Recent content by jdduffield

Actually, when I loaded the cart with more items the shipping increased. Usually, the opposite would happen. This is as of a few days ago. For example, a $400 order had a $200 shipping option only. Not sure what’s going on.

If it were my order, I’d fill out a ticket. Goto Help Desk (menu link) and fill out a ticket. It may have been overlooked. If it was painted enclosures, I’d say wait, but since it is just parts, I’d inquire about it. I suppose it is possible they are waiting on a part but that’s never happened...

I noticed a huge increase in shipping costs for Tayda. And only one option, DHL. I hope that’s temporary. Usually the more you buy, the lower the shipping costs. Now it just keeps going up. (Talking about the estimate shown in the cart.)

Today I bought the Spatialist. I will only need to use the shimmer mode patch. How could I modify it to not use the rotary switch but just hard wire it to always be in shimmer mode?

I use both but I like the shine I get from the sponge. Plus every once in awhile I get burnt wire on the iron and the sponge seems better for cleaning that up.

Where can I get a soldering sponge that doesn’t have a donut hole in the middle of it?

I completely understand this. From start to finish, there is so much involved. I thought the same thing, questioning if it is worth the effort. I mean, it is like two worlds of disciplines… the outside enclosure and the inside circuit. Then, the business side and shipping, etc. not worth it...

Yeah, I actually agree with this. I wasn’t planning to release an Electra topology pedal, and wanted to release a modified Klon instead. The problem for me was that I wanted to “start simple” because I was learning DipTrace and how to place a PCB order, etc. It was more about “got to start...

Well, regardless of what others think I really appreciate the advise! As far as the recipe is concerned, I still have work to do, especially on 2 and 3. I can do it though. I’m building up and stocking inventory and working on packaging ideas. (Still brand new to this. I built my first kit only...

Thank you for the thorough response. There are some good take aways here. I’ve always thought the look-alike branding nods to classic products would be more of a turn off than a selling point. I personally gravitate toward more original artwork. But, maybe that differs from the norm. Maybe I...

Reminds me of the story of Wampler tossing that pedal onto Brad Paisley’s stage.

The one I mentioned that would be more complex, possibly have an FV-1 chip in it, and aiming for $129, is not invented yet. I have the outside design started but subject to change. I’m thinking of calling it Zephryne … it would be a thicker drive (if possible, analog, maybe Rat-like) summed with...

Yes, it is a simple circuit. Electra topology with a few modifications. (Gotta start somewhere. It sounds great! A light single transistor overdrive until it hits the diodes at higher drive settings, which adds in a little asymmetrical fuzz-like drive.) Short demo:

Yes, I must find my flair! Working on that too. 🤣

At $89 it sat there a week without any interest. The circuit I’m starting with is overly simple, which might have something to do with it. But also, being new, I may just need time to build that reputation and trust with the customer. I’ll take your advice. My next circuit design will be more...