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There is an indicator below the trigger on the handle. It will blink red when it has reached operating temperatures.

I would not lower the value of C11. Rather, you should lower the value of C15. Go with 10n 

Just use the YouTube button and paste the video identifier (ex ZLlLtSG7xe4) between the two sets of brackets.

BTW: I accidentally left mine on for 12 hours the other day. Still works perfectly.

Not a one note solo, but stick with me here: the solo on Psychic Wars by BOC is f'n brilliant. This was one of the first guitar solos I ever noticed way back when I was maybe...10yo?

Damn. This forum has grown beyond my control. It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until I am de....

Maybe I will just make that thread sticky and nuke this one.

Um...don't we have a really big thread like this? It's name is all in uppercase letters, I am not sure of the name, post your gear here? something like that

Do we? We have a post your best pedal one. Do we have another one for pedalboards?

Okay, I think we can address the "transparency/need to know' thing in a pretty straight-forward manner. So far info on project development gets released in three ways: the Proj Dev section of the forum, the Facebook page and the Upcoming Projects list on the Projects Page.

I think what needs to happen is consolidate everything into one dynamic page on the website proper that lists all the projects I am working on, a brief description of the circuit and then periodic updates on where the development stands, eg, "prototype ordered", or "built and confirmed" etc. Just a brief update when I have a milestone to report. That way if a member sees something they are interested in they can be informed about where it stands and ask questions if they want to. It's kind of what I've been doing in a half-assed way. This way is fully assed.

That in itself would be a bit of work to set up and maintain but I think it is probably worth it because it will help me stay organized, too.

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Let me give you an anecdote on how stream of conscious I can be sometimes. Yesterday I was going through a pile of boards cause I needed to get some extra germ diodes. I came across a board that I had built that was modded version of the John Hollis Easyvibe (a project that I think would be a good addition here). I was like "oh wow...this one was good. It's verified and I should release this!".

I built that three weeks ago and had already forgotten about it. That's how bad I am about things!

I like the workbench idea. We can have that. For tutorials, I am imagining something bigger. A dedicated area outside of the forum for tutorials with some video compliment. Also, an area for user-sbumitted tutorials.

How about a member page section on the site? As in - if you wanted to have a small bio about yourself and a personal gallery. Completely voluntary, of course. My hope is the re-designed store will include personal accounts with an order history, so perhaps there is a way to integrate both things into a seamless experience.

Okay, Dan already wins the thread, haha. Looks amazing, man!

Also, SW gave me a $50 GC just for buying the thing. So, that's nice.

Why don't we have this here already?

This is a temp board I put together to spend some more time on the "commercial" pedals I own. I dig this setup even though it only has one of my own personal projects on it. In a couple of months I plan on building a new PB from scratch (finger jointed, tolexed and everything) to put my DIY builds and FFX pedals on.

Got a real nice GC for Sweetwater for my cake day. Have this on the way....really high hopes on it! Between this an already having Amplitube I am ashamed to admit I will never have to plug into an effect or amp to record all the song demos I want. 

It's going to take me a while to review and comment on everything here so I won't try to rush out responses (but I will do so in the next few days).

Once again, you guys know what's up. So many comments here are spot on. lincolnic - I pretty much agree with everything you posted. That's very healthy feedback! I will address one point though about the BB PCB since you mentioned it: sometimes it is good to grab some "low hanging fruit" to ensure that the money train keeps rolling. Without that, none of the big stuff can happen. That's just to give you a little of my perspective on why some things might suddenly appear when other long promised projects are not put first. If I can turn a project over fairly quickly (and it is a good one that I believe in ((the only kind I do))) I can keep a little cash flow to fund other things.

Anyway, keep it coming. This stuff is gold.

This is not for project requests (I've got that covered). This thread is for suggestions on things you would like to see happen or done differently in 2015. I want members here to feel they have a voice in how MBP operates and quite often people suggest things I would not think of myself.

So, if you have any ideas on enhancements to the forum/website/project documentation/release schedules, etc. please put them here. I promise I will review everyone's suggestions and give my thoughts, too.

Please do read this first if you have not already since it outlines some of my plans for 2015 (that list is by no means final or comprehensive): http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=18841.0

Thank you in advance for all comments, feedback, criticism, etc.