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Powersound Boost Mockup Pedal - Arriving Soon!
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Robert
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The layout has been updated and split into two separate projects, the Boost (18V / 3-knob) and Overdrive (9V / 4-knob).
Probably overkill since the circuits are extremely similar but I didn't want to do the whole "Omit this part, add a jumper here, substitute this value" thing.
Probably overkill since the circuits are extremely similar but I didn't want to do the whole "Omit this part, add a jumper here, substitute this value" thing.
Coda
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So which one is mine?…
Harry Klippton
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I don't care what it is or what it does, a side knob is janky af. Even if it's in the cool colorsound box
Robert
Reverse Engineer
Agreed. That includes when you put treads on the knob and claim it's for "expression" control.
Coda
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So mine is an Overdriver? Even with the voltage pump?…
Robert
Reverse Engineer
Yours is a sort of hybrid of the two that could easily be modified to fit either. You have the 18V VCC of the Boost, but the Master volume and component values of the Overdriver.
Harry Klippton
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Also always wondered why it wasn't coloursound
Coda
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This reminds me of when I realized my tail wasn’t normal…
Robert
Reverse Engineer
Dime the Volume, use the Gain control to control volume, you basically have the Power Boost.
Use the Volume / Gain like an overdrive, you have the Overdriver.
You can pull the charge pump and run it at 9V if you'd prefer as well.
I just wanted to make both options available... Some purists would prefer to not have the Master volume, other folks would prefer it.
Coda
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I won’t. I promise. I was using it to drive my Fuzz Fave earlier…the Hybrid Powerdrivebooster, not the tail…
Coda
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I dig it. Is mine still available? If not, that means it’s collectible now…*runs to Reverb*…
Robert
Reverse Engineer
I have two schematics for the Power Boost, the difference between them is the 220nF / 4.7uF output capacitor. I gave a universal footprint that can use either, your choice.
There are a few other values different in the schematic I have for the Overdriver. They are minor differences, but differences nonetheless.
There is also a difference in where the feedback resistor of the first stage is connected.
Can you hear the difference? I probably couldn't. Some folks probably can (or think they can).
I had this back in 2015 for a week but my mate love it more so I sold it for what I payed , 1/2 R.R.P again!
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