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Just a heads up to keep everyone in the loop:

- I will be slow-rolling the restocks after the clearance sale of the end of 2023. Some projects will be back, some will get minor updates to conform to my more recent design standards, some will go away or transition to a different format later on.

- The Standard Series projects will roll out in Feb. Ten projects, a lot of them new offerings. I'm taking delivery of the boards this week but I have to rebuild all of them since each one got a final revision. One thing I'm excited about is you'll be able to choose between either a standard or relay based switching bypass board for each project.  All in 1590B. The focus of these projects is ease of build with minimal wiring required (and obviously cool circuits).

- The new storefront is planned to coincide with the new releases, including the new Total Recall, the Standard series, two additional mbp projects, and three brand new VFE SPS projects. So, like 16 projects at once! It's going to take some time :)

- I'm not dead, just transitioning to a better format and service for mbp customers. I appreciate you guys sticking along for the ride. I am stoked since this is going to be the culmination of what I spent a lot of time working towards last year.

Woohoo!!!! I can't wait to see what you have instore.

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And to think, I was going TO FINISH my backlog of projects this year.

Quote from: pbrommer1 on January 23, 2024, 04:51:21 AM
And to think, I was going TO FINISH my backlog of projects this year.

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Very exciting

Looking forward to seeing how this plays out.

Good to hear. Browsing the shop today feels a bit like scavenging.
A lot of "how did i miss that?".
Any teaser on the circuits?

Quote from: djaaz on January 23, 2024, 09:53:02 PM
Good to hear. Browsing the shop today feels a bit like scavenging.
A lot of "how did i miss that?".
Any teaser on the circuits?

This is everything:

VFE SPS
Dragon
Mini Mu
Pinball

New projects
Total Recall "2023"
Rainbow Puker (fv-1 project)
Cone Splitter (new sub-octave project)

Standard Series (Some of these were offered as different versions before but each one of these has been jacked up in my own mbp way for the SS)
8-Ball (OD)
Ambulator (comp)
Autobahn (filter)
Ballast (chorus)
Boneyard (distortion)
Dragonbeard Jr (Expandora)
Freeloader (fuzz)
Laureate Jr (ODR)
Transponder (delay)
Woodshed (fuzz)

Dang....anybody else got that FOMO taste in their mouth?  :o

Just re-ordered the project queue, so there's every reason to not grab the boards I'm gonna grab when they come out.

Quote from: madbean on January 23, 2024, 10:25:02 PM

Quote from: djaaz on January 23, 2024, 09:53:02 PM
Good to hear. Browsing the shop today feels a bit like scavenging.
A lot of "how did i miss that?".
Any teaser on the circuits?

This is everything:

VFE SPS
Dragon
Mini Mu
Pinball

New projects
Total Recall "2023"
Rainbow Puker (fv-1 project)
Cone Splitter (new sub-octave project)

Standard Series (Some of these were offered as different versions before but each one of these has been jacked up in my own mbp way for the SS)
8-Ball (OD)
Ambulator (comp)
Autobahn (filter)
Ballast (chorus)
Boneyard (distortion)
Dragonbeard Jr (Expandora)
Freeloader (fuzz)
Laureate Jr (ODR)
Transponder (delay)
Woodshed (fuzz)

Instabuy

(https://i.imgur.com/Z4btqFp.gif)

I am excited to see it all

Quote from: madbean on January 23, 2024, 10:25:02 PM
Standard Series (Some of these were offered as different versions before but each one of these has been jacked up in my own mbp way for the SS)
8-Ball (OD)
Ambulator (comp)
Autobahn (filter)
Ballast (chorus)
Boneyard (distortion)
Dragonbeard Jr (Expandora)
Freeloader (fuzz)
Laureate Jr (ODR)
Transponder (delay)
Woodshed (fuzz)

Didn't you mention some crazy number for the standard serie?

I'm gonna need a bigger board.

Quote from: djaaz on January 24, 2024, 02:20:55 AM

Quote from: madbean on January 23, 2024, 10:25:02 PM
Standard Series (Some of these were offered as different versions before but each one of these has been jacked up in my own mbp way for the SS)
8-Ball (OD)
Ambulator (comp)
Autobahn (filter)
Ballast (chorus)
Boneyard (distortion)
Dragonbeard Jr (Expandora)
Freeloader (fuzz)
Laureate Jr (ODR)
Transponder (delay)
Woodshed (fuzz)

Didn't you mention some crazy number for the standard serie?

There are about 40 in total. Too many to release at once but I'll have the majority done this year.

Also, there won't be any FOMO going forward. Once this transition is done I plan on keeping everything in the store fully stocked and offered in perpetuity (unless I come up with a real low selling dud, lol). I'm feeling pretty confident right now for better or worse.

Quote from: djaaz on January 24, 2024, 02:40:42 AM
I'm gonna need a bigger board.

Yep.

And what about 1590a projects?

Is the Microsynth looking like it might get a release in some time in 2024?

Quote from: BricksnBeatles on January 25, 2024, 07:52:16 PM
Is the Microsynth looking like it might get a release in some time in 2024?

