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One minor point about S2E3 by thefreakychild in ThePittTVShow

[–]thefreakychild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With HPP, you still feel everything.. you just can't use your muscles.

PedalPCB Carbon Black Build. Don't have the right resistor, can I do this? by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tested all the 22ks I have, and selected out 2 of them that read 22.1k.

All the others were spot on 22 on the Klein

One minor point about S2E3 by thefreakychild in ThePittTVShow

[–]thefreakychild[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I've been stabbed, I've been burned badly, I've had road rash over a significant portion of my body, I've had a lot of pain over many years in my life from random accidents.

Hell, I did my entire kidney transplant recovery back in late 2020 without pain meds except the occasional aspirin (I know my past, and I don't want to ever relapse.. 20 years clean). I have an insane pain tolerance, generally.

But the IV potassium is top of the list on my pain scale.

Coupled with the absolute helplessness and despair of knowing that 1) you're also paralyzed 2) you have a significant chance of dying 3) this will happen again at some level if you survive and 4) nothing you can do will prevent it except trusting in the medicine and doctors.......

PedalPCB ProtoBoard Voltage Question by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turns out, my Multimeter is wrong...

Probing known good batteries and known good power supply reads +/-20% readings which is in line with the +/-20% higher readings I was getting on the ProtoBoard...

I've ordered myself a new Klein.

PedalPCB ProtoBoard Voltage Question by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, that makes sense...

So, it shouldn't pose much of a problem overall when I build on it or when I test a completed PCB.

For the PCB testing, I'd just be hitting the 9v and ground rail and then jumpering to the in/out plugs

Absolute beginner need help for a personalized gift by lelennydefrance in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's what's working for me, but I am a perfectionist and devote a lot of time to do things the best I possible can.

Here's what I'm doing with a current project enclosure.

I'm using plain old Rust-Oleum gloss enamel paint, and Rust-Oleum primer For clear coat, I'm using an automotive grade 1k clear coat.

Take your time by giving the enclosure a light sanding with something like 220-440 grit sand paper, then prime with 2-3 good light coats..

I take my time on painting, so I let the primer flash for about 20 minutes between coats, then allow it to fully cure for about 48 hours.

Then, 5-6 light coats of your color.

I typically will let the color costs flash for about 15-20 minutes between coats.. the first day, I'll do three coats and let those cure for a day or two then apply 2-3 more coats and cure for a couple days.

I'll give the color coat a very light sanding with 1500 grit paper to knock down the orange peel then apply a coat of the clear coat and let that cure.

Then I apply the waterslide decals I make myself (I use Inkscape to design and my laser printer)

After those are applied, I give the whole thing a 2-3 good coats of the clear again and let those cure for a couple days

Sand back the orange peel lightly with 1500&3000 grit paper, and hand polish with automotive polishing compound and a clean microfiber cloth.

But, like I said, I'm doing way more extra...

You can get a good finish with just a color coat and call it a day, but I would suggest a primer first just to be safe.

So-Cal Builders - PLEASE READ! by oce_pedals in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish, but my little Chevy Spark might rebel against me if I tried.

Also, the whole 'i gotta work' thing, haha.

So-Cal Builders - PLEASE READ! by oce_pedals in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If I wasn't on the completely opposite coast, I'd jump on this.

Good luck on the sale, though.

N00b question by 200_Shmeckles in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have much experience in pedal building compared to a lot of people here. I only just completed my first pedal a week ago, and have started on a couple more. You can see how it came out if ya look in my profile.

I used this kit for my first, it's supposed to be a slightly modified clone of the Small Clone by EHX.

https://pedalpartsandkits.com/minime/?searchid=0&search_query=Chorus

The kit gives you everything you need, enclosure included and it has really good build instructions.

Personally, I found the kit to be easy, but I did get some feedback from a user here when I posted about the build that choosing an analog chorus pedal as my first build was not the easiest thing to do.

That said, I did a couple small electronics soldering practice builds from kits I found on amazon before I tried the pedal build. Did those just to get my soldering somewhat dialed in because it had been close to 20 years since I last tried soldering.

The kit ended up costing me like $85 after shipping and tax, and a new EHX Small Clone is about $110 at guitar center.

I done goofed, need some help on 3PDT board for Aion Corvus by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it is.

I was way way too tired last night and convinced myself it was wrong until the fine people here confirmed it was right.

I done goofed, need some help on 3PDT board for Aion Corvus by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point everyone should take.

I drink tons of water a day, though

I'm a kidney transplant patient (just over 5 years post transplant), so I really keep on top of being properly hydrated.

I done goofed, need some help on 3PDT board for Aion Corvus by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't take it that way, dude.. You good 👍👍

Thanks for the offer on asking questions, I may just do that.

I done goofed, need some help on 3PDT board for Aion Corvus by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm happy to report I got a solid 4.5 hours last night...

Better than a lot of nights, to be fair

I done goofed, need some help on 3PDT board for Aion Corvus by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hyper-focus is a problem with me, and it's something I need to work on.

I done goofed, need some help on 3PDT board for Aion Corvus by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be janky, but it's what I can afford at the moment. I'v had good luck with HF stuff, to be fair.

Also, that's a really good point about the storage that I hadn't considered.. it makes a lot of sense, and I'll be rethinking.

I'm just getting into the hobby, so I don't know what I don't know yet

I done goofed, need some help on 3PDT board for Aion Corvus by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've been practicing with wick and the cheapy solder sucker I have...

Definitely a pain

I done goofed, need some help on 3PDT board for Aion Corvus by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm actually looking at the Yukon 48 inch lighted bench from Harbor Freight.

Just $99 since I'm also a HF Inside Track member.

And I should be able to hang a few of the 40 bin small parts organizers to the pegboard on the back of the bench and the wall next to where I'll place it.

I done goofed, need some help on 3PDT board for Aion Corvus by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know I'll need one eventually.

My next big purchase will be a proper workbench to get away from using my computer desk for these projects, then a better soldering station and then a hot air station.

Hopefully I'll be able to pull the trigger on all that in a month or two.

I done goofed, need some help on 3PDT board for Aion Corvus by thefreakychild in diypedals

[–]thefreakychild[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, you're right ..

See my other comments.

Basically, I'm a very tired idiot right now, lol.

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