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Title: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: LaceSensor on April 07, 2016, 01:52:21 PM
Hi

Here is my build of the AlanP "Nameless" Lovetone ? Flange with no name "lite"
It sounds really very good.

I decided to include the stereo out option, and also modded the build for the Lovetone "light jack" CV in control - which is in essence a parralel resistance on the manual pot.
I tested this with my Lovetone light jack tools and it functions correctly. Please see image for this mod.

I had to shield a lot of the wiring to reduce ticking. For now its sounding really good and the only ticking is in bypass, in square LFO for Space, with the stereo switch "down". So not a big loss, considering you can always leave that switch in the up position and not compromise anyhing else. That is actually a phase switch, not a stereo switch per-se, and only affects the bypass signal anyway, so it was a bit of a misnomer. The effect isnt true stereo, what it does is split the time and space fucntions to two independant outputs. So, meh.

Of course as this is the shrunken "lite" version there are not FX loop jacks and associated footswitch but again this isnt a bit loss.

This fired up first time and sounds extremely close to my real deal. Kudos Alan. Thankyou.

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/LaceSensor1/Lite%20Flanger/IMG_3084_zps1omvqzxh.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/LaceSensor1/Lite%20Flanger/IMG_3082_zps1q0v4q5i.jpg)

(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/LaceSensor1/Lite%20Flanger/IMG_3086_zpsjeyd3lma.jpg)
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: BrianS on April 07, 2016, 01:58:47 PM
Looks fantastic. Thanks for the info on the wire shielding. Will definately do that when I build mine and cross my fingers that it will also fire up the first time.
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: LaceSensor on April 07, 2016, 03:25:41 PM
Quote from: BrianS on April 07, 2016, 01:58:47 PM
Looks fantastic. Thanks for the info on the wire shielding. Will definately do that when I build mine and cross my fingers that it will also fire up the first time.

thanks
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: Martan on April 07, 2016, 04:35:05 PM
Looks great! Thank you for the build advice. Where did you get your in/out jacks?

Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: Jebus on April 07, 2016, 04:47:53 PM
Awesome! So much cool stuff in such a small enclosure (compared to the original.. ;D). Can't wait to build mine!
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: LaceSensor on April 07, 2016, 04:52:42 PM
Quote from: Martan on April 07, 2016, 04:35:05 PM
Looks great! Thank you for the build advice. Where did you get your in/out jacks?

http://www.taydaelectronics.com/hardware/6-35mm-1-4-plugs-jacks/6-35mm-1-4-stereo-insulated-unswitched-socket-jack.html
They are good. 11mm drill hold required.
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: alanp on April 07, 2016, 05:08:55 PM
Verra nice :)

Although if you ever take it out of the box again, I'd suggest some M3 nylon bolts to hold it together. As it is, right now there is just the pins in the sockets holding the two boards together.
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: jubal81 on April 07, 2016, 05:10:11 PM
Now that is really inspiring. Pro work all around. Super impressed.
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: jubal81 on April 07, 2016, 05:11:44 PM
Quote from: alanp on April 07, 2016, 05:08:55 PM
Verra nice :)

Although if you ever take it out of the box again, I'd suggest some M3 nylon bolts to hold it together. As it is, right now there is just the pins in the sockets holding the two boards together.


Seconded. I've had issues with this after the pedal gets jostled a bit. Feels snug on its own, but after some stomping ...
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: LaceSensor on April 07, 2016, 05:19:50 PM


Thanks for the concern, but there is a very very reliably sticky foam padding used to keep the two PCBs together.

:P
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: Martan on April 07, 2016, 08:27:33 PM
"Flange with Mane"?
:D
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: m-Kresol on April 07, 2016, 09:01:17 PM
Nice one Lace. Good to hear that it's close to the original from someone actually owning the original
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: LaceSensor on April 07, 2016, 09:57:44 PM
Quote from: Martan on April 07, 2016, 08:27:33 PM
"Flange with Mane"?
:D

the flange with a mane

the a is in the "?" symbol

it was my workaround name for the couple of builds I made :)
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: jimilee on April 07, 2016, 11:00:50 PM
Coolio


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Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: monkeyssj1 on April 07, 2016, 11:56:28 PM
so clean!!! great job
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: selfdestroyer on April 08, 2016, 03:04:12 AM
Man that was really quick. This came out so clean. Great job man. This is one build that I am taking my time with since I don't trust my late night building with this one. It will require more focus. lol

Cody
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: 29palms on April 09, 2016, 11:01:33 AM
really impressive! Is that toner transfer for the art? looks like a silk screen...
Title: Re: Nameless ?Flanger build
Post by: LaceSensor on April 09, 2016, 12:58:32 PM
Quote from: 29palms on April 09, 2016, 11:01:33 AM
really impressive! Is that toner transfer for the art? looks like a silk screen...

yeah its just toner transfer

cheers