Hi folks!
I’m pretty new at building pedals; I just started doing them this year.
I try to absorb as much info as I can and keep plenty of notes along the way, but I have a couple of noob questions:
I’m pretty new at building pedals; I just started doing them this year.
I try to absorb as much info as I can and keep plenty of notes along the way, but I have a couple of noob questions:
- I like using the 3PDT breakout boards, but I see a lot of folks skip those and wire the stomp switch direct. Is there a benefit to this, or is it just something along the lines of “Ahhh, I just do it that way since I’m used to it”?
- I socket transistors & ICs, but since I’m not 100% confident in my soldering skills, I also heatsink/alligator clip diodes just to be safe. Easy to spot a heatsinked diode since they often look like they sit on stilts above the board! Is using a heatsink an unnecessary precaution for diodes or should I keep doing what I’m doing until I get more comfortable with delicate components? I solder at 370c and I can get in & out reasonably fast for the most part.