Rpschultz13
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Anyone know what enclosure the Peterson Mini is?
1.8"w x 3.7" tall
46mm x 94mm
1.8"w x 3.7" tall
46mm x 94mm
Peterson Mini Enclosure?
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Rpschultz13
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Nah, that's a Hammond 1590A. Probably.
Ginsly
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A typical 1590a is just a tad too small, but it looks like these might fit the bill: https://lovemyswitches.com/1590a-enclosure-gorva-design-m45-bare-aluminum/
"These top-notch enclosures are a bit larger than the normal 1590A enclosures you might be used to, so be sure to check the measurements when creating your drill template."
Rpschultz13
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Interesting. Good find.
Ginsly
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Had no idea! A bit pricey for a tiny enclosure, but still, good to know it exists. It'd be fun (read: maddening) to try and cram a one-knob fuzz in there with a battery...
Rpschultz13
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I don't get why people STILL use batteries. Buy a decent power supply and be done with it. A daisy chained one-spot is fine for many situations, or get an isolated supply. Maybe I'm missing something.
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Ginsly
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Thanks for sharing. Most don’t. That’s good.
No one is using batteries in lieu of a modern, isolated power supply, though. The latter is a non-negotiable utility that every musician needs, you’re absolutely correct.
In a fuzz they can last many years, and may have a noticeable impact on sound that even a starved power supply can’t replicate (carbon zinc esp). Plus, as a gigging musician it can be a nice safety net, like in a smoke detector. I had a DC jack crunched before a show once, but it was a Boss pedal so I popped a battery in and was all set.
Again, this is the exception and not the rule, as most builders don’t include snaps anymore.
Rpschultz13
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Yeah some of the VooDoo supplies have a SAG feature, never used it. But for fuzz I can see it. But I am surprised to see a lot of the DIY builds (Aion, PPCB) do allow for the battery option if needed. Like you say, the exception... maybe 1% of all pedals built actually use the battery?!? Just guessing.
Robert
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Granted there is only one jack and no 3PDT, but I feel like it should be possible with some clever engineering if the circuit / layout is compact enough.
This is my little tone generator and an example where a battery is the only thing that makes sense. It's only advantage over a true function generator is it's simplicity. If I had to connect a DC power supply each time I'd just grab the real thing.... but most of the time I just need a tone. I don't care about the frequency, duty cycle, etc...
This is my little tone generator and an example where a battery is the only thing that makes sense. It's only advantage over a true function generator is it's simplicity. If I had to connect a DC power supply each time I'd just grab the real thing.... but most of the time I just need a tone. I don't care about the frequency, duty cycle, etc...
Rpschultz13
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Yeah... I noticed that in the Coming Soon section. Waiting for build documents!
Ginsly
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Bingo! This is EXACTLY the type of situation a battery is perfect for! I mean, do people plug their multimeters into a power supply..? I doubt it.
Rpschultz13
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Well yes but a little different than a guitar pedal. A multimeter on a battery can last a year or more. Probably same with this tone generator because it isn't on for hours at a time like a guitar pedal. When I turn my pedalboard on for a gig it's on for 5-6 hours, probably like most musicians. So yes that tone generator on a battery is perfect.
Ginsly
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Eh... I have some battery-only fuzz pedals I've had for years, and have only recently removed the (still chuggin) 9v for fear that it would leak due to age! Ha... It's crazy how low the draw is for many dirt circuits. I tested a Bosstone on an mA meter once and it didn't even register!
One Control use two methods for making their enclosures. The mini pedals I have the enclosures seem to be CNC cut out of billet (!). The sides are parallel rather than sightly sloped as you find in cast enclosures. They also cast a really nice 1590B size enclosure - I have an Animals Pedals Diamond Peak OD which has One Control molded into the casting inside. A real quality casting with some weight to it.
I also have a Peterson mini tuner and it is indeed a custom piece folded from steel. I imagine that's the only way they could get both jacks on the top edge. It's a great tuner!
I also have a Peterson mini tuner and it is indeed a custom piece folded from steel. I imagine that's the only way they could get both jacks on the top edge. It's a great tuner!
