Mini Parentheses Fuzz

[jimrobz]

Quick question, it looks like there's a discrepancy between the silk screen on my board and the build docs for this pedal. From looking at the schematic of the pedal, it seems like D2 + D3 should have the cathode pointed down like here, but my board says otherwise. Just wanted to get a second pair of eyes before I mess things up per usual

 

[Barry]

Haven't built that one, but as a general rule it's best to follow the silkscreen. You may want to wait and see if PedalPcb or someone who's built one chimes in

 

[Robert]

The markings on your PCB are accurate for your revision of the PCB. (which is the newest revision)

Keep in mind that the band marking on germanium diodes isn't consistent, so it's best to measure your diodes to determine the anode / cathode.

If you want to build the pedal to the specs of the first run of the original then install them backwards to how your PCB is printed. This is technically incorrect, and has caused issues in some builds, but it's true to the first run of the original.

If you want to build the pedal to the specs of the newer revisions of the original then install them as your silkscreen is printed. This is probably the best choice, but the choice is yours.

 

[jimrobz]

The markings on your PCB are accurate for your revision of the PCB. (which is the newest revision)

Keep in mind that the band marking on germanium diodes isn't consistent, so it's best to measure your diodes to determine the anode / cathode.

If you want to build the pedal to the specs of the first run of the original then install them backwards to how your PCB is printed. This is technically incorrect, and has caused issues in some builds, but it's true to the first run of the original.

If you want to build the pedal to the specs of the newer revisions of the original then install them as your silkscreen is printed. This is probably the best choice, but the choice is yours.

Perfect, thanks for the explanation!