jhaneyzz
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Just finished this Pedal PCB Stockade I have decided to dub "Paralysis by Analysis"
Let no one say I haven't given the Tube Screamer every possible chance to impress me...
It's basically a Tube Screamer with a ridiculous number of selectable options.
To make this embarrassment of riches even more absurd, I slotted all of the diode pads and came up with a better crunch selection than the granola shelf at Whole Foods.
To keep this from being TOO overwhelming, I carefully mapped out exactly which diode banks corresponded with each selector position and etched the clipping specs on the front of the enclosure.
One unfortunate mistake. I screwed up the labeling of the Gain A and B. I mistakenly assumed the middle switch kicked in the Left hand gain knob, more like it would work on a dual drive pedal. oops.
Be sure to check out the sexy custom indicator jewels... you are about to see a lot of this treatment coming soon. Orange/amber mini marbles with a very carefully back-lit vellum panel diffusing orange LEDs with only a 1k resistor.
I've been working on this for weeks and at this point I'm really happy with them. They are way more impressive in person. because of the way they're lit, the light has a really cool 3D effect when your point of view changes while looking at them.
I've also started etching the back panels (mostly so I remember what the damn pedals are...)
That's the maker's mark I use for my leatherwork. probably need a different one for pedal work.
For this round of etching I came across Hexjibber's excellent guide to etching with Caustic Soda https://diy-guitar-effects.tumblr.com/etching which TOTALLY KICKED ASS. I would however recommend using toner transfer paper over standard glossy stock.
Benefits of Caustic Soda
Let no one say I haven't given the Tube Screamer every possible chance to impress me...
It's basically a Tube Screamer with a ridiculous number of selectable options.
- 8 different input tone caps to let in more or less bass
- 8 clipping options
- 2 gain pots with a stomp to switch them
- PLUS a Boost stomp cause, ya know, MORE is MORE...
To make this embarrassment of riches even more absurd, I slotted all of the diode pads and came up with a better crunch selection than the granola shelf at Whole Foods.
To keep this from being TOO overwhelming, I carefully mapped out exactly which diode banks corresponded with each selector position and etched the clipping specs on the front of the enclosure.
One unfortunate mistake. I screwed up the labeling of the Gain A and B. I mistakenly assumed the middle switch kicked in the Left hand gain knob, more like it would work on a dual drive pedal. oops.
Be sure to check out the sexy custom indicator jewels... you are about to see a lot of this treatment coming soon. Orange/amber mini marbles with a very carefully back-lit vellum panel diffusing orange LEDs with only a 1k resistor.
I've been working on this for weeks and at this point I'm really happy with them. They are way more impressive in person. because of the way they're lit, the light has a really cool 3D effect when your point of view changes while looking at them.
I've also started etching the back panels (mostly so I remember what the damn pedals are...)
That's the maker's mark I use for my leatherwork. probably need a different one for pedal work.
For this round of etching I came across Hexjibber's excellent guide to etching with Caustic Soda https://diy-guitar-effects.tumblr.com/etching which TOTALLY KICKED ASS. I would however recommend using toner transfer paper over standard glossy stock.
Benefits of Caustic Soda
- Less toxic
- It actually helps keep your pipes clean rather than dissolving them.
- Doesn't stain everything it touches (the orange ferric chloride stains in the sink in the laundry room are still not a safe discussion topic with the wife...)
- Cleaner result. much better ability to hold detail and clearly read small type
- No more nail polish! I used a regular sharpie and this Sharpie Oil based paint pen and it TOTALLY resists the caustic soda
- The solution only began eating into the toner after about 20 minutes which is longer than you need to etch anyway.
- One point though.... don't use brushes made out of any sort of hair or bristle... makes sense when you realize that this stuff is basically Drano and is what you use to melt away hair balls.
