Re: The D.I.Y. thread.

stilwel · Post by **stilwel** » Sat May 07, 2016 12:12 pm

I call this my Fanta Fuzz...because the orange knobs remind me of Orange Fanta.

I started with a BYOC Lil' Fuzz kit.
http://buildyourownclone.com/collection" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... l-fuzz-kit

I made a couple of changes to the stock Lil' Fuzz:
I always run my Gain/Fuzz knob on max so I hard wired the Fuzz to maximum (2k resistor) and removed the Fuzz pot.
I like having access to the BIAS pot so I installed an Alpha 25k pot for added flexibility.
The stock 2.2uF input capacitor is too bassy for me so I added a Bright/Fat switch to select between 33nF (Bright) and 0.33uF (Fat) input capacitors.

This Fuzz sounds pretty incredible and is amazingly small!

As you can see, I have the 33nF cap board mounted and the switch puts the 0.33uF in parallel.
I might bump that one up just a bit for a touch more low-end.

And here's a bonus shot of it next to a ginormous EJ Fuzz and a Fuzz Factory clone that used to look smallish.

StevenO · Post by **StevenO** » Sun May 15, 2016 7:02 am

What kind of switch would I need in order to convert a 2 position slider switch into a footswitch? Just a standard dpdt switch?

millarman9111993 · Post by **millarman9111993** » Sun May 15, 2016 9:21 am

StevenO wrote:What kind of switch would I need in order to convert a 2 position slider switch into a footswitch? Just a standard dpdt switch?

Yep

StevenO · Post by **StevenO** » Sun May 15, 2016 9:39 am

Suh-wheet.

StevenO · Post by **StevenO** » Tue May 17, 2016 11:15 am

Is it possible to make a maxed-out knob switchable? Basically I'd like to have the knob on a pedal set to a certain setting and then have the ability to make the knob switchable so that it's at full. Possible?

FightingPlankton · Post by **FightingPlankton** » Tue May 17, 2016 11:41 am

StevenO wrote:Is it possible to make a maxed-out knob switchable? Basically I'd like to have the knob on a pedal set to a certain setting and then have the ability to make the knob switchable so that it's at full. Possible?

current will always follow path of least resistance. so wire pot as normal, then make jumper from center lug to 1 side of switch and from outside lug to the other lug on the switch u can use an spst switch for this.

the other way to do it uses a spdt, it does exactly the same thing, but one side of the switch sends signal to pot and the other side sends it straight back to the board. but its exactly the same end result as the above easier method.

StevenO · Post by **StevenO** » Tue May 17, 2016 12:03 pm

Interesting. Could I wire a momentary switch to do the same? Also, when I do go to do this, could I PM you for guidance?

FightingPlankton · Post by **FightingPlankton** » Tue May 17, 2016 12:07 pm

StevenO wrote:Interesting. Could I wire a momentary switch to do the same? Also, when I do go to do this, could I PM you for guidance?

Of course. I'll try to draw up scheme for u too

millarman9111993 · Post by **millarman9111993** » Wed May 18, 2016 10:57 am

Got the first of these done (im making 10)...

Loving how well the graphics turned out.

Trotsky drive into fulltone fat boost into dam meathead with added gain control and "super fat" switch.

stilwel · Post by **stilwel** » Thu May 19, 2016 6:50 pm

While listening to the Cubs vs Brewers game going 13 innings on MLB At Bat last night (What a game!) I was able to build up my new Silver Pony kit (purchased from Alchemy Audio) in one sitting. Mas cafe por favor...

I gave it a quick listen last night to make sure it all works.

#GoCubsGo

StevenO · Post by **StevenO** » Fri May 20, 2016 7:55 am

What drill bit sizes do you use for drilling holes for switches, pots, and jacks?

parry · Post by **parry** » Fri May 20, 2016 9:39 am

Hit up Princess Auto and buy yourself a stepped-bit like this:

$15 or less.

FightingPlankton · Post by **FightingPlankton** » Fri May 20, 2016 9:41 am

StevenO wrote:What drill bit sizes do you use for drilling holes for switches, pots, and jacks?

depends on what size pots you use.
I've included Metric for our non-US member(i personally prefer metric anyway)
i personally use 9/32"(7mm) for pots(if you use 24mm pots you'll need 5/16"(8mm))
3/8"(10mm) for jacks
1/2" or 15/32"(12mm) for power jack and 3pdt
13/64" for LED

My drill bit set (from ace hardware) has convenient little holes in front of the bits so you can stick the parts through to make sure they will fit.

parry · Post by **parry** » Fri May 20, 2016 9:46 am

FightingPlankton wrote:My drill bit set (from ace hardware) has convenient little holes in front of the bits so you can stick the parts through to make sure they will fit.

That's a really cool idea!

thedude99 · Post by **thedude99** » Fri May 20, 2016 10:30 am

Canadian Tire sells the stepping bits for cheap as well. That's were I got mine.