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Title: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: jimmybjj on January 13, 2012, 01:02:20 AM
Built this one to verify the layout that i made. Nice sounding overdrive. The silver is just sandblasted aluminum and the black powder coating is called DC texture from "Powder 365"

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Title: Re: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: nzCdog on January 13, 2012, 02:57:03 AM
Wow!  That is slick...  I love your pedals man, very pro
Title: Re: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: jkokura on January 13, 2012, 04:07:20 AM
I agree, that is really slick. I like that one a lot Jim. Did you use a tape method for creating the stripes? Is there an edge to the paint job?

Jacob
Title: Re: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: sgmezei on January 13, 2012, 05:30:13 AM
Love the racing stripes. I can't believe you got them lined up so perfectly with the bottom plate!
Title: Re: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: Bret608 on January 13, 2012, 03:13:11 PM
I agree this is beautiful! I've always like the sound of the Hotcake but have never played one.

I have two questions. First, what is that type of knob called? I saw something similar at Smallbear; I think it was called a synth pointer or something...

Second (and I've been meaning to ask this for a while), where does one find that type of LED cover? Or is that actually the LED itself?

Thanks,

Bret
Title: Re: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: LaceSensor on January 13, 2012, 03:35:20 PM
Quote from: Bret608 on January 13, 2012, 03:13:11 PM
I agree this is beautiful! I've always like the sound of the Hotcake but have never played one.

I have two questions. First, what is that type of knob called? I saw something similar at Smallbear; I think it was called a synth pointer or something...

Second (and I've been meaning to ask this for a while), where does one find that type of LED cover? Or is that actually the LED itself?

Thanks,

Bret

They are sometimes called LED lenses.
In the UK at least I can get them from Rapid electronics. Should be worldwide.
Some are flush, some are 1/2 cm protruding. I jsut got a few and will likely use one on my next build.
Title: Re: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: Haberdasher on January 13, 2012, 03:57:07 PM
Killer job on this, Jim!  Your stuff is looking very pro these days.  Two thumbs up.

Quote from: Bret608 on January 13, 2012, 03:13:11 PMSecond (and I've been meaning to ask this for a while), where does one find that type of LED cover?

Hey Bret, mouser has them in a variety of colors as well as clear and frosted clear.
http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=CLB300
Title: Re: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: Bret608 on January 13, 2012, 05:23:08 PM
Wow, thanks Haberdasher. This may be what pushes me over into attempting a Mouser order!

From the picture, looks like the lens just replaces the usual bezels and you match the color between the lens and LED.
Title: Re: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: DutchMF on January 13, 2012, 05:40:19 PM
Pedal looks killer, man! Love to let that face off with Mr. Marshall.......

@ Haberdasher: If you have any more part nr's you'd like to share, please post them (and this one, my short-term memory sucks........) in the Mouser Basic Ordering Tutorial thread, I'm compiling a list for everyone who's interested. Thanx in advance and spread the word!

Paul
Title: Re: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: jimmybjj on January 13, 2012, 07:36:21 PM
Thanks for all of the compliments guys.
Quote from: jkokura on January 13, 2012, 04:07:20 AM
I agree, that is really slick. I like that one a lot Jim. Did you use a tape method for creating the stripes? Is there an edge to the paint job?

Jacob

Yes, I used high temp masking tape used in powder coating. I wouldn't call it an edge but there is a difference in levels obviously. Since the finish is powder coated I have no worries about durability especially after it is powder coated.

Quote from: Bret608 on January 13, 2012, 03:13:11 PM
I have two questions. First, what is that type of knob called? I saw something similar at Smallbear; I think it was called a synth pointer or something...

Second (and I've been meaning to ask this for a while), where does one find that type of LED cover? Or is that actually the LED itself?
To be honest I don't know. But I can tell you I bought them at mouser :) I think the guys covered the second question.


Title: Re: Pancake Overdrive (Crowther Hotcake)
Post by: Bret608 on January 13, 2012, 09:41:01 PM
Cool! Thanks...they did get me covered on the LED. Looks like all roads lead to Mouser in this case!