That's the next one I will be working on.

Quote from: djaaz on January 25, 2024, 06:10:19 PM
And what about 1590a projects?

Some of them will transition to the Standard Series. I'm not against keeping the 1590A versions. I just don't expect I'll do any new projects in that format.

Oh f**k, I'm really trying to dial it back as I get closer to moving to the west coast but...

And for the record the Dragon is the coolest Klone I've run into and was a staple on my board.  I need to revisit why it isn't there anymore.  I suspect somebody "borrowed" it.

Fot the VFE stuff, are planning on bringing back the v3 switch board, or is it SPS from here on out?

Quote from: Aentons on January 28, 2024, 11:57:09 PM
Fot the VFE stuff, are planning on bringing back the v3 switch board, or is it SPS from here on out?

Yes, I will still offer the older versions of the VFE stuff along with the v3 SB. Although, probably not the ones that overlap SPS format (for example, the MiniMu and hopefully soon Fiery Red Horse). It just depends on how many SPS projects I end up doing. Peter gave me a lot of SPS switching boards.

Quote from: madbean on January 29, 2024, 12:04:09 AM

Quote from: Aentons on January 28, 2024, 11:57:09 PM
Fot the VFE stuff, are planning on bringing back the v3 switch board, or is it SPS from here on out?

Yes, I will still offer the older versions of the VFE stuff along with the v3 SB. Although, probably not the ones that overlap SPS format (for example, the MiniMu and hopefully soon Fiery Red Horse). It just depends on how many SPS projects I end up doing. Peter gave me a lot of SPS switching boards.

Nice

Great news! Will the Trash Compactor be returning?

Quote from: Micpoc on January 29, 2024, 11:57:12 PM
Great news! Will the Trash Compactor be returning?

Yes. Even though it was just released recently, it's already being ported to the Standard Series. I'm going pretty scorched earth on everything I can. I plan on having the TC in the next batch of SS releases after this initial 10.

Quote from: madbean on January 30, 2024, 12:21:39 AM

Quote from: Micpoc on January 29, 2024, 11:57:12 PM
Great news! Will the Trash Compactor be returning?

Yes. Even though it was just released recently, it's already being ported to the Standard Series. I'm going pretty scorched earth on everything I can. I plan on having the TC in the next batch of SS releases after this initial 10.

Awesome! Will the add-on to get the chip with it still be available with it?

Quote from: madbean on January 30, 2024, 12:21:39 AM

Quote from: Micpoc on January 29, 2024, 11:57:12 PM
Great news! Will the Trash Compactor be returning?

Yes. Even though it was just released recently, it's already being ported to the Standard Series. I'm going pretty scorched earth on everything I can. I plan on having the TC in the next batch of SS releases after this initial 10.

Fantastic! Definitely felt some FOMO on that one.

Current Lover coming back?

Awesome, excited for this! Will there be an option to build some of these into 125B enclosures with top jacks?

Quote from: Hirti on February 04, 2024, 02:02:07 PM
Awesome, excited for this! Will there be an option to build some of these into 125B enclosures with top jacks?

Not for the Standard Series. Those are designed specifically for the 1590B. Some of the might be able to go in a 125B with top jacks, but a number of the designs have electrolytic caps near the top edge of the board so top jacks won't fit.

But, one cool thing about them is they will be easy to fit as dual pedals in a 1590BB. So, if you want to build a dual out of any of them they should fit perfectly. I may design an optional bypass board just for that, too. Just haven't done that yet.

Quote from: madbean on February 04, 2024, 11:57:02 PM
But, one cool thing about them is they will be easy to fit as dual pedals in a 1590BB. So, if you want to build a dual out of any of them they should fit perfectly. I may design an optional bypass board just for that, too. Just haven't done that yet.

This is the hot sh*t, right here

Actually, 125BB with top jacks for the duals, I think. Might be possible to do 1590BB with side jacks but then the bypass switches have to be moved close together. With 125BB everything lines up just right.

Quote from: madbean on February 05, 2024, 12:34:39 AM
Actually, 125BB with top jacks for the duals, I think. Might be possible to do 1590BB with side jacks but then the bypass switches have to be moved close together. With 125BB everything lines up just right.

What about 1590BB2? Does the extra height help top jacks much for how you're planning it?
With the double bypass switch, how about an order switch between the two footswitches too?

Quote from: BricksnBeatles on February 05, 2024, 02:04:40 AM

Quote from: madbean on February 05, 2024, 12:34:39 AM
Actually, 125BB with top jacks for the duals, I think. Might be possible to do 1590BB with side jacks but then the bypass switches have to be moved close together. With 125BB everything lines up just right.

What about 1590BB2? Does the extra height help top jacks much for how you're planning it?
With the double bypass switch, how about an order switch between the two footswitches too?

I don't think Tayda carries the 125BB so maybe the 1590BB2 is the alternate choice. Perhaps the 1590BB itself is possible with the Lumberg jacks turned sideways. I'll need to check into all that.

