Am getting ready to attempt this build and just wondered if anyone had completed one and had any tips for me?
Here is a link to some info...
http://freestompboxes.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4848 (http://freestompboxes.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4848)
Thanks!
This has been on my build list for ages! Just never got round to it. Good luck with the build though! Looking forward to seeing the results!
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Yes, get the small lytic caps !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As you can see I didn't and to this day it is the ugliest build I've ever done. Looks like big warts sticking out on my PCB but I got them in there.
I also tried to socket the tubes and I couldn't get it working. Soldered them in and it worked. Obviously I didn't like doing that for what happens if/when the tube blows...what a PITA.
Also had a bitch of a time getting the right PS and finally just cut one up and swapped the wires.
All of this was my fault and due to my poor skills but those are a few of my memories. Had you asked me a year ago I could have told you more but I'm old and my memory sucks :P
In fact you probably will see my name in a few threads and of course this one http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=73222.msg844216#msg844216
Thanks for the advice.
Just as I was reading this my parts from Mammoth arrived to my desk, or most of them, and of course I have the same caps that you mentioned! I am doing the printed board too so maybe I can edit things and give myself some more space.
Waiting on my tubes from SmallBear, which should be here tonight, and then Mouser to send the transformer and a couple resistors, which are on backorder :'(
Can't wait to piece this thing together. Going to build a cabinet with one 10" crate speaker from an old amp, hoping that will be a nice little practice amp to keep me off the marshall when the wife is home :)
Update:
Board printed and drilled, just started populating. Made some modifications to the layout thanks to the tip above so caps sit a little more comfortably.
http://imgur.com/0QDkmrZ.jpg (http://imgur.com/0QDkmrZ.jpg)
http://imgur.com/AW86qoA.jpg (http://imgur.com/AW86qoA.jpg)
More updates to come if anyone is interested...
Look good! Can't wait to see the finished build!
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Looking forward to see this when its done. Looks good so far!
Definitely interested, dont forget to post up a demo and enter it into the pedal of the month contest.
Did you ever finish this?