Members RoboPimp Posted January 11, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by zinzin I've ordered this waterslide decals for laserprinter:http://www.musikding.de/product_info.php?products_id=713i never tried 'em but they say they work well. Cool, I'll keep those in mind. Since my boxes are already powdercoated brown I have to use opaque, light colored inks. But if I paint the boxes white or some other light color I can use something like those decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted January 11, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by orourke I like the concept, but I think it would look better it you did the background in a dark red, it would look more like a real Persian rug. gotta go with brown for now... I think it'll look good but thanks for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Speeddemon Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Hey RP, where will you get them silkscreened then? Or can you do that yourself? Getting boxes silkscreened has always been my biggest problem; I really want it (since it looks better and more 'pro' than decals), but to get it done affordably is near impossible. I had luck with the 2nd batch of MiG*Boost, since I could use the Art Academy's (in Rotterdam) tools and gear for it, but they're really busy now, and the silkscreen-room is always booked by students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted January 11, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 I work for a printing company, we have a whole screen printing building. I can hook you up with screens, but you'd have to build your own frames to hold it all in registration (not hard to do with wood)I have the printers testing the powder coating on the boxes I got to find the best, most durable inks to use on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members covertmusic724 Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 I like both of the pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members desertlimosine Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 i love the carpet pedal design, very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Speeddemon Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by RoboPimp I work for a printing company, we have a whole screen printing building. I can hook you up with screens, but you'd have to build your own frames to hold it all in registration (not hard to do with wood) I have the printers testing the powder coating on the boxes I got to find the best, most durable inks to use on them. Damn, that's luxurious fo sho'! Unfortunately, I myself don't have the space to set up a silk screen window. I'm shopping around locally to see who's got the best price/quality ratio.I wouldn't want to pay $10 a box to have them silk screened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted January 11, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by desertlimosine i love the carpet pedal design, very cool! thanks, I think it's pretty cool too.Speedy, not sure how much we would charge for screening enclosures. I can check into it for ya and let you know, I'm sure it's less than $10 per piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cantoXIII Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 i think your "carpet" design is absolutely beautiful. i disagree with everyone who says that it's too busy. in fact, i think that oftentimes, pedals are too simple and bland looking. nobody goes above and beyond to truly make their pedals stick out from the rest as far as graphics. i believe a pedal is just as much a piece of art as it is a guitar effect. props to you for your awesome design. i especially like that you have a hole in the design where the switch will be so that it doesn't take away from the design, instead it becomes part of the art. i wouldn't change a damn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L6Sguy Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by bieke ...That rug really ties the room together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Speeddemon Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by RoboPimp thanks, I think it's pretty cool too. Speedy, not sure how much we would charge for screening enclosures. I can check into it for ya and let you know, I'm sure it's less than $10 per piece. Yeah, let me know.If it's a good price, I could have Kirk @ Pedalparts forward the powdercoated enclosures to you and then you could send them to me. Ofcourse I'd pay for both the shipping-costs.But there's a chance a DIY-guy in Holland can do it too, for $4-5-ish per enclosure (small batches, like 10-20 pedals), it depends on your price + shipping what would be cheaper ofcourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToadWorks Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by bieke I think it's beautifulThat rug really ties the room together calmer than you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToadWorks Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by RoboPimp you're a {censored}ing GENIUS MAN!!! thanks - I think you've just helped me come up with a name for it... the Magic Carpet tremolo or maybe the Flying Carpet Muncher! about the color, I'm stuck with the brown for a while as I bought a box of the brown powder coated boxes toadworks was selling a little while ago. Thanks Toadworks for an awesome deal and super fast shipping. I am gunna try white ink for this one and yellow for my overdrive: Just a heads up, Allen Amps already has a Brown Sugar amp.... so if're planning on Marketing them, might want to consider the wordmark issue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted January 11, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by cantoXIII i think your "carpet" design is absolutely beautiful. i disagree with everyone who says that it's too busy. in fact, i think that oftentimes, pedals are too simple and bland looking. nobody goes above and beyond to truly make their pedals stick out from the rest as far as graphics. i believe a pedal is just as much a piece of art as it is a guitar effect. props to you for your awesome design. i especially like that you have a hole in the design where the switch will be so that it doesn't take away from the design, instead it becomes part of the art. i wouldn't change a damn thing. thanks bro, I appreciate it. I thought they came out OK for my first tries. Just a heads up, Allen Amps already has a Brown Sugar amp.... so if're planning on Marketing them, might want to consider the wordmark issue....thanks for the heads up, yeah I knew that. I am really only making these for myself and a few friends. also, thanks again for the nice enclosures and the excellent service! Toadworks is a class act! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robzilla Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by RoboPimp I have a bunch of these brown project boxes and I'm getting ready to make a few screens for them. What do you think of my idea for the graphics for my trem pedal? {censored}in amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members edster Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Very Cool! What type of circuit are you using for the OD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted January 11, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by edster Very Cool! What type of circuit are you using for the OD? Thanks,I'm working on a FET based overdrive. I'll post some clips when it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members godard Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 I gotta say the carpet is growing on me, at first it seemed a little busy but the more I look at it the more I dig it... And so Zinzin doesn't feel left out, I think I like the second of your designs better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Speeddemon Posted January 11, 2006 Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by RoboPimp Thanks, I'm working on a FET based overdrive. I'll post some clips when it's done. Btw, put some hidden/subliminal Arabic messages in the carpet, like "I like falafel" or "My penis is larger than that of my camel".Might draw some attention from the NSA, but a little publicity goes a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members itstartsstoppin Posted January 12, 2006 Members Share Posted January 12, 2006 Great idea, im just not to big on the color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted January 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 12, 2006 here's my latest pedal design by popular demand: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeHateMe Posted January 12, 2006 Members Share Posted January 12, 2006 Originally posted by RoboPimp here's my latest pedal design by popular demand: I LOVE IT! That is sa-weet!The only thing I'd change is the "AFRAID..." I'd change it to "FEAR." Balances better w/ DARK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chump5150 Posted January 12, 2006 Members Share Posted January 12, 2006 Originally posted by HeHateMe I LOVE IT! That is sa-weet!The only thing I'd change is the "AFRAID..." I'd change it to "FEAR." Balances better w/ DARK. I like AFRAID better. Although I see your point. The thing is that DARK can be used as both a noun and an adjective... I like it working as an adjective here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted January 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 12, 2006 Originally posted by chump5150 I like AFRAID better. Although I see your point. The thing is that DARK can be used as both a noun and an adjective... I like it working as an adjective here. right, if ANYONE is dark it's riddick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted January 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 12, 2006 the Vin Diesel will be my big muff clone of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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