I think the order switch thing would work out pretty well. But, it is a bit of a pain to bypass if you don't want to use it.

I was going over the height specs for the Archibald with a friend, and here are the two compared height-wise for the Archibald's breakout board:

This is the 125BB, a.k.a. the 1590BBS
(https://i.imgur.com/5WinW6S.png)


And the 1590BB2
(https://i.imgur.com/3F4PIYY.png)

Maybe I'm off the mark here with my interpretation of the want.desire/ask, so take this with a grain of salt.

This is a worst case scenario in the 1590BB2; board/component height based on 90* PC pin pot mounting; jack drilling on max spacing without hitting the inner part of the lid
(https://i.imgur.com/nI9L6ep.png)
6x11mm caps in blue
lumberg KLBM-3 jacks


1590BBS / 125BB with 90* rotation on the jacks
(https://i.imgur.com/wNKc229.png)


I think it'll depend on the population.


edit: fixed 1590BBS image to account for lid collision

Quote from: madbean on February 05, 2024, 03:15:38 PM

Quote from: BricksnBeatles on February 05, 2024, 02:04:40 AM

Quote from: madbean on February 05, 2024, 12:34:39 AM
Actually, 125BB with top jacks for the duals, I think. Might be possible to do 1590BB with side jacks but then the bypass switches have to be moved close together. With 125BB everything lines up just right.

What about 1590BB2? Does the extra height help top jacks much for how you're planning it?
With the double bypass switch, how about an order switch between the two footswitches too?

I don't think Tayda carries the 125BB so maybe the 1590BB2 is the alternate choice. Perhaps the 1590BB itself is possible with the Lumberg jacks turned sideways. I'll need to check into all that.

I think the order switch thing would work out pretty well. But, it is a bit of a pain to bypass if you don't want to use it.

Maybe a slide switch would be better?  I've never played an order switcher live, not sure if it's something useful for a part of a song.

Quote from: madbean on February 05, 2024, 03:15:38 PM
I think the order switch thing would work out pretty well. But, it is a bit of a pain to bypass if you don't want to use it.

Just three jumpers, right?

Isn't a 1590xx about the same size as a 125bb?


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Quote from: jimilee on February 05, 2024, 08:04:03 PM
Isn't a 1590xx about the same size as a 125bb?

A bit bigger in width and length, but not quite as tall. The 1590BBS is the 1:1 for the 125BB on this collection.

(https://i.imgur.com/3b7QWBy.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/nAvFcd0.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/ALq8Aez.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/PRkcpor.png)

Quote from: jessenator on February 05, 2024, 04:55:00 PM
Maybe I'm off the mark here with my interpretation of the want.desire/ask, so take this with a grain of salt.

This is a worst case scenario in the 1590BB2; board/component height based on 90* PC pin pot mounting; jack drilling on max spacing without hitting the inner part of the lid
(https://i.imgur.com/nI9L6ep.png)
6x11mm caps in blue
lumberg KLBM-3 jacks


1590BBS / 125BB with 90* rotation on the jacks
(https://i.imgur.com/wNKc229.png)


I think it'll depend on the population.


edit: fixed 1590BBS image to account for lid collision

I don't think any of the projects have that configuration for electrolytic caps so I don't think that will be a big problem. The space around the 9v connection is usually pretty clear. But, I'll check again with the upcoming releases and also keep that in mind for all the future ones.

Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 01:41:06 AM
Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

A number of the circuits I'm working on for the series simply won't fit in both configurations. Some would, for sure. But then they wouldn't be "standardized" for one pre-defined hardware layout. I've got a pretty big hunch that when folks start building some of these projects they'll find them easy and enjoyable. At least, I hope so because I put in a tremendous amount of thought and planning into them, haha.

Quote from: madbean on February 09, 2024, 02:12:06 AM

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 01:41:06 AM
Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

A number of the circuits I'm working on for the series simply won't fit in both configurations. Some would, for sure. But then they wouldn't be "standardized" for one pre-defined hardware layout. I've got a pretty big hunch that when folks start building some of these projects they'll find them easy and enjoyable. At least, I hope so because I put in a tremendous amount of thought and planning into them, haha.

I was just thinking, that if it fits into a 1590b, a 125b is bigger in every dimension, so what's to stop you from using the larger size? Sorry, if I'm being dense.

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 03:36:10 AM

Quote from: madbean on February 09, 2024, 02:12:06 AM

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 01:41:06 AM
Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

A number of the circuits I'm working on for the series simply won't fit in both configurations. Some would, for sure. But then they wouldn't be "standardized" for one pre-defined hardware layout. I've got a pretty big hunch that when folks start building some of these projects they'll find them easy and enjoyable. At least, I hope so because I put in a tremendous amount of thought and planning into them, haha.

I was just thinking, that if it fits into a 1590b, a 125b is bigger in every dimension, so what's to stop you from using the larger size? Sorry, if I'm being dense.

Not dense at all! 125B requires extra space at the top end to fit the jacks and you have to make compromises to offer both options for 125B and 1590B simultaneously in a single PCB layout.

