Finally... done. Damm ambitious build ::) ... almost tired me out.
I still have some tweaking to do, but basically its ready to go:)
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/SubCommander/IMG_0410.JPG)
...and one during wiring:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/SubCommander/IMG_0408.JPG)
... and thanx to user Sigesmundninja, who mailed me some missing resistors back in ... May? I thought i should be ready that weekend......
Cheers!
Man I've been waiting to see this one! was wondering how the build was going. Very glad to see you've finished it! Please to describe your experience a little more, how hard was it, anything special to should think about If one was to tackle this project?
and please, mooooore pic's! :)
Nice build. Need more details :) what is it?
:)
I promise to get back with better pics, i cant find the "real" digital camera, the pics above are from my iPhone. Later this evening swedish time!
And i will get back with a full build report too. But i can say it was timeconsuming indeed.
@jimmybjj: It is the "SUB-Commander" from http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/. There is a youtube video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrj7XrCliKY&feature=related
Cheers again
Congratulations that is a monumental build! I've been tossing around the idea of building it. Looks very daunting. Does it sound good to you?
That wiring harness must have been a "lot" of fun! I've been thinking about getting one of the MFOS boards.
Can't wait to hear what kind of sounds you can eke out of it :)
Sick! :D
Dare I ask how long it took to wire this up?
Quote from: GhostofJohnToad on August 03, 2012, 04:39:23 PM
Congratulations that is a monumental build! I've been tossing around the idea of building it. Looks very daunting. Does it sound good to you?
Yes it sounds fun and "synthy". I dont know if you have looked up the demo video i linked to above, but it is very informative. Gives you a good feel about the project.
And yea, i guess daunting is the word ::) ...
Quote from: Loztboy on August 03, 2012, 05:52:35 PM
Sick! :D
well yea, i guess. lets say sick and daunting, then. lol.
Quote from: alanp on August 03, 2012, 04:41:50 PM
That wiring harness must have been a "lot" of fun! I've been thinking about getting one of the MFOS boards.
Can't wait to hear what kind of sounds you can eke out of it :)
Quote from: lincolnic on August 04, 2012, 03:45:53 AM
Dare I ask how long it took to wire this up?
Damm, i dont want to count hours ;D. But for sure it took longer time than expected. Also, this has been a project that i have been workin on some hours now n then, between other projects. It was actually one of the first boards i ordered, when i got into this pedal-building-hobby earlier this spring.
if i would recommend the build? Would i do it again? Hmm. Yes i would, even though it was close to tire me out. If you are ready to put the same effort in one project as you normally do in - say - 10 difficult stompboxes. The documentation is great, every part of the 6 page schematic is well explained in detail. So you (me) get to learn a lot on the way.
But its not a beginner project, and you really need an oscilloscope to follow whats happening in the box.
Next post will be more pics and some sort of captured build report:). Im typing on it.
That is impressive, really love those type of builts.
Props to you for making it! 8)
The enclosure layout is awesome aswell!
Build report:
A few questions had to be answerred before i started to build.
* What enclosure
* How to feed the board with bipolar +/- 12VDC.
I decided to feed the whole box with a VAC/VAC wallwart (transformer), and put the regulated AC-DC-board inside the box. I am still not sure that this is the "best" way to do it, but sure it works. The AC-DC-board is from swedish electronic parts shop "electrokit.se", but i think ggg "Bipolar Power Supply Project" is pretty much exactly the same.
I designed a face-decal in inkscape, and looked for a box that suited. The model i found is Hammond 1456KH3 (ordered from mouser).
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Also, as this not really is a "stomp"-box, but a machine that i will put on a stand or table, i use a toggle 3PDT switch, not a foot/push switch for the true bypass wiring.
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Populating the board(s)... just follow and tick off the BOM:) ... check
Drill and paint and put the waterslide decal on the enclosure.. check
Mount the pots, switches, LEDs and jacks to the enclosure... check
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Then...........wiring ::) Geez...
First i wired everything offboard; grounds, switches, jacks, LEDs. Then..
I took a piece of masonite - say - 50x100 cm, where i "folded out" the enclosure interior, and taped the board and pot/jack layout to it. Then i put a pin/nail in every wire position (both ends).
Then i fastened some nails to the masonite as well, which acted as guides for the wiring. From there i planned to wire up 3 "cable whips" (not sure if thats translated correctly). and wrapped the whips with old fasion hemp yarn (?) technique.
(Not sure if i express myself clear above... ask if you dont get me... here is a picture of the masonite board, some pins still there).
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/SubCommander/IMG_0417.JPG)
Then... solder all wires to the main board. 40+ wires.
Then... solder it all to the pots and switches.
Lastly i attached the wires to the power supply.
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Well... thats about it i guess.
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I havent glued (sticky tape) the board standoffs to the enclosure yet, i will still have an easy way to change/replace some components during tweaking. Even though; the board only have one trimmer. And as it is set, I am pretty much up and going:)
Some more pics:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/SubCommander/078.JPG)
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/SubCommander/079.JPG)
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/SubCommander/080.JPG)
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/SubCommander/081.JPG)
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/SubCommander/083.JPG)
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/SubCommander/084.JPG)
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/SubCommander/086.JPG)
Cheers!
Wow just wow!
:o
hehe. cool ;D
very cool! well done
Thanx folks:) I am happily reading your cheerioos!
Super cool! I have a panic attack just thinking about taking on this project :D
Well done. Ridiculously involved build.
I watched the youtube link...other than the LFO, Tremolo stuff it sounds very similar to my EHX micro synth. Which by the way is insane fun.
This is a masterpiece!!! If we did have a "hall of fame builds", wich we should have, you would have the gold medal here sir! I tip my hat for you!
Jeez, that's a lot of pots. :P
Excellent work.
I've never said this about a pedal before, but this build is inspirational.
Thanx guys:)
superb :o 8)
Good stuff mate.
Kudos to you for persevering with what looks like a megaton of wiring!
Very nice project and execution. I really want to give one of these a go.
Thank you and thank you again:) I feel honoured to receive so much positive comments among all you talented folks! Really inspiring.
Thanks once more! And cheers!