I realized a couple of days ago I could do this so I decided I HAD to. I love the way this thing came out. I haven't plugged it in yet since it's f'n freezing in my workshop and my fingers were getting numb. But, worked as expected before boxing.
(http://www.madbeanpedals.com/builds/gallery/Stubbii1.jpg)
(http://www.madbeanpedals.com/builds/gallery/Stubbii2.jpg)
And no, I won't be making any boards for this one, but yes, I will upload the layout if anyone wants to make their own :)
is that...
Yes it is. A Fuzz Factory in a 1590a.
Jacob
Woooaaah. Very nice.
This is awesome!
Josh
Yeah, that looks great. Tight quarters in there.
:o . . . :o . . .
Is that even possible?
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Hell YEAH!
Well done! You 're the MAN, Brian!
Hector
Thx, guys :D
BTW: it's not terribly noticeable, but that enclosure is actually etched. I had been wanting to try this idea out for a while and it worked out great. I used some cheap paint and a sponge then lightly sponged the paint onto a bare enclosure to create a simple random mask. After it dried, I immersed the enclosure in etchant for about 5 minutes. The non masked areas etch more quickly, so what's left (after you clean it up) is a simulated rusting/deterioration pattern. Completely durable and it looks really neat.
I'm thinking next I will try the same thing, but use an actual CNC to engrave the decal, rather than using a plate like this one. That would be the ultimate!
That's a copper clad though, right? :-[
I can't believe you fit 5 pots in there. This is TIGHT! Well done Sir, well done.
Gawsh! These tight builds are making me all queasy! ;)
Nice job, looks sick!
WOAH this is killer! the rough brown finish and etched metal make it look like something a caveman would rock out on
OOh I love it!!
Yay for the DIY projects!!
YES. 5-knob 1590A's are where it's at. ;D
Quote from: madbean on February 11, 2012, 05:27:25 PMBTW: it's not terribly noticeable, but that enclosure is actually etched.
That's a great look!
The etch on that enclosure has inspired me to try my hand at etching. How did you do that color!?
The nameplate is the normal PCB material etching I usually do. For the enclosure, all I did was use some hobby paint to create a mask then immersed it in etchant.
I used a dry sponge, dabbed that in paint (color doesn't matter) then dabbed the paint on the box to create a porous mask. Let that dry. Then I used old etchant spread over the entire outer surface of the enclosure. The non-masked parts etch away first. The paint will lift eventually since the coating but that is okay. The overall effect is a natural pattern, but uneven. The color you see is simply the result---it's the natural color of the etched die-cast box.
The thing I love about it as that it's kinda like paint and it has texture, plus it will never come off.
Fair warning--it's messy to do and dangerous. You need to have proper ventilation, wear a mask and gloves. Have a bucket of water handy to douse the enclosure to stop the etching process.
where do you get the ribbon wire for the pots? Seems like it would be nice to use for projects like this.
Quote from: bangerang101 on March 14, 2012, 08:27:49 PM
where do you get the ribbon wire for the pots? Seems like it would be nice to use for projects like this.
Don't remember. But, it was either Mammoth, PPP, SB or Tayda.
The best ribbon wire I've bought offline so far (haven't gotten any from SB or PPP) is the rainbow ribbon from Futurlec. It's the most flexible I've come across, haven't had any of the wires break yet! Some of the other ones I tried really didn't make it easy.
wow man! very cool!
you're fingers were to numb to test the pedal, but you got all that inside that enclosure. now that is pure talent.
Damn this is so cool- I'd like to try one and pick 2 of the pots as internal trimmers or those tiny trimmers I have on my FT Distortion Pro.
C