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Title: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: jessenator on February 27, 2023, 06:59:57 PM
When I saw Brian debuting new PT2399 offerings, my interest was piqued. I have a Zero Point SDX my friend Neil built for me ages ago. I love it, but it loves to break loose even without a SLAM :) I'm sort of getting the hang of the "dwell" function, though whenever I get a demo of it recorded, I'm curious if my LM386L is doing what it should. I mean, on paper it has the same specs as the -3 version...

Regardless, I like this delay a lot! I love that I can really get that endless texture and dial it in with both mix and tone controls to right where I want it. I feel like homebrewtj and I were on the same page as far as concepts go, so hope they don't mind if I share the whole deconstruction / pixelation theme.

(https://i.imgur.com/h52vPxu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/nZ4L4h3.jpg)

I overshot the switch wire lengths, so they're a bit smooshed on this one  : /  Also, can you say "reused switch?"  : P ...rosin residue...ugh

(https://i.imgur.com/tjng5O3.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NV2vFQl.jpg)

I was struggling to find a single-source for the knurled (built-in-knob-kinda) 9mm pots, so though it doesn't show, the tone knob is actually has a 90˚ stop, which is serendipitously fitting for a tone knob, imo. They're also the taller versions than the ones spec'd in the build documentation, but I don't mind them.

I finally got to use the 1/4W, shorter package resistors from a long-ago Mouser order. I had no idea they came in that package, and when they first arrived I was very confused, since, like with many part descriptions, there wasn't an accurate photo  : P  but they were 1/4W and was glad to have them here ...just in case. IDK, one of those things...

When I had it in the PLA enclosure for build and testing, I was getting this weird thing where the repeat would sort of reset itself, or just stop repeating altogether, and I wondered if I had yet another failed PT2399 (had one in a Magdelay Bay for a friend go wrong). Turns out I had a cold joint on one of the legs. Don't remember the last time that happened, but got it sorted.

Fun fact: the typeface is the same one used on the classic Macintosh FPS series Marathon

I struggled with balancing the control naming and the graphic, but here were are. maybe it would've been better to omit the extra text.

Thanks for looking.
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: jimilee on February 27, 2023, 07:33:07 PM
Very well executed!


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Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: dan.schumaker on February 27, 2023, 08:03:09 PM
Enclosure looks pro, man!  Great job!
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: harryklippton on February 27, 2023, 09:23:35 PM
This looks excellent, I'm really digging it. And you nailed it on the photo quality too. Cool build
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: Bio77 on February 27, 2023, 09:41:10 PM
Excellent build, congrats! 
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: jessenator on February 28, 2023, 12:08:30 AM
Quote from: jimilee on February 27, 2023, 07:33:07 PM
Very well executed!
Thanks, Jimi!


Quote from: dan.schumaker on February 27, 2023, 08:03:09 PM
Enclosure looks pro, man!  Great job!
Those are very kind words, Dan. Thank you.


Quote from: harryklippton on February 27, 2023, 09:23:35 PM
This looks excellent, I'm really digging it. And you nailed it on the photo quality too. Cool build
Thank you, Will; I think I've about got my light box to a good place ;D It's really a beast to get rid of that "badger lighting" effect unless you've got an omni box like the one that Chris has going.


Quote from: Bio77 on February 27, 2023, 09:41:10 PM
Excellent build, congrats!
Thanks, dude!
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: gordo on February 28, 2023, 02:04:26 AM
Graphics are just breathtaking.  Holy crap that's gorgeous.
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: jessenator on February 28, 2023, 02:56:44 AM
Quote from: gordo on February 28, 2023, 02:04:26 AM
Graphics are just breathtaking.  Holy crap that's gorgeous.
Yer makin me blush, Gordo, I'm married! :P
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: WonkoTheSane on February 28, 2023, 06:00:25 AM
That looks absolutely sick!!!

Awesome work.
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: Thewintersoldier on March 01, 2023, 03:31:01 AM
Great job, another slick build. You've really stepped it up and shows you've put it the work and effort.
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: jessenator on March 01, 2023, 03:41:36 AM
Quote from: Thewintersoldier on March 01, 2023, 03:31:01 AM
Great job, another slick build. You've really stepped it up and shows you've put it the work and effort.

That means a lot, Chris, thank you. I've learned from the best!
(https://i.imgur.com/NR8gSVsm.jpg)
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: dawson on March 02, 2023, 02:00:04 AM
That print.. Those photos.. Very very nice!
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/HatefulSeveralIbis-max-1mb.gif)
Title: Re: Degenerator - MBP
Post by: jessenator on March 02, 2023, 04:07:29 AM
Quote from: dawson on March 02, 2023, 02:00:04 AM
That print.. Those photos.. Very very nice!

Thank you, kind sir!