Brett
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Another board that was generously sent to me by @fig!
Thank you to @Chuck D. Bones (circuit design), @cooder (PCB design), and @fig (for the logistics).
I have very little experience (so far) with germanium transistors so I wasn't sure what to expect with this one other than a boost. It's so much more than a boost though! The toggle switch was cleverly designed by @Chuck D. Bones to deliver three very unique sounds. I'm confident that this one is going to stay on the board because it seems incredibly useful.
I ended up using a 2N5246 in Q1 (generously sent to me by @Chuck D. Bones, thanks!) tested with -1.46v Vp and 4.27mA Idss. I haven't fully committed to the germanium that's shown in the gut shot, so I'm leaving that one socketed temporarily.
You're probably thinking, he installed the JFET the wrong way. The 2N5246 has a different pinout than the footprint on the PCB. I learned this the hard way when I tested the first 2N5246 for Vp and released ALL of the magic smoke, lol.
Enclosure is Tayda matte dark grey with UV printing and UV spot gloss.
Thanks to all those involved in the creation of this one! It was a fun build and I'm really digging it so far!
Thank you to @Chuck D. Bones (circuit design), @cooder (PCB design), and @fig (for the logistics).
I have very little experience (so far) with germanium transistors so I wasn't sure what to expect with this one other than a boost. It's so much more than a boost though! The toggle switch was cleverly designed by @Chuck D. Bones to deliver three very unique sounds. I'm confident that this one is going to stay on the board because it seems incredibly useful.
I ended up using a 2N5246 in Q1 (generously sent to me by @Chuck D. Bones, thanks!) tested with -1.46v Vp and 4.27mA Idss. I haven't fully committed to the germanium that's shown in the gut shot, so I'm leaving that one socketed temporarily.
You're probably thinking, he installed the JFET the wrong way. The 2N5246 has a different pinout than the footprint on the PCB. I learned this the hard way when I tested the first 2N5246 for Vp and released ALL of the magic smoke, lol.
Enclosure is Tayda matte dark grey with UV printing and UV spot gloss.
Thanks to all those involved in the creation of this one! It was a fun build and I'm really digging it so far!
. I'm kidding, hit me up anytime dude! I enjoy doing this stuff and since having to close my 10+ year small business down in the latter part of last year, I've had a little spare time on my hands. I'd be happy to help you