Frankly, I already did that in 2020 with a bunch of projects and sometimes that required a mix of 16mm snd 9mm pots. I dont think thats the best approach anymore. This series is about focusing on a specific layout standard for 1590B with minimal wiring and different bypass options. And, also because I want to make it easy for people that want to use the Tayda drilling and UV print service at the same time. These weren't even options just a few years ago.

Quote from: madbean on February 09, 2024, 04:07:50 AM
Not dense at all! 125B requires extra space at the top end to fit the jacks and you have to make compromises to offer both options for 125B and 1590B simultaneously in a single PCB layout.

Frankly, I already did that in 2020 with a bunch of projects and sometimes that required a mix of 16mm snd 9mm pots. I dont think thats the best approach anymore. This series is about focusing on a specific layout standard for 1590B with minimal wiring and different bypass options. And, also because I want to make it easy for people that want to use the Tayda drilling and UV print service at the same time. These weren't even options just a few years ago.

Does this mean that all projects with, for example, two pots and a toggle switch (plus foot switch, jacks, etc.), will share the same drilling pattern? So if we build one and get tired of it or whatever, we can repurpose the enclosure without any modifications?

Quote from: madbean on February 09, 2024, 04:07:50 AM

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 03:36:10 AM

Quote from: madbean on February 09, 2024, 02:12:06 AM

Quote from: Aentons on February 09, 2024, 01:41:06 AM
Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

A number of the circuits I'm working on for the series simply won't fit in both configurations. Some would, for sure. But then they wouldn't be "standardized" for one pre-defined hardware layout. I've got a pretty big hunch that when folks start building some of these projects they'll find them easy and enjoyable. At least, I hope so because I put in a tremendous amount of thought and planning into them, haha.

I was just thinking, that if it fits into a 1590b, a 125b is bigger in every dimension, so what's to stop you from using the larger size? Sorry, if I'm being dense.

Not dense at all! 125B requires extra space at the top end to fit the jacks and you have to make compromises to offer both options for 125B and 1590B simultaneously in a single PCB layout.

Frankly, I already did that in 2020 with a bunch of projects and sometimes that required a mix of 16mm snd 9mm pots. I dont think thats the best approach anymore. This series is about focusing on a specific layout standard for 1590B with minimal wiring and different bypass options. And, also because I want to make it easy for people that want to use the Tayda drilling and UV print service at the same time. These weren't even options just a few years ago.

That makes sense. I'm definitely excited to see it all in action once it's ready.

Quote from: Micpoc on February 09, 2024, 02:53:11 PM
Does this mean that all projects with, for example, two pots and a toggle switch (plus foot switch, jacks, etc.), will share the same drilling pattern? So if we build one and get tired of it or whatever, we can repurpose the enclosure without any modifications?

No, because each project will have a unique number of controls. But they all go on a per-defined grid.

The idea here is to have one master template for the Tayda drill service so for any given project you can just adjust that layout to fit the specific number of controls needed. I'll be documenting this in depth so it will be easy for anyone to do. Also, because I am personally not wanting to do my own drilling too much anymore! I'd rather pay Tayda a few bucks to drill my enclosures than deal with going out to the garage and mis-drilling my own stuff haha.

There are a couple projects that do break the design rule a bit but those will have their own paper and Tayda drill files.

Quote from: madbean on January 23, 2024, 01:53:01 AM
Just a heads up to keep everyone in the loop:

Cool

Hey Brian, is the Collosalus coming back?

Quote from: TNblueshawk on February 18, 2024, 01:44:20 PM
Hey Brian, is the Collosalus coming back?

Mos def. I will get more Collosalus and Current Lover on the next order. Just deciding if I want to fully update to my latest parts library. Probably will.

On another note: I am a debugging madman! Solved a big problem on one of the new projects today. Held me up for two days.

Quote from: madbean on February 22, 2024, 12:17:50 AM
On another note: I am a debugging madman! Solved a big problem on one of the new projects today. Held me up for two days.

always a good feeling!

On another note: I am a debugging madman! Solved a big problem on one of the new projects today. Held me up for two days.
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Brian, the big brain, am winning again. Now, he will release pcbs for no raisin!

Verified 7 builds as fully ready today. I found small errors on two other projects that will require re-running those boards. Not a big deal. Just a couple dumb mistakes on my part.

Starting to work on art for Tayda UV printing (first time). Here's the 8-Ball.

And, here's my build of the Woodshed fuzz which sounds absolutely awesome!

Quote from: madbean on February 23, 2024, 12:41:29 AM
Verified 7 builds as fully ready today. I found small errors on two other projects that will require re-running those boards. Not a big deal. Just a couple dumb mistakes on my part.

Starting to work on art for Tayda UV printing (first time). Here's the 8-Ball.

And, here's my build of the Woodshed fuzz which sounds absolutely awesome!

(https://i.imgur.com/AcPMK3u.png)

Quote from: madbean on February 23, 2024, 12:41:29 AM
Verified 7 builds as fully ready today. I found small errors on two other projects that will require re-running those boards. Not a big deal. Just a couple dumb mistakes on my part.

