Duo-Phase LFO doesn't oscillate

[catoblepasso]

So the kit requires x4 .47j63 capacitors, but I received only 2 with +2 extra .1j63 in the package.

So, hypotetically, I could still complete the build if I put the two extra .1j63s in the remaining two .47j63 slots. Do you think I can proceed, or is there a risk of creating a black-hole-universe-destroying explosion?

 

[dcfvgb]

Do you think I can proceed, or is there a risk of creating a black-hole-universe-destroying explosion?

"Do you think I can proceed, or is there a risk of creating a black-hole-universe-destroying explosion?" Lmao that's funny!

A little advice, this is a really fun hobby for a lot of ppl, it's easy to get excited and want to finish it all at once. If you start feeling tired, frustrated, take a brake and come back to it later, it's not a race. It's better to have fun with it and take your time.
For me, the bigger the build, the more I take brakes, and the slower I assemble it making sure that every part goes in the correct spot.

You're doing better than most ppl on a first build.

 

[catoblepasso]

"Do you think I can proceed, or is there a risk of creating a black-hole-universe-destroying explosion?" Lmao that's funny!

A little advice, this is a really fun hobby for a lot of ppl, it's easy to get excited and want to finish it all at once. If you start feeling tired, frustrated, take a brake and come back to it later, it's not a race. It's better to have fun with it and take your time.
For me, the bigger the build, the more I take brakes, and the slower I assemble it making sure that every part goes in the correct spot.

You're doing better than most ppl on a first build.

Aye that's the first tough lessons I learned. I succumbed to enthusiasm and curiosity and excitement, but I definitely had to rest. You wouldnt believe the amount of mistakes I made that. night, especially with the wires. Everything seemed to make sense, only to realize the next day that I'd made a million mistakes. They literally flew over my head from exhaustion.

 

[pbrommer]

Think of it this way (and I struggle with this): you learned what didn’t work, what happens when you break something, and you learned how to narrow down where there was a problem. I’d call that a pretty darn good first shot at building a pedal, specifically something that complex.

 

[Diane]

Haha, bro, I'm all too familiar with this situation. When you're building your own stuff, problems can happen anywhere. Let me outline your troubleshooting steps; start with the most likely areas:
Unsure about the resistors? There are many resistor color code calculators online. Check the diagram to see if you've installed them correctly.
Don't solder that .1 capacitor; it needs to be a 470pF one.
Completely cover the photoresistor and LED area. Ambient light can affect its operation, so it's best to check in the dark.
Shine your phone's flashlight on the photoresistor. If there's a frequency sweep effect, the circuit is basically fine.
Use a multimeter to test the two potentiometers to see if they're touching the back of the PCB.
If possible, test the voltage at key points, especially pins 4 and 8 of the IC.