In an effort to thin the ever-growing herd of unboxed PCBs littering my desk, I've decided to give pedals to a few friends for Christmas. I named the first of these the "Target Fuzz" after an inside joke I have with a buddy regarding where he apparently buys all of his clothing. It's a Snack Shack, etched by Keefe, with the most mojo-y parts I happened to have on hand at the moment. Transistors are 2N3904 and BC182L, per the BOM. Sounds massive, and actually plays great with the volume rolloff. It's not terribly gradual; in fact, the fuzz backs off almost immediately into this very meaty overdrive tone. Almost don't want to give it away... ;D
(http://www.danekinser.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Target-Fuzz-2.jpg)
(http://www.danekinser.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Target-Fuzz.jpg)
looks great! what are you clear coating with?
Clean as a Whistle inside and out.
Love it!
.... I say keep it and make another ;)
Super tidy!
I like.
Jacob
Quote from: gtr2 on December 07, 2012, 04:43:53 PM
looks great! what are you clear coating with?
I was using this:
(http://common2.csnimages.com/lf/45/hash/195/4863323/1/11+Oz+Gloss+Clear+Lacquer+Spray+Paint+1906-830.jpg)
But for these builds, I decided to try this:
(http://www.valsparpaint.com/system/galleries/pics/product/465_0065062_076_170x190.png)
The Valspar has a better spread spray-wise and doesn't seem to gunk up as much. Both look pretty great and protect well.
Quote from: raulduke on December 07, 2012, 04:53:34 PM
.... I say keep it and make another ;)
Always the temptation, isn't it? ;)
I love the look of the sanded box with opaque decal. Very nice.
Is it waterslide?
Quote from: studiodunn on December 07, 2012, 05:56:54 PM
I love the look of the sanded box with opaque decal. Very nice.
Is it waterslide?
Yeah, not sure if I'll ever graduate past waterslide at this point... I get good results, I suppose.
Funny you mention that - almost half of my recent builds have been clear decal over sanded/polished boxes... really getting attached to that look for some reason, despite having done more complicated stuff in the past. The metallic sheen that shows through a printed clear decal just looks cool as hell if you print and finish it right. Stay tuned for the compressor I should have done next week, as it's a great example of that sort of thing...
great! great idea and super-clean build.
Quote from: eldanko on December 07, 2012, 06:00:34 PM
Quote from: studiodunn on December 07, 2012, 05:56:54 PM
I love the look of the sanded box with opaque decal. Very nice.
Is it waterslide?
Yeah, not sure if I'll ever graduate past waterslide at this point... I get good results, I suppose.
Funny you mention that - almost half of my recent builds have been clear decal over sanded/polished boxes... really getting attached to that look for some reason, despite having done more complicated stuff in the past. The metallic sheen that shows through a printed clear decal just looks cool as hell if you print and finish it right. Stay tuned for the compressor I should have done next week, as it's a great example of that sort of thing...
You get GREAT results!
If you don't mind me asking, what are you printing with - ink or laser jet?
I always seal my waterslide with enamel which makes a laquer top coat no bueno.
I obviously have lots to learn...........
Inkjet, then sealed with Krylon, then the lacquer (after the decal has been applied). Never had a problem with the Krylon/lacquer interacting. Occasionally the lacquer will get this interesting "cracking" going on with black ink - only the black - but after a few coats of lacquer, it takes on a very subtle texture and you can't even tell it's there. You can actually make it out in this picture, a little 2in1 drive I did for a fella:
(http://www.danekinser.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Nautical-Drive.jpg)
Dang! Love that graphic 8)
The decal looks awesome dude! How did you do it, Inkscape? How did you the red to be opaque?
George
Nice build, Dane. I especially like how the guts were done with the cliff jack thingies. Did you use putty or is the board held by the pot and the ground wire?
Quote from: hammerheadmusicman on December 08, 2012, 10:35:41 AM
The decal looks awesome dude! How did you do it, Inkscape? How did you the red to be opaque?
I live in Illustrator, actually! The red is just inkjet on a clear decal. As long as your enclosure has some shine to it, it'll look quite nice - especially under lights.
Quote from: midwayfair on December 08, 2012, 02:39:33 PM
Nice build, Dane. I especially like how the guts were done with the cliff jack thingies. Did you use putty or is the board held by the pot and the ground wire?
Thanks! I usually don't spring for those jacks, but I happened to "inherit" some from a buddy and thought I'd use 'em in these builds. Yep, board is held by the mounted pot.