Recent content by jcpst

The only difference between the Raincoat and the Acid Rain is the tonestack. So if your Raincoat is quiet or doesn’t have much distortion, there’s an issue with it. It definitely gets loud with plenty of distortion.

That paint job and knob choice look great.

I’ll 2nd @xconverge - I’ve built at least 5 pedals with that Tentacle circuit in it, and matched 1N5817s have been my favorite so far.

Is R32 the correct value? Hard to tell at this scale- but kind of looks like 6.8k instead of 68k.

Yep- here is how it is oriented on mine:

I’m a big fan of mapping an expression pedal as a macro control. Set expression to heel, adjust patch parameters. Move to toe position, then adjust parameters again. Moving the pedal should transition between these two states.

That’s a great looking build.

Basically. But instead of component leads, I use header pins. The reason I built it this way is because my matched set came pre-soldered onto the adapter boards.

Oh wow, I never noticed that I installed it upside down, even though there is a footswitch-sized white component outline printed on it! The fact that I did this on two c2ce builds tells me it works both ways. I did a visual inspection of the traces and as far as I can tell it will work both...

Take a look at evolve DIY. They might have something for ya. Also, consider taking a stab at a turret board. http://evolvediy.com/

I wouldn’t on either mode. If I had to do one, it would be the low-gain mode. If I roll off any highs in high gain mode, then I can’t justify painting a chainsaw on the enclosure.

I’m digging the offset design.

Excellent. I love seeing builds with the controls on the lid. Did you get a gut shot before you handed it over?

I got those ICs for the Noctis Fuzz. It sounds like I could have used a 4559, but I would have had to source those too.

Rose gold enclosure, mocha aluminum knobs. Stomp Box Parts had W20K potentiometers with a center detent, so I utilized them for the EQ. I had two MC33178s pre-soldered to DIP8 breakout boards, purchased from the shop here. For the third one I ordered a stash of MC33178s and soldered it to a...