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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: MadPostman on July 15, 2012, 07:01:25 PM

Title: Behold. The Meatsphere.
Post by: MadPostman on July 15, 2012, 07:01:25 PM
This one has been in the works for awhile. If Scott Mezei didn't stop by the other day and get this build back on track, it would still be sitting on the shelf. Thanks!

The Meatsphere is a wild beast that takes a bit of experimenting to tame. It's a funky "auto-wah" that is capable of producing some of the craziest sounds. I will do an audio/video demo sometime soon.

At the moment I have the Send/Return jacks bypassed and I used the MadBean Standard wiring diagram instead of the one provided with the project. This was my first crack at using waterslide decals. It worked better than I hoped! I will definitely be using this method of finishing again. And yes, I screwed up on labeling the controls. I used "Delay" instead of "Decay". Just gives me an excuse to build another one!

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8148/7576446188_892da96f32.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7576452224_ede6747119.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/7576438156_6e4b84b4b2.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/7576442882_05991b8e93.jpg)
Title: Re: Behold. The Meatsphere.
Post by: bigrigg on July 15, 2012, 07:54:57 PM
Nice job.  Dont see too many of these finished diy.  Mmmm....meaty.
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Post by: pickdropper on July 15, 2012, 08:19:17 PM
Very classy looking.  I'd like to give that one a go one of these days.
Title: Re: Behold. The Meatsphere.
Post by: GrindCustoms on July 16, 2012, 04:00:55 AM
Congrats on the built, looks real sharp! 8)

I finished mine couple days ago but i'm having a grounding issue....... :-[
Title: Re: Behold. The Meatsphere.
Post by: sgmezei on July 16, 2012, 04:58:32 AM
Dude we are going to have to make me an enclosure like that. Looks awesome with the decal on it.
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Post by: juansolo on July 16, 2012, 07:35:31 AM
Very pro!

I keep thinking that I should build one of these.
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Post by: nzCdog on July 16, 2012, 08:07:05 AM
wow.  nice job 8)
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Post by: eldanko on July 16, 2012, 03:36:12 PM
Looks great man!  Nice job on the decal, especially being your first time.  Looks pretty pro to me!
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Post by: Haberdasher on July 16, 2012, 04:09:38 PM
monster build!

great looking decal, is that laser or inkjet?
Title: Re: Behold. The Meatsphere.
Post by: MadPostman on July 16, 2012, 04:45:31 PM
Thanks everyone. This build is a monster. I've been messing around with it for 2 days now and I'm still finding different nuances.

GrindCustoms: When I first wired up the Meatsphere I believe I had some grounding issues as well, that's why I decided to go with the MadBean Standard wiring scheme instead of the one provided. I just left the LED on the meatsphere wired to the LED +/- on the PCB.

Haberdasher: It's a laser print. I'm very happy with how this came out.
Title: Re: Behold. The Meatsphere.
Post by: LaceSensor on July 16, 2012, 04:47:37 PM
Very nice
I did one of these ages ago, Im not sure mine actually works right tho.
Im planning to build another (I have 2 spare boards)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/LaceSensor1/Meatball/P1020274.jpg)
Title: Re: Behold. The Meatsphere.
Post by: GrindCustoms on July 16, 2012, 07:37:17 PM
Quote from: MadPostman on July 16, 2012, 04:45:31 PM
GrindCustoms: When I first wired up the Meatsphere I believe I had some grounding issues as well, that's why I decided to go with the MadBean Standard wiring scheme instead of the one provided. I just left the LED on the meatsphere wired to the LED +/- on the PCB.

Thanks for the hint, i'll try it that way, just have'nt got the time to go back at it....

Rej
Title: Re: Behold. The Meatsphere.
Post by: Bret608 on July 17, 2012, 02:09:45 PM
The look on this one is dead-on. I will also be trying my first waterslide in the near future, so this was inspiring!