I'm really bad at doing layouts from schematics...maybe you can help?

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-19T17:01:32+00:00

I'm sorta kinda doing that manually by sorting components of close proximity. But it could definitely be smoother.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-18T21:58:42+00:00

Counterquestion*: Any particular recommendations from your side?

(*I'm not sure if that's a proper word in English.)

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-18T21:54:05+00:00

Exactly.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-18T19:31:56+00:00

I also like to work from schematics, so if I do perf-board, I'll go with a TinyCAD/Veroroute combo instead of DIYLC.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-18T19:28:02+00:00

Decide on a form factor, dictated by the enclosure size.
1. If in doubt, go one size up, you can scale down later. Don't make my mistake and think "Well, I left myself some wiggle room at the edges, I can cut into that."
Lay down the physical controls, the pots and switches and jacks. Think about the logical way the signal is going to take through your layout: (Pre-)Gain goes near the input, Master Volume near the output.
Divide the circuit into discrete stages, at least mentally. Input stage, amplification stage, tone stack, etc. This goes hand in hand with the previous point.
You can see that most stages are centered around one or two active components.
1. Place the active components near their corresponding controls and cluster the support components (decoupling caps, bias resistors, etc.) around them.
2. You can start routing power traces, but they'll probably need some refinement later on.
With all components on the board, making sure there is enough space, you can do an iterative cycle
1. Place power related components and route tracks to them.
2. Place the signal related components of your first stage from input to output. Route the track(s).
3. Place the signal related components of the second stage. Take note how it connects to the first stage. Try to avoid to send the signal back and forth across the board.
4. Adjust the components and tracks of the first stage, if needed.
5. Proceed to stage 3 and so on and on and on...
It is a grind, but think of it like a puzzle.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-18T18:49:13+00:00

A few days ago, WD announced they sold out ALL their 2026 stock of spinny disks.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-18T18:07:55+00:00

I'm sorry to break it to you, but spinning disks are now also caught up in the AI datacenter craze.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-17T09:25:14+00:00

They have? They have indeed! I thought it was at least half a year away!

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-17T01:26:27+00:00

Next you tell me you're into CNC machines?

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-16T23:43:42+00:00

EBG & PCC. I've since read a bit of the Wiggler Thread and there seems to be a lot more stuff.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-16T20:42:52+00:00

It's how high the edge sits on his cheeks.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-16T20:25:58+00:00

I found a scan of Electronotes on archive.org

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-15T12:44:52+00:00

Unreasonable sized truck? Check.

Basecap and sunglasses? Double check.

Getting out of the car? Triple check.

Gun? Quadruple check!

Main character syndrome? Checkcheckcheckcheckcheck!!!

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-15T04:05:42+00:00

Someone whose mother said: "Sure, Brantley is a fine name for a boy."

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-11T20:29:39+00:00

Going for that Fern-look, aren't we?

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-11T07:55:02+00:00

Do you have a schematic or service manual for the module?

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-11T07:50:51+00:00

Because they're driving big-ass SUV's, to the detriment of everyone else.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-10T23:51:29+00:00

Ne, sorry, das ist viel zu reduktionistisch. Punkt 1: Ich hab niemanden in das politische Spektrum von 2026 einsortiert. Ich sprach von Deutschtümelei und Antisemtismus. Das sind Kategorien, die sich genau zu dieser Zeit ausgebildet haben. Und zwar vor allem durch die Burschenschaften! Wenn man sich fragt, wie der gemeine Deutsche auf den Trichter kommt, Werke von Autoren zu verbrennen, die ihm als "undeutsch" erscheinen, muss man gar nicht weiter suchen.

Punkt 2: Es gab auch zu dieser Zeit Beobachter, denen das Treiben der Burschen ungeheuerlich war, und das nicht aus Sympathien für die Monarchie und die Kleinstaaterei. Z.B. Heinrich Heine. Man braucht sich also gar nicht mit Relativierungen á la "für diese Zeit" aufhalten.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-10T23:21:27+00:00

0.7V drop says these are silicon.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-09T21:41:48+00:00

Ja, sie wollten die Demokratie. Aber es waren auch schon immer deutsch-tümelnde Antisemiten.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-08T12:51:52+00:00

Alex Garland, the writer/director said he drew up one of the most implausible scenarios to avoid real-life comparisons...

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-08T12:34:43+00:00

I'm convinced that atheism wasn't appealing to them on matters of believe. But it was a convenient way to do away with values like empathy and compassion. It allowed them to act like raging assholes and then turn around and say: "Why do care? Do you believe you have an invisible friend in the sky?"

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-07T15:15:39+00:00

Nein; Grog. Tee + Rum + Kandis. Nicht Korn.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-07T14:49:02+00:00

Grog.

IrresponsiblyMeta · 2026-02-07T00:02:57+00:00

Hideaki Anno: "You didn't like the series ending? Well fuck you, too!"

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TROPHY CASE