After building for other folks, it was finally time to do one for myself. I've been wanting to box up my Zero Point Deluxe for quite a while now and I never found the time to do it. When I finally sat down, I couldn't really decide on the artwork I wanted. After a bit of fiddling, I came up with this and am pleased with the results.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/ZeroPoint1_zpsb23d070a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/ZeroPoint1_zpsb23d070a.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/ZeroPoint2_zps8f75ac06.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/ZeroPoint2_zps8f75ac06.jpg.html)
I like this shot for showing off the texture of the etch.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/ZeroPoint3_zpsc167e6fc.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/ZeroPoint3_zpsc167e6fc.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/ZeroPoint4_zps6fbd105a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/ZeroPoint4_zps6fbd105a.jpg.html)
Very clean indeed for the amount of stuff!
What switching scheme is it?
Quote from: alanp on December 26, 2013, 07:33:34 AM
Very clean indeed for the amount of stuff!
What switching scheme is it?
Thanks, there was indeed a lot to stuff in there.
It's a relay switching scheme based on a board I laid out with the programming done by one of the function f(x) dudes who isn't known on the forums. I actually mounted the board under the primary PCB. With all of that, it took a bit of planning, but it went it clean.
you call that clean? what an understatement..
Amazing Dave! Laser etched right? How did you do the white lettering?
Quote from: Stomptown on December 26, 2013, 09:34:17 AM
Amazing Dave! Laser etched right? How did you do the white lettering?
Yep, laser etched. The white was carefully back filled with a paint pen. I kept it out of the other etched areas and then scraped the surface.
Just plain awesome!
One of my favorites that you've done. Pure awesomeness.
Proprietary relay switching system, ha ha ha. Worth starting an effects company just to say those words.
Awe-some! 8)
Great graphic and I love how you colored the letters white! ;)
Clean as always!
Hector
Originality plus, i don't think i've seen another like it, awesome as always. I've said it before and i'll say it again, Man, i wish i had a laser engraver ;)
Daaaaammmnnnnn
Quote from: madbean on December 26, 2013, 12:34:04 PM
Proprietary relay switching system, ha ha ha. Worth starting an effects company just to say those words.
Pedal Companies have been built on a lot less.
I saw one the other day where the person announced the pedal company before they had built their first pedal.
Damn, dude. I didn't even realize this was an etch until I saw that detail shot. Great build.
8)
Wow! My ZeroPoint SDX can't keep up with that one. I should get me a laser as well, maybe I can get one of my friends to steal it from his lab ;)
Dave, this may be my favorite finish/design I've ever seen of yours. I don't think I've ever seen something remotely like it on a pedal.
Quote from: pickdropper on December 26, 2013, 02:56:42 PMI saw one the other day where the person announced the pedal company before they had built their first pedal.
*headdesk*
Thanks guys for all of the positive comments. Much appreciated.
Hey! Very nice job and cover!
That is beautiful! I love all your etched enclosures, they always look amazing! And the wiring is stupidly neat!
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I hope that said pedal company also sell pedals with proprietary laser etching too!
Awesome as usual.
-Josh
Best looking pedal of the year for me!! And there were others that are very hard to beat, plus I use to be a sucker for hammertones.. but this is really nice and original. I like the fact that there's not much cable to be seen!.
This thing looks flawless!!! Great Job!
This thing is awesome!! Great job! What kind of switch did you use? They don't look the same as the classic 3pdt ones...
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Quote from: aeroemi on January 08, 2014, 07:33:06 AM
This thing is awesome!! Great job! What kind of switch did you use? They don't look the same as the classic 3pdt ones...
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It's just a SPST momentary. There is a relay switching board mounted under the main board.
Quote from: pickdropper on January 08, 2014, 08:33:41 AM
Quote from: aeroemi on January 08, 2014, 07:33:06 AM
This thing is awesome!! Great job! What kind of switch did you use? They don't look the same as the classic 3pdt ones...
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It's just a SPST momentary. There is a relay switching board mounted under the main board.
Cool... ;)
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I want a lazer etching machine too! Gee! I thought that was a decal! The sky is the limit?