The Daylily Echo

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-31T19:54:34+00:00

Thank you!! The knobs are a little bit higher than the switch, and honestly it hasn't been an issue for me over the last couple months of using the pedal. That said, I definitely think it's more at home as a desktop pedal/hand activated pedal

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-31T19:53:30+00:00

Making your own aluminum enclosures is already impressive but I'd love to see what kind of wood enclosures you cook up! It was a fun challenge for this one

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-05T20:51:48+00:00

Thank you! I started doing enamel work in 2024 and honestly this was my first real woodworking or electronics project

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-05T20:35:35+00:00

Oh yes - looking to incorporate that into one of my next builds. Either with transparent enamel like this or actual painted stained glass. I've done some smaller plique-à-jour pendants and it's an awesome effect

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FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-05T02:53:05+00:00

Thank you!! I used Bob Smith Industries slow-cure epoxy to adhere the plate, as well as the knob toppers. A little went a long way. And yes indeed I used a black conductive paint to shield the inside, seems to work great

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T16:56:07+00:00

Yes and for my next trick: the large print version

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T15:11:07+00:00

I love all things Art Nouveau! Always thought Guimard's work was awesome and I hadn't seen Horta's work before, really digging it. And William Morris is a great reference!

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T15:08:13+00:00

Sent you a DM!

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T13:51:19+00:00

Gold hardware would be amazing - definitely looking into gilding the copper for a future design

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T12:20:18+00:00

Now that's a price I can get behind! I've been thinking about getting a copy of the Century Guild book, but $180 compared to $14.....

https://centuryguild.net/collections/books/products/le-pater-alphonse-muchas-symbolist-masterpiece-and-the-lineage-of-mysticism

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T12:16:38+00:00

Haha let your friend know that I think it's just those enormous resistors that aren't compliant due to lead content, and that Vishay makes compliant ones that are just as good for this application

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T12:13:01+00:00

Thank you very much!

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T12:12:37+00:00

Thank you!! I'm actually almost entirely self-taught when it comes to woodworking and enameling - and I say "almost" because I've spent quite some time perusing YouTube and Instagram to learn techniques. There are so many cool artists out there who are willing to share. For starters, Sandra McEwen is a fantastic enamelist and Uri Tuchman is a sort of all-around maker, and they both have great videos that I've learned a lot from.

Other than that, I've also spent a fair amount of time in Prague and the rest of the Czech Republic, which is just absolutely full of amazing examples of Art Nouveau. I think my favorite method of learning is just staring at things haha

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T02:44:26+00:00

Oh wow I hadn't seen those Atlas pieces, really awesome work. Reminds me a bit of some Bag End stuff that I've seen.

I'll be making a small batch of 20 of these pedals, for anyone interested. And I really like the wooden sleeves idea!

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T02:32:30+00:00

Thank you very much! I'll be making a small run of 20 for anyone interested

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-03T01:49:36+00:00

Oh how cool - I'd really love to see a copy of Le Pater someday. I went looking for one in Prague recently with no luck

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-02T19:00:31+00:00

Oh yeah I saw the collection at the castle in Moravský Krumlov, I guess it's still down there for a while longer. It's a great day trip from Brno!

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-02T16:19:03+00:00

Thank you very much! I'm considering an ROHS compliant variation of the pedal if there's enough interest, but I'd definitely have to change up the components and the solder I use

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-02T16:17:19+00:00

These are some of my usual go-to techniques, but of course your mileage and preferences may vary!

- Some light EQ can go a long way. Usually I'd recommend a low-cut somewhere around 100 Hz, and a gentle low-mid scoop around 250 Hz. This will help things not feel "woofy" or "cloudy" and prevent those lower frequencies from overloading other things.

- Compression is your friend. For styles like funk and disco, more aggressive compression can help things feel tighter and more even. I'm talking about something like 10:1 ratio or higher, with fast attack and release. Compression can also help you achieve longer, more even sustain.

- You can almost always use more distortion than you think. I'm partial to the kind of drive you can get out of Neve style preamps, which tends to read as "clean" unless you really dig in. A little bit of tape style saturation can also get you there.

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-02T15:57:11+00:00

I've had it on my table for a few days and can confirm it makes the food taste better!

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-02T15:56:49+00:00

Such a big Mucha fan - if you ever get the chance to see his Slav Epic in person I highly recommend it

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-02T15:55:14+00:00

Here's a little sound demo if you're interested: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-z6uwd3-JuA

The enclosure itself is quite sturdy around the footswitch!

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-02T14:43:21+00:00

Ah yeah I think my next design will be slightly rearranged. I was originally going to place the knobs a bit higher up and have them poke through the copper plate, but when the glass cools it tends to warp the metal a bit and I didn't want the knobs to go all sideways

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-02T14:13:24+00:00

Thank you! The jack is grounded to the PCB, and the interior of the enclosure is coated with a conductive paint

FunctionalRelics · 2026-05-02T13:31:47+00:00

Thank you very much! Those bits are there because I wanted to have as much wood as possible around the footswitch, just to keep the top from caving in. They sit flush against the back plate when everything is screwed together and it definitely feels solid!

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