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#1
Global Annoucements / September release update
September 22, 2024, 12:34:02 AM
I've updated the Projects Page with the expected releases for this month. It's another huge round and will release by the end of Sept.

There will still be some more updated older projects for Oct but most of the focus for the remainder of the year will be brand new projects. And, there are many coming!

After this round in Sept. I'm gonna put the wife to work on getting the store updated finally.
#2
Global Annoucements / August releases are out.
August 22, 2024, 09:39:14 PM


Lots of restocks plus most of the VFE stuff is available again.

I pushed back two projects:
1)SSDBP - this is the dual switching board that lets you make any two Standard Series projects into a combo (with order switching). Works perfectly, but the drilling margins are pretty close so I'm going to get a Tayda drilled box for it so I know the drill template is right.
2)Tone Virus - A new layout which is working but I'm having some noise issues with the LFO that I haven't solved yet. Hopefully I'll get that turned around in a few days.

There will be one more big re-stock next month then it's back to new projects for the remainder of the year.
#3
The BOM had the values mismatched for C25-C27. I have corrected it to match the schematic and the files have been updated.
#4
Global Annoucements / July 2024 releases
July 22, 2024, 12:37:18 AM
I had to cut bait and go with what I have ready now. 14 projects was just too ambitious for this month considering I am leaving later this week for vacation. So, releases are listed below. The Kezurokai, Tone Virus, Wavelord and Trash Compactor will have to wait until about August 9th. Apologies to those waiting on those projects. I put in about 50 hours on this release and it wasn't quite enough.

Anyway, I will be shipping this coming week until Wednesday evening. Thursday I'm off my my first beach vacation in like 30 years.

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#5
Six new projects are out today. Plus, a shipping deal for both domestic and international customers!

Since someone will ask, re-stocks of older projects will come at the end of this month. I needed to get the new stuff finished up first.

#6
Global Annoucements / New projects released today!
April 28, 2024, 11:02:27 PM
After much work I've finally got these finished. Unfortunately, I've had to delay the Ampeg SubBlaster project due to an unsolvable noise issue. So, hopefully I will be able to get back to that one soon.

Fire away with any questions.

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#7
Global Annoucements / Forum issues
March 17, 2024, 12:34:30 AM
Not sure how well things are working. Report problems here.
#8
Open Discussion / New multimeter day
March 04, 2024, 02:30:20 AM
My last multimeter seemed to give up the ghost. It was intermittent on voltage and continuity readings and even though I took it apart and resoldered the connectors nothing seemed to improve. So, out with the cheap DMM and back to a Klein. I don't have Fluke kind of money.

This one seems to be working well enough. I really like the reverse contrast display and the little holders for the probes!

https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/multimeters/digital-multimeter-trms-auto-ranging-1000v-temp-low-impedance
#9
Global Annoucements / 2024 outlook
January 23, 2024, 01:53:01 AM
Just a heads up to keep everyone in the loop:

- I will be slow-rolling the restocks after the clearance sale of the end of 2023. Some projects will be back, some will get minor updates to conform to my more recent design standards, some will go away or transition to a different format later on.

- The Standard Series projects will roll out in Feb. Ten projects, a lot of them new offerings. I'm taking delivery of the boards this week but I have to rebuild all of them since each one got a final revision. One thing I'm excited about is you'll be able to choose between either a standard or relay based switching bypass board for each project.  All in 1590B. The focus of these projects is ease of build with minimal wiring required (and obviously cool circuits).

