Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 20, 2007 Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 I thought this would be a good idea to build a pedal and show it to the forum as i am doing it. Disclaimer -- this may become a complete failure. I've never had a build that didn't work -- maybe this will be the first? But then again, i never showed the web a live build, ugh. Build belongs to Beavis Audio. First thing, i've built plenty of pedals but never owned a rat, which is surprising. So now i will build one I thought the FKR project from Beavis Audio would be a fun one. It has a lot of mods, a lot knobs and plenty of switches. However, the FKR is housed in a rather larger (not huge) chassis. Pet peeve of mine -- i don't like large pedals Everything must be small! This is going to be a challenge, but i will try. The project will start today! And what do ya know, the stuff arrive over the past weekend The soldering iron is heating up. My girlfriend is off to work. Just me and the schematic. I like to build from a PC board (no kits for me). This PC board i bought was a little wide. After a little dremel-ing, the board is now the right size. Fits snuggly inside this chassis -- a Context Engineering Co. 2506H-4N enclosure from Santa Clara, CA. It is slightly wider than a 1590B size enclosure and is also higher, but has just about the same length. The height will be key i hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 20, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 20, 2007 Sizing up the pots and knob location -- hmm I am contemplating building the switch directly to the board...decisions decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Lining up some components before the solder down. I like to lay the resistors vertical like in the zvex pedals to keep things compact. I'm just going to use metal films resistor for the low noise. Who cares about warm carbon composition mojo blowjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members dan-o-guitar Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 But seriously, if you need any help or have any questions, just holler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldCrankyDouche Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Cool. I was just about to start a build. Im gonna try the microwave thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AuttumAttic Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Cool....Im gonna try the microwave thing.BbzzZttt..PpoooFfed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dan-o-guitar Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Cool. I was just about to start a build. Im gonna try the microwave thing. Be sure to put a fluffy kitten in with the pcb to absorb any stray copper neutrons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldCrankyDouche Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 WTF. I just broke my microwave. JK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 haha very funny, made me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 But seriously, if you need any help or have any questions, just holler. when are you going to make the kit available for everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dan-o-guitar Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 when are you going to make the kit available for everyone? FKR kit is in the works from OLC. No ETA yet, probably a few months off.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 FKR kit is in the works from OLC. No ETA yet, probably a few months off.... yay! byoc anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 ic socket is soldered down for the LM308 op amp... coming together slowly... crap 7 pm. Girlfriend coming home soon. Gotta go to the market to cook dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tenoken Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Looking good so far... Order pizza tomorrow night so you can get more done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bt2513 Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Can you go into more detail about how you will mount the switch directly to the board? Maybe I'm missing something nifty about how that enclosure works but I'm not seeing how this will come together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Looking good so far... Order pizza tomorrow night so you can get more done! i really like the combination of cheese, pineapple, jalapenos and tomatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Can you go into more detail about how you will mount the switch directly to the board? Maybe I'm missing something nifty about how that enclosure works but I'm not seeing how this will come together... sure, the enclosure has a separate top and bottom, held together by 2 plates with screws. After the PCB slides in, i will put the switch on followed by the top half of the enclosure. Should work okay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thepostagera Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 i really like the combination of cheese, pineapple, jalapenos and tomatoes Dude! That's my absolute favorite pizza combo as well! However, I find it essential to have the jalapenos and tomatoes diced. And I need a side or two of ranch with that bitch. delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 found a mistake on the parts layout, Q1 should be Q5 (2n5458) near the output jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 finished soldering down primary board. I'll do the switches and and leds next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dap99 Posted August 21, 2007 Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Thanks for doing this! I'm definitely interested in making this pedal so I'll be watching this thread. I hope it works out for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Thanks for doing this! I'm definitely interested in making this pedal so I'll be watching this thread. I hope it works out for ya! hey no problem bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SUPER VELCROBOY Posted August 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2007 Crap, i just realized i ordered the metal can version of the LM308...argh! I suppose i can bend the pins..... The 5 switches will go on the side on the left. They are PC mounted. I cut out a piece with the dremel shown below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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