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jimilee said:
That’s weird looking, almost looks like perf.
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Its the same as vero just with thru hole eyelets. If you decide to do a pot mounted vero id imagine using this would be easier to use. The tracks run from one side to the other. Theres another configuration where its set up just like a breadboard.
 
steviejr92 said:
Its the same as vero just with thru hole eyelets. If you decide to do a pot mounted vero id imagine using this would be easier to use. The tracks run from one side to the other. Theres another configuration where its set up just like a breadboard.
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these?
stompboxparts.com

Strip Board - 44x32 Holes

Top Quality Parts for Guitar Effects Pedals and DIY Music Devices. Knobs, Pots, Switches, Kits, LEDs, Enclosures, Jacks, Wire, Resistors, Capacitors, Semiconductors
stompboxparts.com stompboxparts.com

they look real sturdy. but i wonder how difficult they are to apply the trace cuts...
$4 each.... getting close to buying a PCB there...
 
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owlexifry said:
i’ve changed it once, but i think the performance of its sucking power drops dramatically after a few hours use (20-30? i have no idea) and so i give the filter a good rinse and every now and then.

i guess that doesn’t really do much good when it’s supposed to be a ‘carbon filter’ or whatever, but for me the main point is to suck fumes away, there’s a window directly in front of the desk so i’m not too bothered if the filters ‘aren’t doing anything’ 🤷🏻‍♂️
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I'd open my window too if it wasn't still snowing here, jeez luise I've had enough of Poland's 6 month winters.
 
owlexifry said:
these?
stompboxparts.com

Strip Board - 44x32 Holes

Top Quality Parts for Guitar Effects Pedals and DIY Music Devices. Knobs, Pots, Switches, Kits, LEDs, Enclosures, Jacks, Wire, Resistors, Capacitors, Semiconductors
stompboxparts.com stompboxparts.com

they look real sturdy. but i wonder how difficult they are to apply the trace cuts...
$4 each.... getting close to buying a PCB there...
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Yes those. I use a razorblade to make my cuts. Both sides of the board get scored then simply bend over an edge and it snaps. They're made of fiberglass be sure to sand down the edges afterwards.

Just be sure to make your cuts on both sides because of the plated thru hole eyelets! I like to put my jumpers on the backside and my components on the other.

EDIT: DUH you only asked about the trace cuts lol I know they tell you to not use a drill but i use one havent had any problems.
 
steviejr92 said:
Yes those. I use a razorblade to make my cuts. Both sides of the board get scored then simply bend over an edge and it snaps. They're made of fiberglass be sure to sand down the edges afterwards.

Just be sure to make your cuts on both sides because of the plated thru hole eyelets! I like to put my jumpers on the backside and my components on the other.

EDIT: DUH you only asked about the trace cuts lol I know they tell you to not use a drill but i use one havent had any problems.
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DW i also use a knife to cut boards to size ;)

yeah making the trace cuts on these looks like a fair bit more effort than the usual phenolic boards.

i use one of these:

Spot Face Cutter for Strip Boards | Jaycar Electronics

The spot face cutter is designed to neatly remove copper track on strip type prototyping boards.
www.jaycar.com.au www.jaycar.com.au
 
Thanks to @jimilee I am making my first Rat. A Deucetone board means I have a lot of clipping diode options to play with. I am going to forego the germanium unless I choose to repurpose some low gain npn transistors as diodes and I think I will only have 914s on the left side of the board (building it to run in parallel) so that means I will have some options. Any favorite clipping arrangements I should try? I know I have seen a few mentioned here, but just tossing out a net to see what I reel in.
 
owlexifry said:
DW i also use a knife to cut boards to size ;)

yeah making the trace cuts on these looks like a fair bit more effort than the usual phenolic boards.

i use one of these:

Spot Face Cutter for Strip Boards | Jaycar Electronics

The spot face cutter is designed to neatly remove copper track on strip type prototyping boards.
www.jaycar.com.au www.jaycar.com.au
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Oh man this just made life so much easier. I’m adding it to the cart! Thanks for the link dude. Anyone who’s made cuts by hand with drill bits knows how bad it sucks 🤣
 
steviejr92 said:
Oh man this just made life so much easier. I’m adding it to the cart! Thanks for the link dude. Anyone who’s made cuts by hand with drill bits knows how bad it sucks 🤣
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what?! surely you can get something like this from where you are?

it's quite perplexing when reading about folks around the world using ?drill bits? by hand to make trace cuts, when this little tool has always been available (for me) from the local electronics/hobby joint.

but then ive also read about folks using a power drill / drill press to make trace cuts - which does sound a lot quicker/ more effective method.
 
owlexifry said:
what?! surely you can get something like this from where you are?

it's quite perplexing when reading about folks around the world using ?drill bits? by hand to make trace cuts, when this little tool has always been available (for me) from the local electronics/hobby joint.

but then ive also read about folks using a power drill / drill press to make trace cuts - which does sound a lot quicker/ more effective method.
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Im sure there is i just havent seen of one of these lol im still relatively new to this hobby. :cool:
 
GizzWizzKing said:
Thanks to @jimilee I am making my first Rat. A Deucetone board means I have a lot of clipping diode options to play with. I am going to forego the germanium unless I choose to repurpose some low gain npn transistors as diodes and I think I will only have 914s on the left side of the board (building it to run in parallel) so that means I will have some options. Any favorite clipping arrangements I should try? I know I have seen a few mentioned here, but just tossing out a net to see what I reel in.
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I really like red LEDs and CMOS trannies. You dirty rat actually sounds really good, 1n270s are a good selection. The other set I like is the 1.2v zeners Robert sells. You could go asymmetrical with 914s if you wanted too. So many options, but these are some of my favs. I would socket them and see what you like, even mix and match.
 
jimilee said:
I really like red LEDs and CMOS trannies. You dirty rat actually sounds really good, 1n270s are a good selection. The other set I like is the 1.2v zeners Robert sells. You could go asymmetrical with 914s if you wanted too. So many options, but these are some of my favs. I would socket them and see what you like, even mix and match.
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Gracias! I like the idea of asymmetric 914s on one side for sure. Never been a rat fan so I am trying to get a wide range on this one to see if I want to dive further down any rabbit holes. For sure will be socketing the opamp as well to explore that.
 
owlexifry said:
what?! surely you can get something like this from where you are?

it's quite perplexing when reading about folks around the world using ?drill bits? by hand to make trace cuts, when this little tool has always been available (for me) from the local electronics/hobby joint.

but then ive also read about folks using a power drill / drill press to make trace cuts - which does sound a lot quicker/ more effective method.
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The vero cutter costs about 17 euros in Europe last I checked and I can't find it in Poland so drill bit it is
 
andare said:
The vero cutter costs about 17 euros in Europe last I checked and I can't find it in Poland so drill bit it is
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that’s an obscene price :(
i guess at least with a shorter drill bit, it’s close enough, especially if you can find something to make a nice ‘handle’
 
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