Here's my latest build, all-SMD Echoplex preamp in a box that's slightly smaller than a 1590LB. KiCAD files & Gerbers @ https://github.com/rockola/pimentero
(https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rockola/pimentero/master/images/pimentero-v0.2-front.png) (https://github.com/rockola/pimentero) (https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rockola/pimentero/master/images/pimentero-v0.2-back.png) (https://github.com/rockola/pimentero)
Top in glorious British Racing Green. No LED for now, might be a good idea to put one in later though.
(https://ola.rinta-koski.net/Pedals/Pimentero/400xfront.jpg) (https://ola.rinta-koski.net/Pedals/Pimentero/front.jpg)
Back.
(https://ola.rinta-koski.net/Pedals/Pimentero/400xback.jpg) (https://ola.rinta-koski.net/Pedals/Pimentero/back.jpg)
Gutshot. Sorry about the blurriness, it was tricky to get the phone camera to focus.
(https://ola.rinta-koski.net/Pedals/Pimentero/400xgutshot.jpg) (https://ola.rinta-koski.net/Pedals/Pimentero/gutshot.jpg)
Gee- I thought the FatPants Jr. PCB was tiny
This is awesome!
Squueeeze! Nice!
That's so cool.
You crazy man.
Quote from: alanp on November 23, 2020, 04:23:40 AM
You crazy man.
Yep, this wasn't exactly an exercise in sanity, or practicality. Making the pot side-mounted would make this a lot more stompable. Maybe next time.
Something I've thought of doing on a lot of my pedals is cutting down the pot shaft and just leaving a flatblade screw driver slot in the top so the knobs don't move just by getting bumped. It would look pretty f-ugly but functional.
Quote from: gordo on November 23, 2020, 01:26:36 PM
Something I've thought of doing on a lot of my pedals is cutting down the pot shaft and just leaving a flatblade screw driver slot in the top so the knobs don't move just by getting bumped. It would look pretty f-ugly but functional.
I've been staring at this for years trying to figure out how to do it. Looks pretty kick-a** to me.
(https://blackstoneappliances.com/Blackstone-Mosfet-Overdrive.jpg)
Quote from: gordo on November 23, 2020, 01:26:36 PM
Something I've thought of doing on a lot of my pedals is cutting down the pot shaft and just leaving a flatblade screw driver slot in the top so the knobs don't move just by getting bumped. It would look pretty f-ugly but functional.
Make the slot of the right size to be turned by a guitar pick 8)
That really looks nice, no gut shots?
Quote from: thomasha on November 23, 2020, 10:33:14 PM
That really looks nice, no gut shots?
Cheers Thomas, I was inspired by your incredible 1590LB work, this is hardly a THT flanger with 6 knobs though.
Here's a shot of the wiring mess. The PCB is tucked nicely to the side.
(https://ola.rinta-koski.net/Pedals/Pimentero/400xguts2.jpg) (https://ola.rinta-koski.net/Pedals/Pimentero/guts2.jpg)
(Edit: I guess you meant gut shots of the MOSFET Overdrive :) would also like to see them)
Quote from: thomasha on November 23, 2020, 10:33:14 PM
That really looks nice, no gut shots?
Oh sorry, It's not one of mine (I wish). Here is a thread with some gut shots, but it doesn't reveal too much
https://www.tdpri.com/threads/blackstone-appliances-mosfet-overdrive-owners-club.386115/
Edit: looks like the pots may just be standard right-angle 9mm pcb pin type with the shafts cut short
Quote from: Aentons on November 23, 2020, 01:41:59 PM
Quote from: gordo on November 23, 2020, 01:26:36 PM
Something I've thought of doing on a lot of my pedals is cutting down the pot shaft and just leaving a flatblade screw driver slot in the top so the knobs don't move just by getting bumped. It would look pretty f-ugly but functional.
I've been staring at this for years trying to figure out how to do it. Looks pretty kick-a** to me.
(https://blackstoneappliances.com/Blackstone-Mosfet-Overdrive.jpg)
I've done that with bias pots for a guitar amp, pot shafts chopped and slotted with a cut off disc in a Dremel. My guess here is the two screws hold a plate that the five pots are mounted to.
dave
Very slick layout!