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#11

Build Reports / Re: Peacock Parallel Fuzz

Last post by Aleph Null - July 25, 2024, 05:16:17 PM

It looks like Dawson hasn't been active for a couple of months and no one has received a PCB from him (hopefully, he is doing well!), so I'm thinking about making PCBs for this circuit myself. I already have a working pedal, so I'd want to make something that other people would want to build. I have a few questions for you all:

• Is anyone still interested in a PCB?
• Would you prefer the original compact 125B layout, or a larger 1590BB layout for more space between the foot switches?
• Should I keep the original 30° knob angle or stick with a more standard ortholinear layout?
• Are there any additional features you wish the circuit had?

Let me know what you think!

#12

Global Annoucements / Re: July 2024 releases

Last post by Bret608 - July 25, 2024, 01:41:03 PM

I hear you, my daughter is starting college in NJ this fall. The northeast is more sticker shock than back when we lived there before (NYC and DC for a short time). I think we'll be visiting plenty but not relocating!

#13

Global Annoucements / Re: July 2024 releases

Last post by madbean - July 24, 2024, 10:12:38 PM

Where are you headed to Brian?

As far northeast as we can. My daughter leaves for college in Mass. in a few weeks. We were considering Maine possibly but not for a couple years. Now my wife's job wants to bring everyone back to the office after almost 5 years as WFH. No one on her team wants to do it. So, we might be selling next year instead of 2026.

I'd love to move back home to DC but Chevy Chase is way out of price range.

#14

Tech Help - Projects Page / Re: Ballast Junior

Last post by madbean - July 24, 2024, 10:09:07 PM

Something is sinking a whole lot of current but I'm not sure if it's your particular PT2399 or the anti-latch circuit. Using the TL072 for the other is fine - shouldn't have any effect.

Try removing the two TL072 and check the current draw again on power up and see if you get the same result. Check for any pins on the PT2399 having continuity with ground that shouldn't (on pins 3 and 4 should).

One other idea: try powering it up with IC3 removed to see if you have the same issue. Maybe let us know if the LFO is causing an issue.

Pic of the top of the board, too, please. And, report any other voltages that are out of line with the build doc.

#15

Tech Help - Projects Page / Ballast Junior

Last post by azrael - July 24, 2024, 06:20:34 PM

I have a Ballast Junior here where sometimes there is no chorus effect occurring.
Now, I think this is related to the "lockup" issue of the PT2399. When I power it with a bench power supply, i noticed that it is drawing an unusual amount of current. around 135-140. But when I probe with a multimeter Pin 2 to see what's happening, the current draw drops and the effect begins working again. And the voltage at Pin 2 looks normal after this (around 2.5V)

Currently toying with the "anti-lockup" circuit (Q2 and its neighbors) but nothing yet. I tried the older value of 47 ohms for R24 just to see, with no luck.

One difference is that I have TL072s in both positions, as I didn't have a TL022. Will be trying a TL062 for IC3 tomorrow.

Should I also try swapping PT2399s? Any other fix ideas?

#16

Global Annoucements / Re: July 2024 releases

Last post by matmosphere - July 24, 2024, 05:22:52 PM

Woohoo!!! Enjoy. I just got back from my first vacation in about 5 years. Spent a week in Nashville.

I'm hurt

My apologies. I knew how busy you were, I didn't want to bother you.


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Aww, no worries. I've bailed on you a couple of times. But, I will make time next chance you are in town. Our timeline for leaving TN appears to have moved up by a year so we gotta.

Where are you headed to Brian?

#17

Global Annoucements / Re: July 2024 releases

Last post by jimilee - July 24, 2024, 01:54:40 AM

Woohoo!!! Enjoy. I just got back from my first vacation in about 5 years. Spent a week in Nashville.

I'm hurt

My apologies. I knew how busy you were, I didn't want to bother you.


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Aww, no worries. I've bailed on you a couple of times. But, I will make time next chance you are in town. Our timeline for leaving TN appears to have moved up by a year so we gotta.

I'm down with that. I picked up a few new guitars whilst perusing the city. Got an inspired by Gibson Firebird I and a Goldtop Vintage V100M.


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#18

Global Annoucements / Re: July 2024 releases

Last post by madbean - July 24, 2024, 12:34:15 AM

Woohoo!!! Enjoy. I just got back from my first vacation in about 5 years. Spent a week in Nashville.

I'm hurt

My apologies. I knew how busy you were, I didn't want to bother you.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Aww, no worries. I've bailed on you a couple of times. But, I will make time next chance you are in town. Our timeline for leaving TN appears to have moved up by a year so we gotta.

#19

Global Annoucements / Re: July 2024 releases

Last post by madbean - July 22, 2024, 07:23:39 PM

Enclosure for the honey dripper should be listed as 125B, not 1590BB, right? Or is the build doc drill template for an older version?

Whoops, typo. Will fix. Thanks!

#20

Global Annoucements / Re: July 2024 releases

Last post by BricksnBeatles - July 22, 2024, 05:04:21 PM

Enclosure for the honey dripper should be listed as 125B, not 1590BB, right? Or is the build doc drill template for an older version?