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thanks!  this is SUCH a helpful place.....

Hi all -

Can I get some help with how to wire the Boost switch for the Tube Sound Fuzz? There are three solder lugs on the pcb - how do I wire it up, please?

Barry

I found pretty much the same trimmer at my parts source here in Vancouver. 

Thanks for the tip.

Barry

thanks Paul

I am confused by the road rage instructions. 

I am building the Mangler Fuzz and all i need is the voltage inverter. 

I bought a LT1054CP ici for it.  will that do for the inversion function, or do I need the TC1044SCPA for that?

thanks guys.

Barry

Thanks Jon

I'll see if I can find that ferment locally. I just did an order from Tayda and one part is too small an order.

I just populated the pcb for a cupcake build and I realized that I used a 20k trimmer for the Sustain ... The build docs call for a 10k.  My bad.... Can I leave it in there or should I replace it? I obviously don't have ones I used the 20 k.  Will it still work???

Barry

Thanks guys

Hey all - I just finished a Mudbunny build - my third project to date (Thnderpuss and a GGG Fuzz Face also complete).

I had HUGE trouble with the crap wire I used breaking at the PCB when tried to install it... very stressful.

I have a weird issue wth the volume pot. I was super careful not to let the pot get too hot - I cooked one once in trying to make a perfboard fuzz - but when I test the cicuit it works, when I get it all in the enclosure it works, but when I tighten the bolt on the pot to the enclosure - the volume kicks out. 

i think its shorting somewhere, somehow - is it when the top of the metal pot / solder tabs touch the enclsoure? If i wrap the whole thing up in electrical tape (kidding - but if I try and insulate the top of teh box with tape or the pot itelf)

If I leave the pot in 'loose' (not tight to the box) it works....

Any thoughts?

thanks


Barry

AS a noob to this pedal building thing - what are the 'key components' that I would socket (other than transistors)?

Pryde -

I ordered a set of PNP GE transistors from Small Bear for this pedal build. 

I will build to standard spec and then use the road rage and my 1 Spot to power it.

thanks again.

Barry

Hi all - I am hoping to start on a Mangler build soon, and have the parts on their way from Small Bear. 

IF I use teh Raod Rage - do I need to reverse all the capacitors on the Mangler?

thanks

If I set up teh "Muff Lab" I'll have to add OBGYN to my signture! 

Thanks for allt eh comments - I am going to start with te rams head, then the green russian.  After that, we'll play it by ear.  Pun intended.

I just finished my first madbean project- the Thunderpuss, and teh PCB quality and layout made it super simple, even for such a small board.

I'm hoping to have the rams's head done this weekend.
*I found a very fancy Violet LED to go with the Violet Ram's Head Theme

Barry

thanks for the input folks.

I have seen the spreadsheet, and listened to some youtube samples (not really a good test, I know but...)

I like the Green Russian, the triangle and the Rams head.

I have not heard the P19 or Mayo yet.

I may well end up with 5 of the darn things!

Barry

I know, I know...build ALL of them  (and Improbably will) but for a start Rams Head or Triangle?

Any opinions ?

Thanks