Help removing the buffer from a TC Boost + Line Driver & Distortion

stinkfeet

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I'm working on making my own boards for a TC Boost + Line Driver & Distortion and I want to omit the bypass buffer circuit and I was hoping someone could show me what I need to axe.
 

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First thing I'd do is redraw the entire schematic in DIYLC, or whatever you're using to lay out your PCB.

Do you have/use DIYLC (DoItYourselfLayoutCreator)?
If not, it's a free/donate-something software program that's great for drawing schematics and layouts.
I find DIYLC easier to knock up a schematic quickly than in Eagle, but probably only because I'm still struggling to learn Eagle (and may switch to KiCad soon).

A redraw will clean up the schematic, make it easier to look at and —importantly— let you subtract/add bits of the schematic as needed.


As for the actual ripping out of the buffered bypass, I'm not knowledgeable enough to work that out.


I'll haZard a guess that the entire block at the end can be omitted. 🤷‍♂️


TC Booster+ Linedriver & Distortion SCHEMATIC buffer removal.jpg
 
First thing I'd do is redraw the entire schematic in DIYLC, or whatever you're using to lay out your PCB.

Do you have/use DIYLC (DoItYourselfLayoutCreator)?
If not, it's a free/donate-something software program that's great for drawing schematics and layouts.
I find DIYLC easier to knock up a schematic quickly than in Eagle, but probably only because I'm still struggling to learn Eagle (and may switch to KiCad soon).

A redraw will clean up the schematic, make it easier to look at and —importantly— let you subtract/add bits of the schematic as needed.


As for the actual ripping out of the buffered bypass, I'm not knowledgeable enough to work that out.


I'll haZard a guess that the entire block at the end can be omitted. 🤷‍♂️


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I'm working on making a schematic in easyEDA right now. I was thinking the same thing about just removing that entire block, but I'm not certain.
 
I'm confused about how this DPDT is wired

See the two lines that look like an equal sign? Those are the contacts, they slide left and right to close the switch.

Pink, Yellow, and Blue is one pole. (The connection will either be Yellow to Pink or Yellow to Blue, depending on switch position)
Brown, Green, and Purple is the other pole. (The connection will either be Green to Brown or Green to Purple)

Pay attention to the jumpers, green will always be connected to blue and brown regardless of switch position.
 
Sorry, I've been forgetting to post how far I've gotten with the schematic. I haven't figured out the buffer yet, But this is what I have
 

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