Duocast enclosure depth

almondcity

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The build docs list 1590BBM enclosure. I assume it's similar to the 1590BBS, but what is the required enclosure depth? I probably will go with a 1590XX since that seems to be the only applicable size Tayda carries and it has 39.5 mm depth. I know this build has the transformer which I assume is pretty tall.
 
Will the TY-141P (18mm x 20.6mm x 19mm not including pins) fit between the footswitches if you offboard wire it?

PCB is 37mm High, 1590BB height is 89.5mm (and depth of 29mm) — give some extra room for the 16mm pots, say 20mm and that still leaves you with about 32mm between the bottom wall and the PCB. Should fit; I'd use shielded wire just in case.

A 1590XX would leave room for lots of mods, though!
 
And here it is built and implemented.

 
If I had easier access to the printer I’d just print some for whoever wanted them. That’s why I shared the file.
 
I understand there are hobbyists that will print 3d objects upon request for a small fee but I have never tried to track them down. Sort of an offshoot of the Maker groups.
 
So a little info on printing this.. the file I made available is a STEP file which allows you to open and modify. In order to print you will likely need to open it in some software that reads step and save as an STL file
 
I'm curious too. I ordered a 1590BBS from stompboxparts thinking that the dimensions look like they will work. Love to hear more anecdotal evidence on it.

Also what is everyone using HFE-wise? I keep reading around 70-80 but I watched this pedal teardown of the original pedal and the Ge HFE was 216!

 
I used Tayda's BB2, and it worked great!
I would think higher gain may be beneficial, as the duocast has internal gain trim pots for high and low levels. Say it with me: "Use sockets and try a bunch!"
 
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Which Knobs did you use Markus? The ones i got from BLMS need longer pot shafts.
Hey Phil,

I used these:


When I fit knobs I always take 2 plectrums and stack them underneath the knobs so I have the same height on all knobs and then tighten them.
If the holes of the knobs are too deep for the potshafts, I sometimes take a perforator (hole puncher for paper) and punch out some "dots" out of an old plectrum and fit these in the hole itself, as a "heightener"
 
Hey Phil,

I used these:


When I fit knobs I always take 2 plectrums and stack them underneath the knobs so I have the same height on all knobs and then tighten them.
If the holes of the knobs are too deep for the potshafts, I sometimes take a perforator (hole puncher for paper) and punch out some "dots" out of an old plectrum and fit these in the hole itself, as a "heightener"
Thanks for the quick reply Markus

I wonder if these are the same. They certainly look it.


At the moment with the ones I have I need my pot shafts to be a couple of mm longer.

So I’m willing to try these or yours for an easier option.

Will see how I go.
 
Hey Phil,

I used these:


When I fit knobs I always take 2 plectrums and stack them underneath the knobs so I have the same height on all knobs and then tighten them.
If the holes of the knobs are too deep for the potshafts, I sometimes take a perforator (hole puncher for paper) and punch out some "dots" out of an old plectrum and fit these in the hole itself, as a "heightener"
That’s very clever, I’m going to steal your technique!
 
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