And, here's my build of the Woodshed fuzz which sounds absolutely awesome!

Well, THAT looks interesting...

Very cool.


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Quote from: madbean on February 23, 2024, 12:41:29 AM
Verified 7 builds as fully ready today. I found small errors on two other projects that will require re-running those boards. Not a big deal. Just a couple dumb mistakes on my part.

Starting to work on art for Tayda UV printing (first time). Here's the 8-Ball.

And, here's my build of the Woodshed fuzz which sounds absolutely awesome!

The 8ball is my favorite DIY drive ever.

Crossing my fingers that the proto rig boards will be back.


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I updated the Projects page with some additional releases. This will hopefully be available on the 20th (margin of error of a day or two depending on how this week goes).

Quote from: madbean on April 17, 2024, 02:55:20 PMI updated the Projects page with some additional releases. This will hopefully be available on the 20th (margin of error of a day or two depending on how this week goes).

Woohoo, a 4/20 release.   :P

4/20 blaze build it

Woohoo!

Looks like another day or two. I had to rebuild one project this morning and this evening we are looking after a sick doggie. But, I'm right on the cusp. Can't wait to be done with this set!

Also, I'm going to switch back to a virtual private server for the hosting. That should address the issue with the recent resource limit.

Quote from: madbean on April 20, 2024, 11:42:59 PMLooks like another day or two. I had to rebuild one project this morning and this evening we are looking after a sick doggie. But, I'm right on the cusp. Can't wait to be done with this set!

Also, I'm going to switch back to a virtual private server for the hosting. That should address the issue with the recent resource limit.

Ahhh yeah!

Tomorrow is the day, finally.

Quote from: madbean on April 25, 2024, 11:18:09 PMTomorrow is the day, finally.

Woohoo!!!!

I'm just waiting on confirmation from the host that the site has been moved from backup to the new server. It's taking a while.

Projects are up!

Quote from: madbean on April 26, 2024, 10:22:23 PMI'm just waiting on confirmation from the host that the site has been moved from backup to the new server. It's taking a while.

Yesssssssss


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Woohoo!!!!


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Sorry if I missed this somewhere, but are the Trash Compactor and Mysterioso coming back?

Quote from: karter2000 on April 29, 2024, 04:50:15 PMSorry if I missed this somewhere, but are the Trash Compactor and Mysterioso coming back?

Yes. The Trash Compactor will be moved to the Standard Series but it's just a small layout adjustment from the initial version. I might be able to do that this month. The Mysterioso will come probably in June and I think there will also be a single channel version in the Standard Series as well.

Here's the list of restocks coming in a couple of weeks. Mostly modulation. My plan is to have new restocks every couple weeks until the store is fully stocked again.

restocks.gif

Woop woop!


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Nice! Is the 3080conv an adapter board for a LM13700?

Any estimate on the Oracle?

Thanks!

Quote from: jessenator on June 20, 2024, 05:24:08 PMNice! Is the 3080conv an adapter board for a LM13700?

Any estimate on the Oracle?

Thanks!

It's for the HoneyDripper. So, you can use either two 3080 or a single 13700. It will be included with the HD purchase.

I can add the Oracle to the next order. If anyone has requests list them here and I'll do my best to add them first.

Quote from: madbean on June 20, 2024, 01:47:53 AMHere's the list of restocks coming in a couple of weeks. Mostly modulation. My plan is to have new restocks every couple weeks until the store is fully stocked again.

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Stoked about that restock list! Especially cool to see a new HoneyDripper revision!

Are any of the flangers— Collosalus, Current Lover, Fraudhacker, or Kingmaker -laid out for 125B (stacked boards?) by any chance?

Any changes between the new 2024 versions and the previous most recent versions of the Burly Bear, Charlatan, Kezurokai, or Tone Virus?

Quote from: madbean on June 20, 2024, 01:47:53 AMHere's the list of restocks coming in a couple of weeks. Mostly modulation. My plan is to have new restocks every couple weeks until the store is fully stocked again.

restocks.gif

3PDT-05? Is that part of Byp24? I've been waiting on those because I have a couple of unfinished circuits that I want to run at 18v.

Quote from: BricksnBeatles on June 21, 2024, 08:04:08 PMStoked about that restock list! Especially cool to see a new HoneyDripper revision!

Are any of the flangers— Collosalus, Current Lover, Fraudhacker, or Kingmaker -laid out for 125B (stacked boards?) by any chance?

Any changes between the new 2024 versions and the previous most recent versions of the Burly Bear, Charlatan, Kezurokai, or Tone Virus?

I did not do any 125B conversions for the flangers. I'm not against the idea but it wasn't really on my radar.

The Charlatan has only minor updates to the layout. The Burly Bear, Kezuokai and Tone Virus are completely new layouts. The last two have been converted to 4-layer designs and the control placement is now more or less identical to their commercial counterparts. I did it that way since they both have a lot of controls and it just made more sense to keep it consistent. Plus, all the toggle switches are now slotted pads for a snug fit instead of the huge round pads I had on them before.

