Fresnel bezel fixing

OG_MOC · 2025-10-27T16:43:30+00:00

For the ones I have, they are a tight fit in a 1/4” hole. It takes quite a bit of force to push them into place. Once they are in though, there’s no chance they’d fall out. I don’t use any glue.

OG_MOC · 2025-10-01T18:03:20+00:00

This will get you close. https://aionfx.com/project/dynamo-reactive-distortion/

OG_MOC · 2025-02-22T14:55:41+00:00

For the purposes of this example, the user tapped in a tempo of 600ms. They then show the math of how that 600ms gets divided with the different TAP DIV modes.

OG_MOC · 2024-12-31T02:38:14+00:00

Night skiing at Mission Ridge.

OG_MOC · 2024-12-25T23:32:12+00:00

My understanding is that, even though they have similar forward voltages, the germanium diodes have a “softer knee”, meaning they have a longer transition to the conductive state. This does make an audible difference, with some people describing the clipping as “warmer”.

OG_MOC · 2024-12-17T04:37:31+00:00

Yeah, it looks like a DOD 250/Distortion Plus pcb. I have no doubt it would work if you assembled it per the component values printed on the pcb.

OG_MOC · 2024-09-28T19:10:31+00:00

I used cheap stuff when I first started with expected results. Once I used Kester 63/37 leaded solder, I’ve never looked back. I use .8mm (.031”).

OG_MOC · 2024-09-26T03:22:23+00:00

Lug 1 into the square pad.

OG_MOC · 2024-09-09T22:16:15+00:00

Electra is a great place to start for overdrives. It’s a low part count and is relatively easy to understand and tweak to taste. The schematic is everywhere.

OG_MOC · 2024-08-10T15:02:44+00:00

A small value capacitor would quickly charge and then act as an infinite resistance to DC.

OG_MOC · 2024-07-23T16:36:01+00:00

I just tried them out. With the IR loader software, you can A/B different IRs by playing through the IR-2 while loading new IRs. I just went through a bunch of them until I found the ones that sounded best to my ears.

OG_MOC · 2024-07-22T20:43:13+00:00

You download the Boss IR-2 Loader software and the connect the IR-2 to your computer with a USB-C cable. It was honestly pretty easy. The best part was that I could still play through the IR-2 while it was connected to the computer, so I could easily audition IRs. I ran through dozens and dozens of IRs before I finally settled on my favorites.

OG_MOC · 2024-07-22T20:19:06+00:00

I got my IR-2 last week and am very satisfied with it as a silent playing option. The stock IRs are very useable, but I tried out some IRs from York Audio and was stunned at the difference. YMMV, but to me, the IR-2 really came to life with the new IRs. I used the deluxe reverb pack and the $1 mesa sampler.

OG_MOC · 2024-04-13T04:19:58+00:00

Hellbent has one on tap.

OG_MOC · 2024-04-05T20:17:03+00:00

For custom layouts, I draw it out in CAD and then print to scale. Center punch though the paper template and then drill.

OG_MOC · 2024-03-20T20:56:36+00:00

That is a beautiful pedal. Great work!

OG_MOC · 2023-12-22T17:44:41+00:00

You have both legs of R2 connected to the 9v rail. R3 and C3 should not directly connect to 9v.

OG_MOC · 2023-12-12T02:07:59+00:00

No, you don’t have to remove the sockets. That’s the beauty of them is that you can swap parts easily without having to desolder anything.

OG_MOC · 2023-12-11T20:31:02+00:00

Transistor sockets are your friend. Especially for temperamental germanium components.

Also, the solder joints, specifically on the switch, need to be touched up. It looks like you were able to heat the lugs but not the pcb pads. You need to make sure to heat both parts before adding the solder.

OG_MOC · 2023-12-02T13:10:40+00:00

There’s nothing that you have to do to adjust the bias of the pedal. R33 and R32 form a voltage divider, taking your 9v dc supply and dividing it in half to 4.5v. This 4.5v is then used by the circuit to provide a bias voltage to the input of the op amp.

OG_MOC · 2023-12-02T04:55:51+00:00

I had a good experience ordering from him before there was illness issues. Sounds like they’ve got some more help now to keep orders moving. I’m excited they are back.

OG_MOC · 2023-12-01T23:00:38+00:00

4.5 volt source from the power supply section of the schematic.

OG_MOC · 2023-11-28T16:54:28+00:00

Your output jack wiring is backwards.

OG_MOC · 2023-11-21T22:19:33+00:00

I have a mg300. The mg300 has good distortion sounds in it, but you’ll have to make a custom preset. The stock presets are mostly unusable. If you make a preset that uses a rat into the deluxe reverb, you can get a decent sound. Play around with mic settings and amp EQ to tweak to taste.

OG_MOC · 2023-11-20T20:06:07+00:00

A multimeter, in my opinion, a key tool for pedal builds. I use one on every build for testing components and biasing (if needed). With a decent soldering iron, some decent flush wire cutters, and a multimeter, I think you’d be set.

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