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  1. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    The other issue is that I do not have a TIP127
  2. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Hi VB and AG- I have already started the MXR Distortion pedal. I am actually interested in this one, as it is a popular pedal out there, and this one pro ports to be a clone.
  3. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Hmmm maybe I will stick to pedals for now and try the attached. Anyone know why there are grey circles throughout the schematic? I got this from EveryCircuit software
  4. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Ok. Crossing it off the list
  5. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    The attached schematic looks interest g. What is a TIP127, as referenced in the schematic? Is it a type of transistor? I have a BC547 transitor, but not sure if I have a TIP127
  6. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Thanks for all the info. I've done a lot of mixing and matching on my breadboard. Different LED colors, one LED and one regular diode, etc etc. I do hear a difference in some configurations, but unless you're looking for a precise sound in a recording environment, much of it will get washed out...
  7. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Actually, I am veering off this idea. What I am finding with the different op amps is that at a point, that happens fairly early, the change in sound is negligible. Especially given the nature of distortion. As a guitar player, and musically, the difference is not significant. But I love learning.
  8. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Thanks for clarification
  9. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Thanks VB
  10. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Sorry. So you mean to keeps things independent until just before the volume. Pot, correct?
  11. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Is this what you mean. (See attached pic)
  12. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Assuming the present circuit, two op amps both send their out pins to the 1Uf cap , then to the 270R resistor, then to the tone pot, to the volume pot and out? Trying to envision it.
  13. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    I play for cats. Lol
  14. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Thanks everybody. I was not planning to use the laser dangerously. I was hoping to point it somewhere harmless. But I am not clear if it is even possible to use it in this circuit. Bertus; I will have a read. Thanks
  15. SparkyCal

    Tips on how to cut a pcb

    Thanks all
  16. SparkyCal

    Tips on how to cut a pcb

    I need to cut a pcb board do that it will fit better in my guitar pedal enclosure. Any tips on how to cut it using ordinary things around the house or workshop. I am googling it as well but I would rather hear it from someone here who has done it.
  17. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    @VB. I was interested in what you wrote because I was unaware of those possibilities. I am particularly interested in two questions 1. How would I set up a parallel loop? 2. Back to the laser idea. I noticed that when I used red LEDs in the loop, they glowed red light when I hit chords...
  18. SparkyCal

    Now the Fun Begins

    Now that I have managed to build overdrive pedals with the 4558D op amp and with the TL082, I have gone back to my breadboard which holds the base circuit. I told myself that after I built the pedals, I'd go back and experiment with different diodes and the like, in the distortion loop. I've...
  19. SparkyCal

    Paint shop

    Good advice from all. Thank-you. I think I am going to keep it simple and just paint a single initial on the box.
  20. SparkyCal

    Paint shop

    I’d actually be happy with the first letter of my last name. D
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