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    Sources for powder coated enclosures?

    When I paint I use a water based polyurethane clear coat, which is rough enough that the paint pen has something to sink into, but it's not nearly as absorbent as writing on paper. I never even thought that the surface of the powdercoat could have oil contamination. I'm hesitant to sand the...
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    Sources for powder coated enclosures?

    Your enclosures are the best, in terms of quality, price, and lead time. I try to use the bare PRO series for all my pedals. Can you go into detail on the cleaning process of the enclosures during the prep process? It's something I'd like to refine with my workflow. Also, I've purchased some...
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    Help me choose a layout for my vibe.

    The second set of LEDs is for the LFO? You should make the indicator light dual function as both
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    GeneralTSO Question - Green LED

    It doesn't matter whether it's clear when the LED is off, but when its on the diffused versions of LEDs have a lower forward voltage and are the "default" version when compared to the waterclear superbright version. I would presume that the circuit is designed with the Vf of the diffused...
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    Parts Storage Solutions

    I'm currently trying to sort my garage. I've learned that I need more shelf space than I really need, because if I need to put something away and its spot isn't right in front of me, it's going to become a mess I'll have to deal with later. That and reaching over something so I can put something...
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    My shipping is almost 2 months now at Indianapolis USPS First Class

    I've had shipments get weird in the past. It happens. I would just place a second order for some different boards, and then whenever your first one shows up treat it like a surprise. If you've called the USPS with your tracking number and spoken with someone on the matter, then you've already...
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    How to solder to a broken potentiometer?

    It's easy, just tin your wire and tin the metal tabs that are left. Apply some paste flux to the wire, press the wire onto the tab and apply heat
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    Sources for powder coated enclosures?

    I've purchased a couple from Stomp Box Parts and like the quality of their Pro series.
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    UberDrive (no signal with effect engaged) *now with extra updates!*

    The problem with using that video as an example is they are using single sided circuit boards, whereas our boards are 2 sided and each hole not only has pads on each side, but there is plating inside the hole that connects both pads. The solder makes contact with the pads on both the top and the...
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    UberDrive (no signal with effect engaged) *now with extra updates!*

    I do my solder joints like that and don't have a problem, though I do drag the tip of my iron up the component legs (it's very sensual) to draw excess solder away from the joint first. If you think about it there is more cross sectional area to provide support for the component inside the...
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    Scabbard

    For the iPhone pics, try zooming in just a bit and your close ups will be much more in focus. Are there other fonts available for the letter transfer system you use? Like a cursivey one?
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    Pickup advice- humbucker in a single coil slot

    I've modded my guitars for a long time. I really only started doing pedals because of the soldering iron experience I had changing out guitar pickups. I know what you mean about feeling wary of disturbing the guitar's soul. I number of years ago I had a '16 American Strat I bought brand new...
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    Cobalt Blootleg

    I tried out a couple new primers, in addition to changing my work flow so that I scrub my enclosures with iso moments before painting them. This one worked pretty well. Two mist coats followed by two heavier coats. This was a customer request, and he wanted a metallic blue finish. One of the...
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    The Abyss LDR LED on in bypass

    That is normal operation. The foot switch only changes whether the audio signal is routed into the pedal, and the power for the indicator LED
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    The 2025 Hit Me PIF thread - registration closed (update)

    ok but... is the cat okay???
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    UberDrive (no signal with effect engaged) *now with extra updates!*

    Ok those values all look correct. We've verified the op amp is secured in place correctly and operating correctly as well. Silence when the circuit is engaged usually means the signal is shorted to ground somewhere. How are the pins underneath your tone pot? On the backside of the switch PCB...
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    UberDrive (no signal with effect engaged) *now with extra updates!*

    Pin 8 should not be more than around 9v.. but you're getting 12v? What power supply are you using?
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    Pickup advice- humbucker in a single coil slot

    Your guitar is probably routed like an HSH, so I'd take off the pickguard and confirm that. If it is, then purchase an HSS pickguard and install a Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates into the bridge position. Don't worry about getting the trembucker version, the standard is just fine. If your guitar is...
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    UberDrive (no signal with effect engaged) *now with extra updates!*

    Do you have a multi meter? I would check what voltages you are getting at the 8 pins of the op amp. Put the negative lead on ground and tap the positive lead to each of the op amp's legs in succession and post here what your voltage readings are.
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    UberDrive (no signal with effect engaged) *now with extra updates!*

    Okay, that's a step closer. Can you post a pic of the bottom of the board?
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