Big Muff in Small Spaces

[J M Fahey]

Ok ok, I can understand what you said before now... But:
1. Are you sure that a cap between + and ground (which is -, right?) doesn't do a black out (not sure if it's the correct word in english)?
2. What happens if I connect a stereo jack in the input? The battery cannot power on the board, right? Or will that damage th effect?

Sorry for all these questions but it's the first effect pedal I make...

1) you mean a short circuit

No, capacitors do not pass DC (continuous current).

2) if you use a stereo plug (why would you ????) , the pedal will not power on.
It needs a mono plug into a stereo jack for that automatic turn on function.

3) please what is your native language/where are you from?
That makes it easier to answer.
In the Member self supplied info section, there's a line to state Location (just look what I stated in mine ) , use it.
Many don't, which is sometimes a problem , others use smart ass answers such as "somewhere in the universe" or 3RS (third rock from the Sun) which are useless.
Oh well.

[Dave99]

I'm italian, I enteres the forum yesyerday evening and I didn't look around in profile sertings, I'll do it
Anyway, thinking about the stereo jack only if I put this by mistake... Not going to try ahaha

[elipsey]

Great work elipsey!
Just a thing I wanted to know: how to print/draw on the chassis? I mean, what type of colour do I have to use?
Now I'm not at home, when I get back I'll post a pic of my idea of wiring and I was wondering if you could tell me if it is true bypass... Thanks!

Thanks. I used inkjet water-slide decals. I made the images with GIMP (free graphics software), printed them on a regular ink-jet printer, and sprayed over them with clear coat from a rattle can to protect the decal.

Yes, it is true bypass. I used a 3PDT switch from Small Bear Electronics.

Best, Chris

[Dave99]

Thanks. I used inkjet water-slide decals. I made the images with GIMP (free graphics software), printed them on a regular ink-jet printer, and sprayed over them with clear coat from a rattle can to protect the decal.

Yes, it is true bypass. I used a 3PDT switch from Small Bear Electronics.

Best, Chris

So I can't do it with a laser printer? I don't have a ink jet...

[elipsey]

I'm not sure about that. You might try shopping around for water slide decal sheets and see what the instructions say. Ink-jet printers are cheaper and more common than laser, so maybe you could print it at a friend's house. By the way, you might want to print it on regular paper first to check the sizing and fit. My sneaky printer automatically re-sized the image the first time I printed it, which wasted some decal stock.

[Dave99]

I'm not sure about that. You might try shopping around for water slide decal sheets and see what the instructions say. Ink-jet printers are cheaper and more common than laser, so maybe you could print it at a friend's house. By the way, you might want to print it on regular paper first to check the sizing and fit. My sneaky printer automatically re-sized the image the first time I printed it, which wasted some decal stock.

Oh, I understand... And there aren't any others methods? Maybe simplier?

[Dave99]

Yes, it is true bypass. I used a 3PDT switch from Small Bear Electronics.

Could you tell me please if this wiring is true bypass? And if it is correct at all :'D
Thanks

[elipsey]

Could you tell me please if this wiring is true bypass? And if it is correct at all :'D
Thanks

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I think that would work, if I understand the diagram correctly. If the effect input on the PCB is never disconnected from the jack tips, it could effect your bypassed tone a little bit.

Please read this: The Ins and Outs of Bypassing Effects
and then look at these bypass schematics: http://www.tonepad.com/getFile.asp?id=76

[Dave99]

I think that would work, if I understand the diagram correctly. If the effect input on the PCB is never disconnected from the jack tips, it could effect your bypassed tone a little bit.

Please read this: The Ins and Outs of Bypassing Effects
and then look at these bypass schematics: http://www.tonepad.com/getFile.asp?id=76

The 5th wiring on the file you linked me is the same I did so I think it could work Thank you anyway

[J M Fahey]

So I can't do it with a laser printer? I don't have a ink jet...

1) Ciao , quasi paesano
2) yes you can, but the only colour available is black .
For the simplest/cheapest option you can print on sticky paper, some shop which makes stick on labels can sell you a single sheet.
If possible, get the glossy one (like magazine covers or good colour magazine paper) instead of the flat/dull one (similar to regular printing paper)
It's a very cheap paper, get 4 or 5 sheets or , more probably if you get it at a printing shop, they might only have the size *they* use, think a fully open newspaper size , you cut it to A4 size.

You stick it to the pedal front panel, (avoid air bubbles) , then you lightly spray it with transparent varnish, similar to Krylon.

Or you might design a coloured front panel, and have it printed on self adhesive paper or vinyl at a shop with a "Plotter" ; they are not actually Plotters but large inkjet printers but the old name stays.

[Dave99]

Ma sei italiano anche tu? Ahahah
Anyway, I think I'm gonna print is with an old inkjet I've got in my father's office.. I don't want to damage my laser printer (I read the paper may fuse...)... Thank you anyway

[MarkusBass]

I think that water decal paper for laser printer is available without any problems: Laser Waterslide Decal Paper . I was buying it from amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-Printe.../dp/B006EITEIQ
If you have color laser printer, you get color printouts.

Mark

[Dave99]

Hey, I have another question
Can anyone tell me if the voltage on a cap is the max or the working one? For example, C10 (in this schematic) is a 470pF ceramic cap, but I can't find a 9v one! I only found a 500v one, will it work or not?

[J M Fahey]

Yes, of course.
It can stand 500V, you can apply anything up to 500, with 9V you won't even scratch it.

[Enzo]

It is like a step ladder rated for 250 pounds, it doesn't mean you HAVE to weigh 250 pounds to climb the ladder.