Where did I go wrong...

[bokchoi1124]

This is my first pedal build ever. I thought I followed all the instructions but it's clearly not working When it's not engaged it's bypassed properly but when engaged, the LED doesn't turn on and the effect itself does not turn on/engage and so twisting the knobs does absolutely nothing. Anyone know where I can start troubleshooting from? I was making the Closed ciruit booster limiter. (Also i didn't space things properly so that's why my input outputs are on the bottom)

 

[Mixfish]

Oh my goodness... does that mean I gotta take them all out and flip them onto the other side of the pcb... I thought the word side would be the side I place them on

That is what I just did to my Arachnid's 8 position switch, good thing there was 2 in the kit for some reason.

 

[p_wats]

Gotcha! This sounds so awesome. If I change out ICs then will it make extremely different sounds based in what I choose?

Like @Fama already said, only in specific cases. Some folks like to try out different op amps in their drive circuits, for example, or if you've got a case where you have a vintage IC and want to compare it to a modern version (like in a Rat build). I've had cases where switching to a different one helped with ticking, or lowered noise, but it will all depend on the specific circuit.

For solder pumps, I've mostly seen two types (although I assume there are others):

The shit kind: https://www.amazon.com/Teenitor-Solder-Sucker-Desoldering-Removal/dp/B0739LXQ6N

And the good kind: https://www.amazon.com/ENGINEER-Engineer-Solder-Suction-SS-03/dp/B0D7Q293KV

Switching from the first type to the second type helped me a lot (even though I use a cheaper Aliexpress version of the second type). The small piece of silicone tube also helps since you can stick it right in there, so you can suck the solder out before it cools. Just need to clean the tube often or it gets filled with solder.

As someone who just switched to the good kind after a decade or so of the other kind, I can wholeheartedly agree. So much easier to get good suction.

 

[sethaberry]

I've used braid and pumps, but I recently got an electric desoldering gun for replacing joysticks on Xbox controllers. It definitely takes some of the desoldering pain away!

https://a.co/d/021KZPUM