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Just 2 of the many Linux rescue distributions.  They usually work very well
http://partedmagic.com/doku.php
http://www.sysresccd.org/Main_Page

i would remove the hard drive from the laptop and put it in an external enclosure.  hook it up via usb to another computer and attempt to access it like a data drive.  rarely is the data actually lost unless there's a physical/mechanical problem with its hardware.

I do this sort of thing all the time.  I use this on 99% of the jobs:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2329300&CatId=3770

It allows you to connect laptop and desktop IDE and SATA drives to another machine.

Thank you.  I think it sounds okay - kinda dark, but I really wanted to try an easy project that had the pots attached to the board.  I had never tried that before and I love it.  It makes building simpler and sturdier, IMO.  I will look for others henceforth.

I finally got around to building the firebomb I bought last year.  Dead simple build.  Works like a champ.


By jcuempire at 2011-12-09

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By jcuempire at 2011-12-09

in my opinion - learn about the components you are buying.  There are tons of color charts for resistors but for capacitors, I print this out and have it handy:

http://www.justradios.com/uFnFpF.html

Every parts supplier seems to list caps a different way.  Knowing that 47n is .047uF and 47000p can save you from unnecessary screwups and wasted time.  As well as ruining boards by doing multiple de-solders.  I know this from experience.

I also find it helpful to keep a sheet with the pinouts and substitution qualities of the common transistors I encounter regularly.  It saves time not having to look it up all the time.

I really like the graphic style of your pedals.  Quite beautiful

Good to know someone reads it

He's not the only one. 

And gorgeous work on the BOBRACHA!  It's easier to write than to say

That helps alot, actually.  I build these over the top fuzz pedals for fun, but I have no intention of ever using them.  The REM sound is more use to me. I use my Fetzer Valve most of the time for that type of sound.  Thanks for the info, I might try the DD out.

Has anyone out there built the Dinky Drive when it was available?  Or recently, with Haberdasher's PCB service?  I am wondering what people thought of it.  The Rump Roast sounds so good, I was thinking the DD might as well.  Thanks

Keith

Congrats and best of luck. 

If I may add a relative noob opinion, look at your wiring 5 times against the diagram, walk away for a few hours and come back and look at it again.  It's amazing how you can stare right at a mistake and completely miss it.  Be systematic about it and you will figure out where you went wrong.  Also check all your solder joints with a magnifying glass.  I have weak joints and solder bridges all the time.  Good Luck

Thanks, Jacob.  You're right,  I do not have a 2N3565, I was going to socket a 2N5088 and try it out.  That was my confusion.  Another gap filled.  Thanks

In the build diagram, the transistor is not oriented at 9:00 or 3:00, but kind of 11:30ish.   Is there a reason for that?  Is it yet another gap in my stomp box building intelligence?  Thanks.  I appreciate it.

Keith

Thanks, Ian.  I guess I kind of answered my own question with that one.  I might as well try the 5088 like you said.  (I have a dozen of them) I would still be interested to see if anyone has done that and what they thought.  Thanks again

Hello.  I am having trouble getting the 2n3565 for the La Vache.  How horrible would it be to use a 2n5088?  Has anyone subbed the 3565?  And with what results?  I guess I could socket it and see if I can find a 3565 later.  But I was curious if anyone else has tried it.  Thanks