Recent content by jdduffield

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...

That okay. I love it! It is all related. And yes, this is great advice and food for thought.

I’ll be thinking of ways to keep cost reasonable. I enjoy the process of working with through hole soldering, so if I were to ever go full SMD, I’d probably still want to do a few the other way here and there just because I enjoy it so much. I was playing with “price” on Reverb, thinking $89...

I’m noticing that.

I probably shouldn’t have said this was a question for “those of you who sell”. That probably sounded rude of me. My intent was not to exclude, but to get an answer from experience vs hypothetical. I’d love to hear your thoughts. As far as selling… I figured I’d try selling and worst case...