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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: gtangas on December 22, 2012, 08:58:22 PM

Title: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: gtangas on December 22, 2012, 08:58:22 PM
Ok, so i´m proud to share with all of you guys my first Final build (waiting from some components from ebay to finish 3 more  ;D  )

I had  initial problems with a lot of noise coming out from the box but the problem was a crap/cheap power transformer.

Any advice on a nice DIY transf unit?

Change it to battery power and the result was awesome!!!

Combining this pedal to my tubemeister 18 and a marshall cab 2x12" loaded with greenbacks it´s a explosive combination!

Thx Madbean! I love It!!

So after rock it it was time to box it and without the 1590b I improvise and It is the results...

PCB - used magazine paper
(http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy38/gtangas/20121220_195348_zps43b5435d.jpg)

the heart ( i wrap the battery and the board with a bubbles bag to avoid any shorts)

(http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy38/gtangas/20121222_165913_zps78397602.jpg)

and the final results:

(http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy38/gtangas/20121222_170242_zps2b395137.jpg)

(http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy38/gtangas/20121222_170312_zps179bab71.jpg)

after this photos i add a led, at the moment using it without a truebypass but after the new switches arrive i change it.

so hope you enjoy... i´m loving it!

Sergio
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: pickdropper on December 22, 2012, 08:59:50 PM
That's a really cool enclosure.  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: DutchMF on December 22, 2012, 09:51:30 PM
Cool stuff dude, truly unique! Nice box.....

Paul
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: Axe_34 on December 22, 2012, 09:51:43 PM
Nifty. I'd keep expecting a jack-in-the-box to spring out.
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: gtangas on December 22, 2012, 10:42:59 PM
Thx guys

yea the tea box enclosure gives a nice look! hhehe

I have an supposable replacement for the oc44 transistor that I will try it. It's a af200 germanium trans as well but instead of 3 pin like this ac128 it as a 4pin for the case itself that as to be grounded... what I think will produce less hi gain noise! Let´s see...

what do you mean by "jack-in-the-box to spring out" ? reverb?
sorry i´m from portugal... Never had problems with the English but some expressions.... 

And what an diy power supply for the pedals?


Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: hammerheadmusicman on December 22, 2012, 10:48:27 PM
Jack in the box

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/antonbrand/antonbrand1106/antonbrand110600011/9701508-cartoon-jack-in-the-box-isolated-on-white.jpg
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: midwayfair on December 22, 2012, 11:14:08 PM
One of my favorite circuits in a tea tin. I love this! :)
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: gtangas on December 22, 2012, 11:25:40 PM
Quote from: hammerheadmusicman on December 22, 2012, 10:48:27 PM
Jack in the box

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/antonbrand/antonbrand1106/antonbrand110600011/9701508-cartoon-jack-in-the-box-isolated-on-white.jpg


heheheeh

Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: gtangas on December 22, 2012, 11:33:21 PM
This build is much simpler than the blue delay that I have waiting to finish.. but the sound is awesome... just hope that the pt2399 arrive quickly hehe

Pedals are great... but the ones that we build have a complete different taste!!

Merry Christmas to all

Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: bigrigg on December 23, 2012, 02:57:47 AM
congrats.  That's a great and unique first build.  Keep them coming.
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: nzCdog on December 23, 2012, 04:30:45 AM
Well done, especially with first time build being a self etch!  Enjoy 8)
As for a power supply, a lot of guys use the Visual Sound One Spot for pedals... however the rangemaster wont play nicely with other pedals in a daisy chain, so battery might be the best option for now
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: Stomptown on December 24, 2012, 07:40:30 AM
wow! I love the creativity and that is quite an etch for your first time. I have yet to get one to look so good...
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: gtangas on December 27, 2012, 12:58:23 AM
Thx guys

here is a video recorded with the cell.. bad playing and my daughter playing around!  Hehehe
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: TNblueshawk on December 30, 2012, 01:38:13 AM
Dang, nice job for a first or hell a 100th for that matter.

Whatever you do if you get a one spot it MUST be regulated.
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: icecycle66 on December 30, 2012, 02:36:24 AM
Excellent box.
Title: Re: Re: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: jimilee on December 30, 2012, 02:56:26 AM
Quote from: icecycle66 on December 30, 2012, 02:36:24 AM
Excellent box.
:o

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Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: jeffaroo on December 30, 2012, 05:35:58 AM
2 jacks in that box !!!
well..... welcome to the club. now you got the poison in your veins.
after the first build we all come running back with the shakes like a crack whore
might as well take advantage of Brians shipping deals on multiple pcb's !
Want to be really ruined ?
take a peek at Beavis's web page
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: gtangas on December 30, 2012, 10:25:09 PM
yea! that´s right! The poison as reach here! heheh

it oblige to read a lot of stuff, making a lot of miles to found some components, a few hours on the attic but it F*** worth every minutes!

happy new year to all.... with a lot of builds!!!

Sergio
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: gtangas on December 31, 2012, 12:19:37 AM
Quote from: jeffaroo on December 30, 2012, 05:35:58 AM
take a peek at Beavis's web page

they have there a noisy cricket amp.... hummm... next build?!?!

whats your opinion on this cricket?
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: jeffaroo on December 31, 2012, 12:28:59 AM
reports show the thing driving some big speakers and sounding good doing it !
i built one with not so good of luck. I should of known better, I should of breadboarded it first.
instead i crammed it all in a box and blew a cap. now i need to do a teardown and find where i went wrong.
Lots of cool things on Beav's page
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: gtangas on December 31, 2012, 12:42:07 AM
It seems a nice build!

Yes there are a lots of cool builds on the website.

I don't know how to read schematics and start the build... not yet! and there are some builds like this amp but with an 12ax7 that are very nice but without the pcb transfer.... it´s a little bit more complicated for me
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: jeffaroo on December 31, 2012, 02:27:52 AM
http://www.beavisaudio.com/projects/NoisyCricket/MarkII/NoisyCricketMarkII_RadioShack_Rev2.pdf

http://musicpcb.com/pcbs/tiny-giant-amp/

Now get going ! ! ! No excuses ! LOL
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: hammerheadmusicman on December 31, 2012, 03:15:43 AM
I bought the tiny giant kit, smart looking kit, and cheap with all the components! Haven't built it up yet, probably should get one that soon:/
Title: Re: first build - RangeMaster
Post by: gtangas on December 31, 2012, 04:31:54 PM
Quote from: jeffaroo on December 31, 2012, 02:27:52 AM
http://www.beavisaudio.com/projects/NoisyCricket/MarkII/NoisyCricketMarkII_RadioShack_Rev2.pdf

http://musicpcb.com/pcbs/tiny-giant-amp/

Now get going ! ! ! No excuses ! LOL

no excuses ma friend!
But i found this:

http://www.olcircuits.com/documents2008/olc_tubecricket_buildguide.pdf (http://www.olcircuits.com/documents2008/olc_tubecricket_buildguide.pdf)

the cricket tube version! It dosent have the pcb ready to transfer but i think i cant take it out with photoshop....