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Actually, I do have training in basic electronics from Electronics Institute of Technology in Kansas City.....38 years ago.  I have been working on tube amplifiers for the last 10 years...so, not a total noobie.  I'm glad you said that, because I can use that when questioned by the insurance companies!

Hi,  ok, I have been working on a pedal PCB over the last year, the Alembic-like Frog tube preamp PCB.  There is some interest from people here on the forum.  I was concerned about liability if someone hurts themselves or burns their house down while building one of my PCBs or even after.  Of course it does include 185vdc to the plate side of the tube, so you do need to know what you are dealing with.  I need some guidance, names of insurance companies you have used for General Liability/Product liability insurance.  I am willing to take this discussion offline as well.  I am about ready to release the PCB, but am having some trouble finding reasonably priced insurance.  I don't want to lose my home, etc. to provide this PCB to the public, in fact, I am concerned enough, I may not produce the board for sale, which makes me sick considering the amount of time it has taken to get to this point, and, the patience and interest of the people on the forum, that has been created surrounding this unique PCB.  Right now, the rough estimates are probably over 2000 dollars per year.  Any thoughts appreciated.

I will try that and see if I can figure it out!  Thanks

Here we go... I hope.

Great tutorial and seems like a better method than I have been using!

The OP mentioned my logo and the circular logo on the Multiplex I believe.  One tip I have is to make the graphic a part.  Then you can just add the "part" to the schematic and use it as a stamp on your board.  Anytime you need to move the logo/graphic you won't have to group together the graphic.  It's also easier to reuse a common graphic like a logo.

Josh

So, I hate to ask this, but are there step by step instructions for adding a logo as a part?  .....That sounds genius!

It looks very prescriptive, which is good.  Do this do this, etc.  I will try it tonight.
Thank you!
Mark

Thanks!  I will check it out.

I am looking for simple instructions for putting a logo on a PCB design I have in Eagle CAD.  I have googled some instructions, but for some reason haven't been successful.  1776's logo looks good and I saw one with some labeling or logo around a 4pdt switch on the PCB that looked cool as well as others....Just want to professionalize my design a bit.  Thanks.

Just got my boards (there are three) and the nameplate and screws.  Man, they look great and can't wait to get this populated and then when the enclosure is available it'll be great!  Kevin is a master at laying out these boards, of course I see PCBs populated or not as art!  Packaged very precisely/organized for shipping too!  Thanks man, you set a hard example to follow for DIY PCB makers!

Just ordered my board and nameplate.  I am definitely on the list for an enclosure.  Can't wait, and then, the Boss Chorus, I think I am addicted....

Thank you for getting that group buy together.  38 plus shipping is more than fair knowing how my project has 17 drills and accuracy is an issue as well as powdercoating and labeling!  Not bad at all! 

I think I will take advantage of your current discount on the PCBs, but how long before you think a group buy on the finished enclosures would be ready?  Thanks!

I was worried it would disappear too, but I have a pile of boards to get out of the way too and my tube preamp design, so I am glad it is permanently available.   Hmmmm....maybe I could wrap a tube stage around it!

I hate to ask this, but I am terrible at finishing the pedals.  Did you use a waterslide decal for the muppet guy?  THanks!  By the way, looks great inside and out.

Aion. I have built a few of your boards and have one or two left to complete and the engineering/layout is excellent.  I cant wait to get this board.  Is the screen print file editable in inkcape? 

I'm with you on that