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    Harmonic Percolator (Giblet schematic) Balance at full loses some oomph

    No, I forgot lol. That said, I started building these without the Balance knob, and only a Harmonics. I will breadboard another one in a bit and check and see if the suggested methods work.
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    Harmonic Percolator (Giblet schematic) Balance at full loses some oomph

    It just loses a bit of volume and drive. Its like the last 3% of the pot curve actually decreases a bit instead of continuing its upwards trajectory.
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    Harmonic Percolator (Giblet schematic) Balance at full loses some oomph

    Sorry all, wasnt sure how to word this. I have built a pile of these and each one essentially seems to fall off juuuust a bit when the Balance pot (A50k) is at max. I tried searching, didnt see anything posted, so I figured Id ask, I hope this hasnt been beaten to death and I just wasnt able...
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    Wire management

    Can anyone share their method to manage wires for turret or pseudo-turret and Other DIY builds that have wires coming out to the off board parts all over the place? I’m trying to have a clean, aesthetically pleasing method without the wires becoming a rats nest under the pcb. I’ve attached an...
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    Planning on building a Skeptical Boost?

    What are you referring to? The one I build calls for a TC1044 charge pump. Are the v1 tech docs different?
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    Pedals w/ clipping diodes: Matching vF?

    Ah man, I never even thought to test leakage lol. I don’t think my Peak tests this…
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    Pedals w/ clipping diodes: Matching vF?

    So, I read a couple posts about how some pedals with multiple transistors need to be matched (for octave properties) but what about clipping diodes? I suspect I am overthinking on the subject along with a lack of knowledge on said subject... What about a pedal that has 2 x Ge clipping diodes...
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    Volume output question (Dead End FX Spectrum)

    Hi All, I'm still learning so I was hoping someone could look at this schematic of the Dead End FX Spectrum and tell me if there is a resistor(s) that effect the overall output of volume. As is, in order to get unity gain, I am roughly 90% up on the Volume knob. I was hoping to get a bit (not...
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    1st turret board build: Interfax Hp-1

    First and foremost, it sounds fantastic. I absolutely love the harmonic percolator, and I have assembled quite a few PCB’s. This is my first turret board build, and am looking for honest critique. What could be improved at first glance? I am aware of come jank, esp the led resistor. I found...
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    Recovered diode identification request

    Excellent! I’m embarrassed to admit but this idea never even occurred to me. Found the schematics and service manual, all it says is silicon diode but it confirms things. Super helpful idea, I have a pile of other electro with questionable components, looks like I have some detective work ahead...
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    Recovered diode identification request

    I pulled a pile Of these diodes from a Hewlett Packard pulse generator. Unknown era, but my guess is 1960’s. There looks to be a Fairchild “F” on the base but I cannot confirm. Vf according to my Peak is .595 to .659 @ 5.00 mA. They are black glass, brown stripe at cathode end and a yellow in...
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    Dead End FX Splinter crackle and static

    Question: I am getting some static and crackle when the pedal is on, but not playing. The catch is, 99% of the components are reclaimed from older obsoleted electronics. I have swapped transistors so it’s likely not that. Any suggestions as to where to start? I wanna say I’ve had this “issue”...
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    N channel JFet ID

    I bought some obsoleted electronics at a local recycler, and there are a ton of these jfet’s. I am having trouble identifying them. Markings are “S” and “F2701”. They sound good in a simple DOD 210 FET strip board circuit. Mostly curious what they are or what they compare to The IDSS for one...
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    Dead End FX Gnawty

    its a Hammond enclosure, maybe a 1590XX? Its whatever the build docs state. I dont have a drill template, I just printed the one that was in the build docs, but I enlarged it to the point it was an exact match to the actual PCB
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    First time using strip board-HP-1 circuit, confused about footswitch wiring

    I am making my first attempt at wiring a circuit using stripboard. HP-1 because I like it and it has a reasonable number of components for my pea brain to grasp. Plugging all the components in is easy, but I am not sure about the footswitch. I have a 3PDT footswitch, how would I wire this...
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    RG Keen leakage breadboard pic request

    Thanks, of course now I realize its listed right there...
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    RG Keen leakage breadboard pic request

    Thanks all, really helpful. @Ginsley, do you happen to know the value of the trimmer in the second pic?
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    IVP Pre-amp Build

    Guys, not sure if I wasn't paying attention this past month of using this pedal or not, but I have noticed some popping upon turning this on and off... 1meg resistor on the input jack? Of is there something else I should be troubleshooting?
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