty pants, but even though it was tight, dont get me wrong, it wasnt....impossibly tight.  If you use a 9mm pot it would be even easier.  Its fiddly, you know.

Oh, i think i may have worked out why my clear powder coat looks like crap.  I was reading this dudes report on a powder coating gun, and he showed  photos of the powder flowing when it was in the oven.  My clear looks like it hasnt fully flowed yet!   Does anyone know if you can just reheat this stuff to finish it flowing? I'd have to pull it apart, but i'd like to get it right.

Paul
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: keysandguitars on November 28, 2011, 04:11:59 AM
Your oven should be set to 175-195° C. Watch the enclosure, once the powder starts to flow, or turn to liquid, start the timer for 15-20 minutes. That's what I've been doing with the powder I buy from Columbia. I'd imagine it's be close to the same for you.
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: chromesphere on November 28, 2011, 04:16:32 AM
Yeah theres no way i leave mine in for that long...10 mins tops (total).

So do you know if you can reflow it was its colded? (without stuffing something up)

Paul
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: keysandguitars on November 28, 2011, 05:09:31 AM
From what I know, it depends on the powder. Read this link and maybe check with the manufacturer. http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=35945 (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=35945)
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: chromesphere on November 28, 2011, 05:17:39 AM
YES!  Thats what i was just reading!  Sorry, should have googled first and asked later. 

Well...i might just chuck it in and see what happens, i doubt it would do any harm...?  (enclosures catches fire)  :)

I'll update what happens.

Paul
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: chromesphere on November 28, 2011, 07:59:59 AM
cranked up the oven to 200 degrees (celius obviously).  The coating did not reflow.  Infact, i didnt even soften at all.  I rubbed the back of a flathead screw driving on it with a bit of force, as soon as i got it out of the oven, and watched in astonishment as it didnt even leave a scratch.  Bad luck for my sprout, it remains bumpy, but a testament to the durable of powder coating!
Paul
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: shawnee on November 28, 2011, 12:13:11 PM
Maybe you could wet sand it down to 1000 grit and buff it while you have it apart. Just don't get too much off or you will ruin the graphic.
Title: Re: Sprout in a 1590a
Post by: chromesphere on November 28, 2011, 12:25:27 PM
Hi Shawnee,
The test was done on the backplate, if that worked i was going to dissemble.  Thanks for the suggestion.  I think ill leave it the way it is.  I'll cry if i damage it :(
Paul