Quote from: RoadDawg on June 21, 2024, 10:58:52 PM3PDT-05? Is that part of Byp24? I've been waiting on those because I have a couple of unfinished circuits that I want to run at 18v.

The BYP24 is a board that will be included with certain projects where the SSBP and SSABP won't fit. I'm trying to get every project compliant with a bypass board that can be used with a ribbon cable to minimize wire stripping, etc.

Anyway, I will redo the 05 board that works with the new wiring scheme and has the RoadRage circuitry. Just haven't done it yet. If you need a few of the older 05 PCB just PM me and I will get some on my next order.

Quote from: madbean on June 20, 2024, 11:48:58 PMIf anyone has requests list them here and I'll do my best to add them first.

In that case, I'll put in a request for the Harbinger(s).

Quote from: Micpoc on June 29, 2024, 07:44:17 PM

Quote from: madbean on June 20, 2024, 11:48:58 PMIf anyone has requests list them here and I'll do my best to add them first.

In that case, I'll put in a request for the Harbinger(s).

I'm ordering the final prototype for the HarbingerX this week. It's includes expression pedal input. I'm hoping to offer a pre-made light shield with it, too.

HarbingerX.png

Quote from: madbean on June 30, 2024, 11:15:35 PMI'm ordering the final prototype for the HarbingerX this week. It's includes expression pedal input. I'm hoping to offer a pre-made light shield with it, too.

HarbingerX.png

Fantastic! I guess it makes more sense to have the expression pedal input, rather than two separate effects.

Quote from: Micpoc on July 01, 2024, 11:30:41 AMFantastic! I guess it makes more sense to have the expression pedal input, rather than two separate effects.

This will be the main project. But, I'm not against doing occasional limited runs of the HB2 for those who really want the wah enclosure version.

How's that microsynth looking? ;)

Quote from: BricksnBeatles on July 01, 2024, 03:24:53 PMHow's that microsynth looking? ;)

Man, I was just thinking this yesterday!

Quote from: madbean on July 01, 2024, 02:39:35 PMThis will be the main project. But, I'm not against doing occasional limited runs of the HB2 for those who really want the wah enclosure version.

Cool. Assuming most of the values are carrying over from the earlier Harbinger (are they?), what are the values of the two new trimmers (DTIME and BRITE)? Probably placing a Tayda order this week and and want to have them in stock when the board gets released.

Hi Brian,

Any chance you'll be offering the VFE switch PIC some time soon?

Quote from: Micpoc on July 01, 2024, 07:18:39 PMCool. Assuming most of the values are carrying over from the earlier Harbinger (are they?), what are the values of the two new trimmers (DTIME and BRITE)? Probably placing a Tayda order this week and and want to have them in stock when the board gets released.

It's a bit too soon to give you the BOM. I'm still prototyping. The first version was built a few months ago and I've got what I believe are the needed changes but I need to be sure first. For sure of one thing - all the 1uF film coupling caps are now electrolytic like the original Univibe. This was necessary to get it all to fit in the layout. Hendrix didn't mind, so I guess I don't either.

Quote from: djaaz on July 03, 2024, 09:24:45 PMHi Brian,

Any chance you'll be offering the VFE switch PIC some time soon?

Yes, once I get this batch released (probably Monday) I will get my next batch orders placed. That includes restocking the VFE PIC for individual purchase (and all the VFE projects as well). I worked it out with Peter so I don't have to get them from him anymore. I can go direct to Microchip.

IOW, it's taken a while but I have a solid plan to have the store fully re-stocked by the end of August and all the mbp projects updated to their 2024 versions. PLus more new projects.

Quote from: BricksnBeatles on July 01, 2024, 03:24:53 PMHow's that microsynth looking? ;)

I've taken a long time with it. Actually, just a week ago I found two mistakes (one critical) in my schematic. I will get the next prototype ordered and built in August. So, maybe September?

I might have shown this already but this is what we're looking at (for the 1790 enclosure). I have to change the bypass I/O to work with the new bypass boards but I think it is otherwise ready now.

synthwave.png

Quote from: madbean on July 03, 2024, 11:49:44 PMIt's a bit too soon to give you the BOM. I'm still prototyping. The first version was built a few months ago and I've got what I believe are the needed changes but I need to be sure first. For sure of one thing - all the 1uF film coupling caps are now electrolytic like the original Univibe. This was necessary to get it all to fit in the layout. Hendrix didn't mind, so I guess I don't either.

Have you ever been to Electrolytic Land?

Brian, I know you plate is extremely full. But if there were to be a stripped down micro synth that was just the square wave and resonance, I think it would be kind of a big deal. I won't pretend to know the architecture of the circuit or if it's even possible but yeah. That would be awesome. Just saying.

Quote from: jwin615 on July 06, 2024, 02:42:55 AMBrian, I know you plate is extremely full. But if there were to be a stripped down micro synth that was just the square wave and resonance, I think it would be kind of a big deal. I won't pretend to know the architecture of the circuit or if it's even possible but yeah. That would be awesome. Just saying.

