Quarantine not making sound…

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All right, I know it has been a while since I assembled an effect, but I’m not understanding the problem here. Anything look obvious to you guys?

- True bypass is fine
- LED power is fine
- I realized later that maybe the components were intended for other side, but I have checked orientations and don’t notice any that should matter.
 
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Looks like you got those wonky stereo switching jacks, have you confirmed those are wired correctly? How about the transistors, did you verify pinout before placing them?
Edit: nevermind on the jacks, you wouldn’t have bypass if those were……ahem, jacked.
 
Yeah those are strange - I have never seen them before.

Just built a quick audio probe to try and figure out where the issue is. First time using one - might need some luck.
 
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Did someone already say transistors are backwards?
Not yet, but I had assumed that once I realized I built it upside down and flipped them. They are all shown in the same orientation on layout - is there any other interpretation required to install them correctly? Mine appear to be emitting on right leg as shown…
 
Not yet, but I had assumed that once I realized I built it upside down and flipped them. They are all shown in the same orientation on layout - is there any other interpretation required to install them correctly? Mine appear to be emitting on right leg as shown…
🤔 The flat part faces away from the pots on the silkscreen. Is it supposed to face the other way in the back? I thought I was wrapping my head around it, but maybe not.
 
The board designer intended for you to install parts on the other side of the board. I've built Quarantine boards both ways. You have to take into account that the components are mirrored when you install parts on the "wrong" side. The transistors will be backwards unless you deliberately reverse them. Installing them backwards won't damage anything, just turn the trannies around and see if that fixes it.

The other thing to keep in mind is that it is very easy to install a part in the wrong place because the assembly diagram in the build docs is drawn for installing parts on the other side. I have made that mistake more than once, but caught it in inspection. You will need to carefully inspect every part to make sure it is in the right place and oriented correctly. A quick glance tells me you got all of the capacitors in the right place.
 
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The board designer intended for you to install parts on the other side of the board. I've built Quarantine boards both ways. You have to take into account that the components are mirrored when you install parts on the "wrong" side. This includes the pots. The VOL & SUST pots will be swapped and all three pots will have their rotation backwards. The easiest way to correct the pot rotation is to cut off the two outer legs and wired them to the opposite pads with jumper wires. Their positions will still be swapped, but that's no big deal. The transistors will be backwards unless you deliberately reverse them. Installing them backwards won't damage anything, just turn the trannies around and see if that fixes it.

The other thing to keep in mind is that it is very easy to install a part in the wrong place because the assembly diagram in the build docs is drawn for installing parts on the other side. I have made that mistake more than once, but caught it in inspection. You will need to carefully inspect every part to make sure it is in the right place and oriented correctly. A quick glance tells me you got all of the capacitors in the right place.
Thank you. I should have more time to troubleshoot this weekend. I built an audio probe and was able to start experimenting with it but honestly I’m not sure where I should I hear audio and where I shouldn’t without more research.

I reversed the transistors assuming the intent was for the flat part to be down if I had installed them on opposite side. As I understand it, I have installed the pots as intended from non-graphic side, so there shouldn’t be an issue there.
 
I stand corrected, you have the pots installed as intended. Previous post updated.

After inspection, the next easiest thing to do is check the DC bias on the transistors. The collectors should all be between 4V and 5V. Q4 might be a little below 4V.
 
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