You definitely wouldn’t fit two scream machines and the Aion compressor all in a 1590bb. Probably not even a 1590XX, which is what the pedal in the reverb listing looks like. If you’re dead set on a 1590bb, I think your only option if probably to use 3 1590A-sized boards. I remember seeing a 1590A sized Ross/dynacomp somewhere. The only 1590A sized Tubescreamer board I can think of is the Fuzzpup Tube Screamer from FuzzDog, but there may be someone else with a similar sized board. I thought Madbean had one, but I’m not seeing it anywhere on their site.
Or designing your own board. You’d be able to cut down on redundant circuit blocks and streamline the layout.
That sounds like the best option, but I don't think I have the necessary knowledge.
True, but I always feel funny suggesting that to people if I don’t know their experience level with electronics in general, since I’d figure some majority of the diy pedal community as a whole don’t have experience in using a PCB CAD and wouldn’t be comfortable with designing their own board. I think most people with the skill set to make PCB layouts would think to do that themselves, and a triple effect layout is a pretty tough starting point.
Thank you. Could you recommend any resources to getting started with PCB design and CAD?
I’ve done 3 and even 4 switches in a 1590BB without issue. With a 3-switch BB layout, the real key is to have the outer two switches as low-profile stomp switches with the backing nut set to lower their height as much as you can, and then the middle switch raised up quite a bit so you can hit it without hitting either of the other two.
I’m far from the most experienced PCB designer here, so I don’t know that I can offer the *most* useful advice (I sorta just messed around with stuff to figure things out. I still have to refer to Google to figure out how to do certain basic things since I can never remember the hotkeys) but my preferred program is DipTrace. In my opinion it’s a lot less straining on the eyes, and it’s more intuitive to use than the other programs I’ve tried (KiCad and Eagle). There are some good pedal component libraries you can find on the DIYstompboxes and Madbean forums. If you’re not in a huge rush to build this pedal, starting with a simple Electra or LPB circuit might be a good way to get used to the software.
forum.pedalpcb.com
I just finished the Lectricfx Altered State Phaser and it comfortably fits 3 stomps in a 1590bb.
Yes, but does your foot step on one stomp and not the other two?
4 in a 1590bb? That insanity!
I wear boots and do just fine. Granted I wear an equivalent to a men's 8.
indeed
That looks great. You must have little feet.
With different clipping options. The king of screamers.I've wanted a dual TS board for years, lets make that one happen.