That's actually a lot of the circuit, so I don't think it would be practical. I have prototyped a 1590B version of just the sub-otave portion of the Microsynth b/c I thought it would be an awesome project. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to figure out why it is not working. I did convert it from +/- power to single ended, so that might have something to do with it.

Quote from: madbean on July 07, 2024, 12:05:26 AM

Quote from: jwin615 on July 06, 2024, 02:42:55 AMBrian, I know you plate is extremely full. But if there were to be a stripped down micro synth that was just the square wave and resonance, I think it would be kind of a big deal. I won't pretend to know the architecture of the circuit or if it's even possible but yeah. That would be awesome. Just saying.

That's actually a lot of the circuit, so I don't think it would be practical. I have prototyped a 1590B version of just the sub-otave portion of the Microsynth b/c I thought it would be an awesome project. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to figure out why it is not working. I did convert it from +/- power to single ended, so that might have something to do with it.

If you happen to revisit this stripped back version and have to start the layout from scratch for whatever reason, I think it would definitely be well worth it to add the upper octave too if possible. Would be an awesome alternative to the Pearl oc-7 (which iirc you're also planning to bring back your board for at some point)

New update: it's going to be several more days before this restock batch comes out. I'm currently updating the project docs but it's like 15 of them so it's taking a long time. I must be insane to think I am going to update every single project this year. But, I'm going to do it somehow.

Quote from: madbean on July 11, 2024, 11:55:46 PMNew update: it's going to be several more days before this restock batch comes out. I'm currently updating the project docs but it's like 15 of them so it's taking a long time. I must be insane to think I am going to update every single project this year. But, I'm going to do it somehow.

I mean, you could always just put "Build documentation coming soon..." 😂

Quote from: jwin615 on July 12, 2024, 03:51:36 AMI mean, you could always just put "Build documentation coming soon..." 😂

Lol. I will say I think between the two of us Kevin and I have set a pretty decent standard over the years. With a lot of help and feedback from builders. Always room to do better.

Hi Brian,
The shop says, "Restocks coming the end of June".

I've been wanting to order the Oracle and Trash Compactor PCBs in particular, as well as some others.

Since the end of June has passed now, I'm trying to figure out whether those PCBs are "sold out" for good, or if they are ordered and just coming later than expected?

Know your really busy, but could you clarify?

Thanks for all you do.

@mr coffee, both previously discussed in this thread. I'm sure you'll see them soon-ish.
Not Amazon soon. Maybe more like Oregon Trail soon. But soon.

Quote from: mr coffee on July 13, 2024, 09:48:25 AMHi Brian,
The shop says, "Restocks coming the end of June".

I've been wanting to order the Oracle and Trash Compactor PCBs in particular, as well as some others.

Since the end of June has passed now, I'm trying to figure out whether those PCBs are "sold out" for good, or if they are ordered and just coming later than expected?

Know your really busy, but could you clarify?

Thanks for all you do.

Quote from: madbean on May 01, 2024, 11:08:31 PM

Quote from: karter2000 on April 29, 2024, 04:50:15 PMSorry if I missed this somewhere, but are the Trash Compactor and Mysterioso coming back?

Yes. The Trash Compactor will be moved to the Standard Series but it's just a small layout adjustment from the initial version. I might be able to do that this month. The Mysterioso will come probably in June and I think there will also be a single channel version in the Standard Series as well.

Quote from: madbean on June 20, 2024, 11:48:58 PM

Quote from: jessenator on June 20, 2024, 05:24:08 PMNice! Is the 3080conv an adapter board for a LM13700?

Any estimate on the Oracle?

Thanks!

It's for the HoneyDripper. So, you can use either two 3080 or a single 13700. It will be included with the HD purchase.

I can add the Oracle to the next order. If anyone has requests list them here and I'll do my best to add them first.

Here's the entire re-stock timeline:

~July 17th
BurlyBear
Charlatan
Collosalus
Current Lover
Fraudhacker
HoneyDripper
Kezurokai
Kingmaker
NomNom
StageFright
Tone Virus
Trash Compactor
Wavelord

2nd week of August:
Blue Steel
Cliffhager
Florist
Glasshole
Kompromat
Mysterioso
Oracle
Polytrog
RoughCut
Touchstone
Prognosticator
All VFE projects

1st week of Sept:
Aquababy
Batwing
BoomBoom
Edgelord
GasTank
Headtrip
JunkTrunk
PorkBarrel
Promenade
Retrograde
SludgeHammer
Skoolie
Tourbus

There's probably a few missing from the list so they'll be added to Aug. or Sept or I'll do another round late Sept (which is probably when the new store will be done and more new projects will start coming out). Once everything is back in stock they will stay that way.

Thanks for update!

aww yiss

I'm kinda stoked.  Now that I've moved my output is zero while I get caught up on music store repairs but I have some Aion, PedalPCB, and MB boards in the queue and I'm finding that just taking my time and not having access to all my parts and tools on a daily basis has made me appreciate this a bit more.