- The new storefront is planned to coincide with the new releases, including the new Total Recall, the Standard series, two additional mbp projects, and three brand new VFE SPS projects. So, like 16 projects at once! It's going to take some time :)

- I'm not dead, just transitioning to a better format and service for mbp customers. I appreciate you guys sticking along for the ride. I am stoked since this is going to be the culmination of what I spent a lot of time working towards last year.
#10
Global Annoucements / Anamorph back in stock
December 30, 2023, 09:47:36 PM
More Anamorphs in the store. Clearance sale is still going a few more days, at least.
#11
I've got lots of transition coming up in 2024 so it's time to clear out inventory to get prepared. Many projects on sale, and many of those up to 50% off. Also, I have the VFE projects back on sale at a big discount, but they do not include the MCU.
You can get the hex code here: https://www.vfepedals.com/product-page/hex
There was a group buy of VFE MCU happening on the PedalPCB forum recently so maybe check and see if that's still going.

#12
Global Annoucements / 2023 PIF area up
December 04, 2023, 12:29:22 AM
As we do every year, the PIF threads are now available. You can give, you can get. I will have a few things posted this week, as well!

https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?board=105.0
#13
Just a little note to keep everyone in the loop.

A lot of stuff is out of stock right now. We've had some setbacks over the last few months (my accident, an expensive surgery for one of my dogs this month, etc). That combined with sluggish sales over the same time period is why things are not getting restocked more promptly. This is just temporary. I will get the store back in proper order as soon as I can. I appreciate everyone's patience and I hope this doesn't put off too many people. My commitment is still 100% even if it seems like I might be neglecting things right now.
#14
So, I find two batches of boards sitting amongst my regular stock and I think : hey, I don't think I ever released these! Look at my files and, yup, they were from 2021. How did I not notice these boards sitting here all this time? So, I start looking over the designs and decide "I should update these for my current layout style first and re-run them." Spend about 3 hours or so between the both, get 'em looking good. Alright!

Nope. I had already released both projects in 2021. They just hadn't sold much anytime recently so I completely forgot about them. My name is bean and I have the brain the size of an even small bean.
#15
Global Annoucements / Fall release plans
September 12, 2023, 10:18:17 PM
I haven't said much about upcoming stuff recently so here's where we are at for the next 2-3 months:

- Anamorph stereo analog delay comes out next week. This is replacing all the non-Memory Man projects I've previously offered.
- After that I'm pausing all project development to get the new web shop designed and up. That will take a couple of weeks at least.
- After that the next batch of releases will be a few new redesigned VFE projects (using the SPS switching system) and the new mbp "Standard" 1590B series. A bunch of existing projects are going away to put them in the new series.
- Once that's all done I'll pick the final releases for the year which will be a mix of all different types of projects. Lotta stuff to pick from.
#17
Open Discussion / A need for more chorus pedals
September 01, 2023, 09:49:02 PM
Okay, poking a little fun at LaceSensor's thread: https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=34914.0

Mythos just released this. I did some of the design work on it (mostly nuts and bolts suff). Zach did all the important tone tweaking to match a unit he particularly liked. I think his demo here sounds sweet!

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#18
Global Annoucements / August releases are out
August 24, 2023, 07:30:28 PM
The Pearl flanger and a Shredmaster in a 1590B!

#19
Peter has released the hex code for his switching system to the community absolutely free!
https://www.vfepedals.com/product-page/hex

So, to piggyback on his generosity I am going to work up a bypass PCB design that uses it, but with just the switching system and output mute (IOW exclude the dual rail power supply bit) that can be used with any DIY build. And, I'm going to release the design files and Gerbers free for everyone so anyone can have their own boards made and use them to their heart's content. I may do a couple versions, like one for 1590B and one for 1590BB. This isn't something I will be offering through mbp as a product or anything like that. It's for everyone (including me) to use when you wanna do soft touch bypass on a build.

Here's the part I need help with: I can't do much building right now (or any sit down work really) so I'm asking for a couple volunteers that can help out in verifying the project. You would need to be able to order your own boards (from JLC or OSHPark, etc) and program your own MCU (this one uses the 12F509). So, it would cost a few bucks to participate but you'd also be doing a service to the community. Anyway, let me know if you are interested. I'll probably start working on this in a day or so.
#20


Starts today!