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Title: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: Vallhagen on August 13, 2012, 09:29:06 PM
My latest one. And maybe my simplest so far, yet one of the best sounding things i built. It is the Red Llama. And it felt good to "just put together" (well not really "just") a fairly easy thing after the almost over-ambitious SubCommander:)

For me, the challenge this time was to do the design all the way. From Eagle design to etching etc. It is the second board i successfully etch and drill myself. Very satisfying:)

The enclosure is another story. I first designed it as an etch mask, but after failing big time twice(!), i sanded it down and put it on as a decal.  Yes, "Röd" = "Red" in swedish.

... I really cant thank this forum enough, even though i read more than type; so much help and talented ppl in one place!

Cheers!

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/Rod%20Hellvallamaah/IMG_0437.JPG)
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10190945/Rod%20Hellvallamaah/IMG_0429.JPG)
Title: Re: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: jkokura on August 13, 2012, 09:36:49 PM
Well done! Congrats.

Jacob
Title: Re: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: GrindCustoms on August 13, 2012, 10:15:30 PM
Really nice, must be really relaxing compared to the subcommander...hehe :)

Would it be possible to know where you buy those 1/4 jacks?

Rej
Title: Re: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: Vallhagen on August 14, 2012, 05:46:39 AM
Thanx guys:)

Relaxing is the word ;D ...

Rej: I just found those jacks and i like them. Small and gives a feeling of "full and high quality", available as mono or stereo. Bought from http://moodysounds.com/ (link to the jacks: http://moodysounds.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_18_20&products_id=21 ), one of very few swedish shops selling "our" stuff. He is not really cheap when it comes to parts, but gives excellent service. And i gladly support the local shop now and then. He also sells box kits and pcb-s with some fun designs.

Cheers
Title: Re: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: nzCdog on August 14, 2012, 05:50:05 AM
nice finish... great job
Title: Re: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: raulduke on August 14, 2012, 08:23:06 AM
Lovely stuff dude.

The PCB layout looks nice and neat as well.

Can't beat a bit of Red Llama!
Title: Re: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: midwayfair on August 14, 2012, 12:24:22 PM
That's one hell of a llama. :D
Title: Re: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: pickdropper on August 14, 2012, 12:31:36 PM
Nice and clean! 
Title: Re: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: Haberdasher on August 14, 2012, 12:38:48 PM
sweet build, man.  congrats on doing everything yourself.

I agree about the llama.  so few parts, such an easy build, such a great sound.
Title: Re: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: pickdropper on August 14, 2012, 12:41:15 PM
Quote from: Haberdasher on August 14, 2012, 12:38:48 PM
sweet build, man.  congrats on doing everything yourself.

I agree about the llama.  so few parts, such an easy build, such a great sound.

I've had a populated board done for 4-5 months and haven't even thrown it on the test rig, but I am not sure why.  You guys are inspiring me to actually do something with it.
Title: Re: Röd Hellvallamaah
Post by: Vallhagen on August 14, 2012, 03:43:51 PM
Quote from: midwayfair on August 14, 2012, 12:24:22 PM
That's one hell of a llama. :D

It sure is... a röd one  ;)

****

Thank you all! And pickdropper: Go with the flow and box it up. You wont be dissapointed:)