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  1. SparkyCal

    Stomped Out

    I have trying to build my first pedal that includes a real 9 pin stomp box switch, and a LED light that shows when the effect is on. I have attached the schematic and wiring diagram I am working from. I wired it as instructed, but am getting the following results: When the switch is stomped...
  2. SparkyCal

    The Latest Build

    Wow. I think that is beyond my ability at the mom en t. Maybe as I get better at this stuff . Thank-you
  3. SparkyCal

    The Latest Build

    Do you have a schematic?
  4. SparkyCal

    Back to the Breadboard

    I am moving on to experimenting on the breadboard, on getting a 9 pin stomp-box switch working. I found an article on how to wire it up, but it says to connect point 4 to the input of my board. Then it says connect point 7 to the tip of the In jack. Where is the Input of my board? Isn't that...
  5. SparkyCal

    The Latest Build

    I have cheap knobs. I'm going to get some better ones.
  6. SparkyCal

    The Latest Build

    So, here is why latest build. I used Saran Wrap to wrap the circuit so that it does not touch the sides ofd the steel box. During this playing, I switched the pickup switch on my guitar three times. The first pass is the two pick ups combined, the second pass is the bridge pickup , and the last...
  7. SparkyCal

    The Coffee Sip Tip

    So, many of you will know that I am a novice who is like a 2 year old with questions, when it comes to electronics ;-) I thought I'd share a tip; for novices. Building a circuit is exciting. If you're like me, you can't wait to make your next solder connection so you can see the magic unfold...
  8. SparkyCal

    Boxed In- why doesn't it work when in the box

    Thank-you guys. Good to hear that I am not crazy ;-)
  9. SparkyCal

    Boxed In- why doesn't it work when in the box

    Thanks guys. This was all due to cramming too much stuff in a small box. I am rebuilding it, using a smaller PCB. Unfortunately, the 1uF caps I have are 50 volts- which means they have large heads. When I closed the box, all my caps bent, almost breaking them. That made me wonder- I wonder if...
  10. SparkyCal

    Boxed In- why doesn't it work when in the box

    Bertus and Harald. I think the isolation is a good idea. I’ll try it
  11. SparkyCal

    Boxed In- why doesn't it work when in the box

    I didn't see a short there.
  12. SparkyCal

    Boxed In- why doesn't it work when in the box

    I have built the a guitar stomp box overdrive circuit. It works great. However, when I put it in ther box and faster the pots and guitar jacks to the box, and close it, it stops working. The details of this build are in this thread...
  13. SparkyCal

    Back to the Breadboard

    I figured it out. Joint broke when squeezing the stuff in the box,
  14. SparkyCal

    Back to the Breadboard

    Thank you Bertus. Maybe when I use. Up the ones I have. I have 6 right now.
  15. SparkyCal

    Back to the Breadboard

    I must have jinxed myself. I completed another successful circuit and was able to neatly put it in a stomp box. However, ,as is expected. some of the components got a little crushed (bent) . I am no longer getting the proper readings for pins 1 and 2 (meaning the Out and the - In. What...
  16. SparkyCal

    Back to the Breadboard

    Thanks Bertus. I think that means I will have to cut some sort of cavity in the box, to allow the battery holder to fit. It's very crammed in there. I'm not sure I could.
  17. SparkyCal

    Back to the Breadboard

    Thanks guys for the clarification on the capacitor and thanks for the link to the chart. Hopefully, I will not make that mistake again. You'll be happy to know that I've built this distortion circuit many times now, and the last 4 times, were flawless- no issues, no buzzing. I'd so glad. Now, I...
  18. SparkyCal

    Possible?

    Thanks for the info. Nanreen888
  19. SparkyCal

    Possible?

    That’s perfect Harald. I found one as well but the one you linked to is better displayed and simple. With every circuit, I try to learn something, so I’d rather build it. Thanks for the link. I’ll use it
  20. SparkyCal

    Possible?

    I have a statue in the yard of an angel with her hands cupped. I’d like to build a little battery powered circuit that turns on a yellow LED driven by a light sensitive diode? The idea is that the LED comes on only when it’s dark out. Is this possible. Does anyone have a simple schematic I...
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