PPCB Squidward 1590a (Bitcrush blue)

OD is Glorious

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Lovely circuit that thickens chords and colors my tone slightly. I used a bitcrush blue enclosure from Love My Switches. There is a kid at my local store who plays bass and I am going to gift this to him - if he wants it. I did not secure the board in the enclosure. Since it has no potentiometer it is not secured. I think the combination of the 100u close to the cover, the LED pressed into the bezel, and the output jack under the board, will all serve to keep everything where it needs to be. I cannot see any movement after rough handling. I also used no insulation on jacks because there is such great separation between connections everywhere.

If anyone wants to get started on 1590a builds this could be a good candidate because it easily fits and there are no potentiometers. The board is diminutive and there are few obstructions or tall caps. I used a low profile switch but probably did not need to. Lumberg jacks and a blue LED with a Stompbox bezel. In fitment, I also dipped the board toward the D.C. jack to get the 100u in there and make room for the D.C. jack. I tried to leave the UV pattern unobstructed by moving the LED and switch to the outer limit. I dig it! I also put a Two Sticks of Derm in a 1590b bitcrush blue enclosure. This was the first time I was able to get in on the monthly LMS limited powder coat drop. I see they have another one right now! They sell out so fast I missed it again.

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After thinking about it some more, I opened it up and I put these two foam pads to hold the board. Even though I don’t think it needed it it’s piece of mind.


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Very nice! One of my favorite circuits. I dig the enclosure. One way you can fasten the pcb in place is using pin headers with the 3PDT daughter board. Examples here and here (I know you saw this 2nd one).

Also, Moonn sells a version with board-mount 3PDT pads. And it has before and after inserts.

 
Very nice! One of my favorite circuits. I dig the enclosure. One way you can fasten the pcb in place is using pin headers with the 3PDT daughter board. Examples here and here (I know you saw this 2nd one).

Also, Moonn sells a version with board-mount 3PDT pads. And it has before and after inserts.

Thanks for the tip. I like that method you linked to kind of like the way @MichaelW connects his foot switch breakout board
 
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