First Pedal Build

[timwebb.pxpx]

Hey guys,

Long story short, I'm doing my first pedal build and I've got some Q's. I'm going to build the Glory Hole and I've bought everything that is on the Build Docs PDF besides the pots. Where should I buy the pots from, and which style pot should I buy? Also, other than the 125b enclosure, what else do I need to buy?

Thanks for obliging a complete novice. I know almost nothing about this stuff ?

 

[TheSin]

I buy my pots and most other items from Tayda. Pots are the pcb mount and I usually buy the round shaft, 6.35mm. You will also need a DC power jack, 2-1/4” jacks, knobs, a 3PDT stomp switch, LED and bezel (3mm is what I get), and some wire. Always socket your IC’s & maybe your transistor if you choose to....I think I got it all.

BTW read the “basic workflow tips“ within this general question section, excellent info!
Good luck on your first build!

 

[timwebb.pxpx]

I buy my pots and most other items from Tayda. Pots are the pcb mount and I usually buy the round shaft, 6.35mm. You will also need a DC power jack, 2-1/4” jacks, knobs, a 3PDT stomp switch, LED and bezel (3mm is what I get), and some wire. Always socket your IC’s & maybe your transistor if you choose to....I think I got it all. Good luck on your first build!

Thank you!! I'll make sure to get all of that ordered too. What website do you purchase from? And what do you mean "socket your IC's and transistor?"

Also, how do you typically color your enclosure? I know powder coating is more durable than spray paint but I don't have the ability to powder coat.

 

[TheSin]

Thank you!! I'll make sure to get all of that ordered too. What website do you purchase from? And what do you mean "socket your IC's and transistor?"

Also, how do you typically color your enclosure? I know powder coating is more durable than spray paint but I don't have the ability to powder coat.

Tayda.com
The sockets allow you to easily change an IC or transistor without having to de-solder it. You’ll need one 8pin socket for the IC and a 3 pin for the transistor. Tayda sells powder coated 125b enclosures in many colors.

8 pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor Solder Type

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www.taydaelectronics.com

 

[timwebb.pxpx]

Tayda.com
The sockets allow you to easily change an IC or transistor workout having to de-solder it. You’ll need one 8pin socket for the IC and a 3 pin for the transistor. Tayda sells powder coated 125b enclosures in many colors.

Thank you dude!! Huge help!!

 

[Barry]

Thank you!! I'll make sure to get all of that ordered too. What website do you purchase from? And what do you mean "socket your IC's and transistor?"

Also, how do you typically color your enclosure? I know powder coating is more durable than spray paint but I don't have the ability to powder coat.

taydaelectronics.com will have powder coated enclosures, and also have them predrilled for many pedalpcb projects

 

[timwebb.pxpx]

Tayda.com
The sockets allow you to easily change an IC or transistor without having to de-solder it. You’ll need one 8pin socket for the IC and a 3 pin for the transistor. Tayda sells powder coated 125b enclosures in many colors.

8 pin DIP IC Socket Adaptor Solder Type

GTK - Get It Fast - Same Day Shipping

www.taydaelectronics.com

Is this the right socket got the transistor?

 

[TheSin]

Is this the right socket got the transistor?

Yep. I’d get like a 20 or 40 pin. You can break off the 3 you need and have extra (I always order extras) for your next build. You can also use them to socket diodes as well.

 

[timwebb.pxpx]

Yep.

Sweet! And when it comes to wire I see that it ranges between AWG 18 to AWG 24. Does it matter which wire I get?

 

[TheSin]

Lots of various feelings and opinions regarding wiring here. I personally use the 24ga solid on my builds without any issues.

This video really helped me out when I first started building. Its a competitors video, but I don’t think anyone will mind.

 

[timwebb.pxpx]

That's so helpful! Im not nearly as nervous as I was before watching that haha

 

[Many__Of__Horror]

Just checking where you got the 2N5457 transistors from as the through hole version is hard to come by & there are fakes out there on eBay etc. I ended up using the SMD (surface mount) version instead with a conversion pcb.

 

[timwebb.pxpx]

Just checking where you got the 2N5457 transistors from as the through hole version is hard to come by & there are fakes out there on eBay etc. I ended up using the SMD (surface mount) version instead with a conversion pcb.

I bought everything I could from http://www.diyguitarpedals.com.au/shop/

Again, I'm a new guy so I'm not sure if these are high quality parts or not.

 

[Many__Of__Horror]

Should be fine there fellow Aussie. I've bought from him a few times.

These guys are also good for local: https://www.pedalpartsaustralia.com/

 

[timwebb.pxpx]

Should be fine there fellow Aussie. I've bought from him a few times.

These guys are also good for local: https://www.pedalpartsaustralia.com/

Thanks dude! If you know of any USA suppliers please let me know!

 

[TheSin]

Thanks dude! If you know of any USA suppliers please let me know!

Here you go:

(*) JFET 2N5457 – Guaranteed Genuine – GuitarPCB

guitarpcb.com

Pricey but supposed to be a reliable source according to some posts on this site.

 

[Barry]

Here you go:

(*) JFET 2N5457 – Guaranteed Genuine – GuitarPCB

guitarpcb.com

Pricey but supposed to be a reliable source according to some posts on this site.

Yes that's a very reliable source