Got to (slowly) get back in the groove and looking forward to new MB stuff!!

Quote from: gordo on July 14, 2024, 12:49:27 AMI'm kinda stoked.  Now that I've moved my output is zero while I get caught up on music store repairs but I have some Aion, PedalPCB, and MB boards in the queue and I'm finding that just taking my time and not having access to all my parts and tools on a daily basis has made me appreciate this a bit more.

Got to (slowly) get back in the groove and looking forward to new MB stuff!!

Welcome back!


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Any chance the 14mm clear shaft pot adapters are going to be restocked soon/ever?

Will the blue steel be back in stock at any point soon?

Quote from: Funkasaurus on July 16, 2024, 04:08:21 AMAny chance the 14mm clear shaft pot adapters are going to be restocked soon/ever?

I'll add that for the next batch.

Quote from: Thewintersoldier on July 16, 2024, 11:39:20 PMWill the blue steel be back in stock at any point soon?

2nd week of August.

I've updated the store page with estimated times on when restocks will be in. A few of them I'm not sure so they are just listed as Sold Out. But, the vast majority will be coming in August and maybe through first week of September.

Also, I'm 2/3rd's the way through finishing the docs on this week's release. It's been a lot of work, and I also had to build the 7 new layouts, too. But, I'm shooting for Friday now. Saturday at the latest.

Heads up: Although the store will remain open there won't be any shipping July 24th-Aug. 4th.

Quote from: madbean on July 17, 2024, 11:35:21 PMI've updated the store page with estimated times on when restocks will be in. A few of them I'm not sure so they are just listed as Sold Out. But, the vast majority will be coming in August and maybe through first week of September.

Also, I'm 2/3rd's the way through finishing the docs on this week's release. It's been a lot of work, and I also had to build the 7 new layouts, too. But, I'm shooting for Friday now. Saturday at the latest.

Heads up: Although the store will remain open there won't be any shipping July 24th-Aug. 4th.

thanks for the updates, and enjoy your time off Brian!

Quote from: madbean on July 17, 2024, 11:35:21 PMI've updated the store page with estimated times on when restocks will be in. A few of them I'm not sure so they are just listed as Sold Out. But, the vast majority will be coming in August and maybe through first week of September.

Also, I'm 2/3rd's the way through finishing the docs on this week's release. It's been a lot of work, and I also had to build the 7 new layouts, too. But, I'm shooting for Friday now. Saturday at the latest.

Heads up: Although the store will remain open there won't be any shipping July 24th-Aug. 4th.

I don't see the 3PDT-05 on the page at all now - is that suddenly being discontinued, or did it just get lost in the shuffle?

Quote from: RoadDawg on July 18, 2024, 01:34:14 AM

Quote from: madbean on July 17, 2024, 11:35:21 PMI've updated the store page with estimated times on when restocks will be in. A few of them I'm not sure so they are just listed as Sold Out. But, the vast majority will be coming in August and maybe through first week of September.

Also, I'm 2/3rd's the way through finishing the docs on this week's release. It's been a lot of work, and I also had to build the 7 new layouts, too. But, I'm shooting for Friday now. Saturday at the latest.

Heads up: Although the store will remain open there won't be any shipping July 24th-Aug. 4th.

I don't see the 3PDT-05 on the page at all now - is that suddenly being discontinued, or did it just get lost in the shuffle?

No. I have already completed the design to make it compatible with the new wiring methods of the updated projects. I just don't have it listed yet. If you have any suggestions or requests for it please let loose! I'll post a pic of the new layout tomorrow with details.

Please keep asking away and I'll answer all questions as best I can.

Quote from: madbean on July 18, 2024, 04:01:13 AMIf you have any suggestions or requests for it please let loose! I'll post a pic of the new layout tomorrow with details.

Please keep asking away and I'll answer all questions as best I can.

Maybe the Archibald?

Question about the Current Lover: it may have been answered in the past, but which year/version of the Electric Mistress is the Current Lover derived from? I know the circuit changed several times in the SAD1024 years.

Quote from: Micpoc on July 18, 2024, 04:37:08 PM

Quote from: madbean on July 18, 2024, 04:01:13 AMIf you have any suggestions or requests for it please let loose! I'll post a pic of the new layout tomorrow with details.

Please keep asking away and I'll answer all questions as best I can.

Maybe the Archibald?

Question about the Current Lover: it may have been answered in the past, but which year/version of the Electric Mistress is the Current Lover derived from? I know the circuit changed several times in the SAD1024 years.

I'm hoping to do a high voltage version of the Archibald next. The prototype is designed but I haven't had it made yet.

As far as the Current Lover, it shares elements with a lot of the older Deluxe versions but I don't think it is an exact copy of any of them. There are lots of minor tweaks in the LFO stages over the versions. In the new project doc, I've got a link to a great site that gives the history of the different versions with schematics, so if there is one in particular you are after you can just compare the schems and adopt the slightly different values in them.