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One question - how do you drill your enclosures? Do you have templates or a drilling jig?
I have a template jig that fits over the box. (a sheet metal top and 4 wood rails) It has 4 different knob configurations. 2, 3, 4 and 5 hole patterns. I put a number next to each hole so for the 4 hole pattern each hole has a 4 next to it and so on for each pattern. I have one for each box size and for all my "Standard" pedals. For the custom and dual pedals I measure and mark everything with a square and ruler.
jwar wrote:Also the board that was used for this was a fucking BITCH to solder on. It doesn't seem to want the solder to stick to it at all. Dunno what it's made out of but fuck me I'd avoid it in the future.
dunno if this would have helped but sometimes ive had similar problems cured by rubbing down such a problematic board with some fine steel wool to get rid of whatever shit is on the surface that you can't see and is ruining your life.
Officer Bukowski wrote:^ I was wondering the same thing. Also curious how you drill the holes through those beautiful plates. Do you install the plates before drilling?
I need to get a drill press.
I imagine its just pcb copper clad. should be simple to drill.
jwar wrote:Also the board that was used for this was a fucking BITCH to solder on. It doesn't seem to want the solder to stick to it at all. Dunno what it's made out of but fuck me I'd avoid it in the future.
dunno if this would have helped but sometimes ive had similar problems cured by rubbing down such a problematic board with some fine steel wool to get rid of whatever shit is on the surface that you can't see and is ruining your life.
That's a good idea! I didn't even think of that. I actually have some very fine steel wool I bought yesterday because I'm preparing for some etching. I'll give that a shot.
I do want to add a LED to it too. That's as simple as an extra resistor right?
Also, as far as etching goes. What do you guys do with the acid when you're done with an etch? What I mean is, what is the proper way of disposing it?
"I do not have the ability to think rationally 90% of the time and I also change my mind at the drop of a hat".
After a little frustration, a replaced iron tip, a wasted fully populated board, and lots of testing, I finally finished BlindToFaith's BlueGreen Muff.
Tone-bypass, mids knob, flat mids switch, and presence toggle.
skullservant wrote:After a little frustration, a replaced iron tip, a wasted fully populated board, and lots of testing, I finally finished BlindToFaith's BlueGreen Muff.
Tone-bypass, mids knob, flat mids switch, and presence toggle.
I couldn't help but notice it says "Dirge Electronics" on the plate.. That's funny, we call my drummer/good friend Dirge because his old fake ID had some dude named Jaime Ledergerber or something on it. We couldn't really figure out how to pronounce Ledergerber so we call him Dirge haha
Those Mudbunny PCBs rock. I have one over here just begging to be populated.
