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Just curious if there is any reasoning behind designing the standard series exclusively for the 1590b rather than both it and 125b? Some folks seem a tad hung up on top jacks.

That is one classy looking guitar. Very nice

Fot the VFE stuff, are planning on bringing back the v3 switch board, or is it SPS from here on out?

Yes, I will still offer the older versions of the VFE stuff along with the v3 SB. Although, probably not the ones that overlap SPS format (for example, the MiniMu and hopefully soon Fiery Red Horse). It just depends on how many SPS projects I end up doing. Peter gave me a lot of SPS switching boards.

Nice

Fot the VFE stuff, are planning on bringing back the v3 switch board, or is it SPS from here on out?

I understand why you're interested in the Moog PMS-15 amp; it sounds fantastic. I like messing around with amps, too, and always get excited about finding out how to make rare ones. I haven't worked on a Moog PMS-15, but I've been in a similar spot trying to dig up info on hard-to-find amps.

I did send an email to info@moogfoundation.org but I did not get a response.

I was looking back through my stuff to see some other tricks I've had to pull.

This one shows how I had to use right angle connectors on top of the 3dpt. The smaller PH connectors worked but the larger XH would have been too tall

I did try pin headers and DuPont connectors but I ran into some issues doing it that way. They are too tall and you have to lay them flat or use a fly out wire.

See build report here
https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=32259.msg309994#msg309994

I've given a lot of thought to the best connector type for some of the constraints of my particular use case which is centered around being modular. I won't go into it all but I landed on the JST PH 2.00mm type. They are small, not tall, keyed, and latch. Power, jacks, and relay switching all have 2 wires so it fits just fine in 2.54mm holes.

You can see what I have in mind in this build report.
https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=33372.msg320253#msg320253

Just about every Standard Series project has the same wiring scheme: 6 point ribbon cable between effect and bypass, and wired or a 2.54mm removable connector option for all jacks. The most important one is for the DC jack because that allows you to completely disassemble a pedal without desoldering anything. I do plan on offering those connectors in the shop at some point, too.

I will do my best to adopt a similar standard for non 1590B projects, as well. I'm with you: I hate wiring and I plan to make most projects going forward to require as little as required.

That's great news.

I like to use connectors for power, jack in and out, and sometimes for the foot switch. Would it be possible to consider designing for the connector spacing on future boards, like maybe the new standard series.

For instance, I run into the issue in the picture a good bit.

Very exciting

VR1 Gain = 500kA
VR2 Tone = 25kB
VR3 Level = 100kB

Ive been curious about this one and happened across one at a good price so I figured I'd play it for a few minutes and then take it apart. Anybody have any educated guesses what circuit it may be based around?















And for fun... To show how they did the triangles

The original product page said it can handle between 9V to 15V. Whatever you use will be doubled to 18V to 30V.

I've noticed more caps marked as low impedance. Are those the same as low esr?