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Build Reports / My first layout evolved into a pedal (well kinda) Klon Buffer

« on: April 24, 2011, 06:00:47 PM »

I know its a pretty basic build but I'm pretty proud, it being my first layout come to life. I also like that i was able to get it inside the small enclosure.


Next to a Boss for size reference

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Build Reports / Re: Firebomb (why do I do this to myself?)

« on: April 21, 2011, 12:07:51 PM »

good stuff!!!

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Open Discussion / Re: Wire Stripping Tool?

« on: April 20, 2011, 05:51:56 PM »

I got these and they work GREAT on smallbear wire. They don't work at all on teflon wire. They really do save alot of time and work really well but only get them if you don't use teflon wire.

http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Tools-Ultimate-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000IYTCG6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=industrial&qid=1303343413&sr=8-1

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Tech Help - Projects Page / Re: Blend pot in an effects loop?

« on: April 20, 2011, 08:58:05 AM »

this might be what your looking for

http://www.runoffgroove.com/splitter-blend.html

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Build Reports / Re: Aristocrat - Sunday Drive

« on: April 19, 2011, 07:34:36 PM »

i like your color scheme

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Build Reports / Re: Another Darkside

« on: April 19, 2011, 07:33:19 PM »

sweet build

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General Questions / Re: 1uF box film caps versus electrolytic in Sunking

« on: April 19, 2011, 06:23:48 PM »

I don't know the answer to your question, but i will in a couple of weeks  I'll be away and not able to work on it for the next two weeks. IF you haven't started by then I'll have a answer for ya. I didn't do it for any "tonal" reasons, but because that's just what i had around at the time. I figured if it didn't work out its only 7 caps.

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Open Discussion / Re: AnalogMan Mini BiComp

« on: April 19, 2011, 12:12:42 PM »

there is a pic of the 2001 pcb version, I don't know if it has changed since then. about halfway down

http://www.analogman.com/rossmod.htm

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Open Discussion / Re: Do you remove the flux from the solder? If so how do you do it?

« on: April 19, 2011, 09:24:18 AM »

Do you mean 'how do you remove flux residue after soldering?'

If so, a toothbrush, some rubbing alcohol or acetone, and some paper towel. Apply in the way that makes sense to you.

Jacob

yes that's what I mean I've tried the rubbing alchol but it leaves a white residue. I will give acetone a try.
thanks

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Open Discussion / Do you remove the flux from the solder? If so how do you do it?

« on: April 19, 2011, 08:28:41 AM »

I know it's not necessary but it helps with debugging and it just looks better. I haven't found a way I like yet.

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Open Discussion / Re: Chain Order and Buffers

« on: April 17, 2011, 06:54:38 PM »

I can't really answer either question with much authority but generally a buffer is most desirable at the front or the end of your chain. Buffers can help with "tone suck" but they can also color your sound (this can be a good or a bad thing depending on your ears.) Well until someone a little more knowledgeable than me comes along here is a link for a little reading. Good luck.

From General Guitar Gadgets
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/projects/15-boostersrouters/75-transistor-buffer-project

What does a Buffer do?

Your signal chain is everything between your guitar and amplifier input, including cables. As your signal chain gets more complex (adding more stompboxes and patch cables) you may start to notice a loss of treble in your guitar sound. Your sound may sound much more dull than it does when you plug guitar straight into the amp with a short cable. Check out this Information about Impedance and Buffers for some information on why this happens.

This Pete Cornish Case against True Bypass Article may do something to explain why a little buffer stompbox may be something useful to you. I believe there is  "A Case For True Bypass" as well, but the article might give you a good idea of what a buffer can do in your signal chain.

Please note that almost all Boss, some Ibanez and some other commercial pedals use a non-bypassed buffer. This means if you have a Boss pedal in your signal chain, then you probably already have a buffer in signal path even when the pedal is in bypass mode.

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General Questions / Re: is there a zombi drill template? if not how did you do it? here is my idea...

« on: April 16, 2011, 08:29:16 AM »

Thanks Brian, that will save me alot of trouble 

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Build Reports / Re: Fabbed Wolfshirt Build

« on: April 14, 2011, 07:18:54 PM »

What kind of transistors are those? Looks very nice.

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Build Reports / Re: Ross Comp

« on: April 14, 2011, 07:02:00 PM »

nice builds as always! Cool graphics, how do you accomplish them?

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Build Reports / Re: Macheen

« on: April 14, 2011, 07:00:51 PM »

wow, never saw this one. very nice indeed!