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My next build is also the first build of my Phido Sound "Big Dog" pedals for the bass guitar. This is the Oorang Airedale, based upon...

I was looking for a better way to hold enclosures steady while I sand them. “Better than holding them with my feet?!” you ask? Maybe so…...

I've always read that the super low ESR is why they are used for power to ground filtering, especially on opamps.

My next build is also the first build of my Phido Sound "Big Dog" pedals for the bass guitar. This is the Oorang Airedale, based upon...

Thanks. The only parts showing any power are the LEDs shown in the schematic. No power to any of the 5 ICs. The only logical thing is...

Which large film capacitors are you using? I have been using Kemet 1µF, which are 5mm wide, but come on long enough leads. They look...

people use them because they are small. otherwise wherever possible, it's best to use film caps. but sometimes large values like 1uF...

hi i am pretty new to pedal making and i was wondering why people uses mlcc caps and what benifits do they have and how can i tell when...

Yep! Clear waterslide. The laserjet pigments don't let much show through, so it's a little easier than inkjet.

This is a stock Circulator. I found Chuck's mod thread, but decided to start stock and modify as needed. So far I'm happy with it! This...

This is a stock Circulator. I found Chuck's mod thread, but decided to start stock and modify as needed. So far I'm happy with it! This...

@MichaelW I was referring to @HamishR post #5 regarding the Eternity Black. It was a few years back so it was a shot in the dark lol...

Very cool. I've been doing waterslide forever and I'm feeling inspired to try this out next time I put in an order for PCBs.

Thanks! I actually looked into getting some similar machine-tag name plates fabricated for a different project and it was super...

Is that clear waterslide? Bravo if so for getting the colors to work out well!