Recent content by bgrugle

Update – went ahead and ordered a new transistor, but still no effect. It was a Polish TG5S, measured at the correct hFE. I tried in both orientations, neither worked (possible I have the base pin incorrect..?). It does work in bypass. Any other ideas? New photos attached. Thanks so much for...

Unfortunately not it – took it out and measured it at 451R. Always a good guess, though, I am colorblind. haha Thank you for the help, though!

Hey y'all, My simulcast is passing audio in bypass and, when switched on, the LED lights but the pedal doesn't pass audio. I've reflowed my solder points, double-checked component values and orientation, and looked for any shorts. I've also swapped out the chip with a MAX1044 and a 7660 to no...

That was it, thank you!!

Hello! I've just completed the new Eschaton Preamp, but I get no signal when the effect is on. The LED is lit, and when bypassed the signal sounds perfect. I've re-flowed all my solder points, double-checked my component values, checked component orientations, and checked for any shorts that I...

Thank you, KR! That one had me banging my head against a wall.

Hello! I'm not getting any signal when I turn on my Chalumeau build. I get the bypassed signal perfectly, the LED turns on and off, etc, but when I hit the switch, no signal. The only thing I can think of is that maybe one or both of my ICs is dead? Thanks for the help!