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Title: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: gtr2 on December 22, 2011, 01:59:49 AM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6551863487_b2230fef1e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31503679@N02/6551863487/)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6551836917_7258bde14d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31503679@N02/6551836917/)

Really great little delay!!!

If you build one don't forget to add a pull down resistor on the output  ;)

Josh
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: madbean on December 22, 2011, 02:18:20 AM
Beautiful! And, the name tag---details on this, please.
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: mjcyates on December 22, 2011, 02:39:35 AM
Looks great! I would like to know how this compares to the rebote 2.5. I have built several rebotes and am considering building this one.
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: jimmybjj on December 22, 2011, 03:08:22 AM
I like this alot. Very simple very clean, something im really digging about this pedal :)
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: jkokura on December 22, 2011, 03:45:07 AM
Brilliant Josh. Clean and simple, and beautiful.

Jacob
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: eldanko on December 22, 2011, 03:59:41 AM
REALLY elegant bro!  Well done!
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: v00d00blues79 on December 22, 2011, 04:26:01 AM
+1  Stunning build!  I really like the switch breakout PCB.

Andy
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: nzCdog on December 22, 2011, 04:45:57 AM
Love your builds Josh... very nice
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Post by: spy590 on December 22, 2011, 04:51:39 AM
Guts like that make me wish it had a plexi glass back plate!
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: k.rock! on December 22, 2011, 04:57:00 AM
Love this one Josh...simple, clean and that plate is just beautiful...great job man!!

-Kaleb
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: mysticwhiskey on December 22, 2011, 06:09:30 AM
Quote from: eldanko on December 22, 2011, 03:59:41 AM
REALLY elegant bro!  Well done!

Elegant is the exact word I though of too!  Super classy stuff, love it.
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: raulduke on December 22, 2011, 10:49:40 AM
Beautifull build mate  :o.

This is as neat (if not neater) as builders like Wampler, Diamond etc.

It kinda has a 50's vibe to it that I love.

I love the 3PDT PCB as well; is that your design?

Is it just me or are the best DIY pedal builds now on this forum?

This place is just getting better and better...
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: gtr2 on December 22, 2011, 03:27:36 PM
Thanks everyone!

The name plate is just aluminum stock that I etched and cut in an oval.  I was going to do a half plate but I went for a cleaner look.

The 3pdt board is something I rigged up in Eagle as an alternative to the little pain in the neck boards I bought from SB.  It allows me to finish the wiring in half the time.  Plus, I can mock up a few enclosures and wire up whatever the pedal of the week might be  ;)  With this and board mounted pots it's almost to easy.

Josh

Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: dwstanford on December 22, 2011, 03:46:20 PM
Super professional looking pedal.  Great job.
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: Bret608 on December 22, 2011, 05:52:26 PM
Umm, by any chance, are those 3PDT boards available to the general public? I like the layout quite a bit better than others I've seen!
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: tenwatt on December 22, 2011, 11:50:34 PM
Quote from: Bret608 on December 22, 2011, 05:52:26 PM
Umm, by any chance, are those 3PDT boards available to the general public? I like the layout quite a bit better than others I've seen!
I was about to ask the same question.
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: BRGPollen on December 23, 2011, 09:09:16 PM
Me too, I'd definitely lay down some quid for those in my pedals.

B
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: gtr2 on December 23, 2011, 09:10:31 PM
I might have a few I can spare.

PM me and we'll see if we can work something out.

Josh
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: LaceSensor on December 23, 2011, 10:07:49 PM
group buy!

are they double sided? they look it..
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: jkokura on December 23, 2011, 11:07:39 PM
It looks like Josh had those custom made for himself.

I'll tell you what though - I bet you guys could do the same if you learned Eagle a bit.

Jacob
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: gtr2 on December 24, 2011, 03:07:55 PM
Quote from: jkokura on December 23, 2011, 11:07:39 PM
It looks like Josh had those custom made for himself.

I'll tell you what though - I bet you guys could do the same if you learned Eagle a bit.

Jacob

Yup.

I can get more made though if there is enough interest.

Josh
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: r4ndy on December 24, 2011, 06:55:18 PM
interested in picking up a few.
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: Haberdasher on December 24, 2011, 07:00:03 PM
Yeah Josh, I'd try a couple out to see if I like them.  Why not.
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: LaceSensor on December 24, 2011, 07:25:36 PM
Ditto why not
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: gtr2 on December 24, 2011, 08:26:51 PM
Ok.  I'll start a separate thread today or Monday for those who are interested.  Gotta get back to Christmas Stuff!

Josh
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: tenwatt on December 24, 2011, 11:49:47 PM
Put me down for a few.
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: cjkbug on December 25, 2011, 09:08:10 AM
I'd buy a stack of those switch boards. those are groovy
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: TNblueshawk on December 25, 2011, 12:45:28 PM
Man I love the look of that pedal. Just awesome
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: gtr2 on December 27, 2011, 02:29:58 PM
Ok..

So I'm probably gonna get about 100 of the 3pdt boards fabbed to make it cost effective.  It will take 3-4 weeks until I get them.  At that point I'll double check quality control and when I'm happy with them I'll put a page on my pitiful website with a cart/paypal link.  Hopefully everyone finds them useful like I have.

The pricing will most likely be tiered as follows

1 board for $2
3 boards for $5
10 boards for $15

Shipping will be $2.25 US and $2.75 International in a padded envelope.

Josh
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: TNblueshawk on December 27, 2011, 03:52:19 PM
Hey Josh, how many ground planes does that board have? I guess what I'm after are there any "extras" on there?
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: gtr2 on December 27, 2011, 04:44:11 PM
I'm assuming you mean ground pads  :)  There are 4 ground pads.  One for the power jack. One for the input jack, one for the output jack and one for the board gnd.  If you needed an extra one for some reason like a pull down resistor you could use the output jack ground if your grounding through the enclosure.  Or you could still use the grounded lugs on the 3pdt as you'll still be able to solder to them if needed.

Josh
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: Comfort Player on December 27, 2011, 04:59:41 PM
I'd be interested in a few of those boards... As Shrek would say, Very clean, very clean.

Yes, I have kids who love the Shrek movies.   My favorite line,

"Some of you may die, but it's a risk I'm willing to take."
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: raulduke on December 27, 2011, 09:29:40 PM
Put me in for 10 of those 3PDT boards mate  :).
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: TNblueshawk on December 27, 2011, 09:55:34 PM
Quote from: gtr2 on December 27, 2011, 04:44:11 PM
I'm assuming you mean ground pads  :)  There are 4 ground pads.  One for the power jack. One for the input jack, one for the output jack and one for the board gnd.  If you needed an extra one for some reason like a pull down resistor you could use the output jack ground if your grounding through the enclosure.  Or you could still use the grounded lugs on the 3pdt as you'll still be able to solder to them if needed.

Josh

Yeah, meant pads.

Thanks,

J
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: bigmufffuzzwizz on January 01, 2012, 08:25:17 AM
I love the build! That nametag is great!
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: jtn191 on January 01, 2012, 08:47:28 AM
this is zen pedal building  :o :o :o

who did you get to fab your 3pdt boards? I just learned EAGLE and made a double sided layout for the Lovetone Brown Source...

I'd definitely interested in 3-10 of those boards
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: gtr2 on January 19, 2012, 12:41:56 AM
The 3PDT boards are now available.  Please use the link provided if interested.

http://1776effects.com/store/

Josh  :)

Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: slimtriggers on January 19, 2012, 01:05:40 AM
Quote from: gtr2 on January 19, 2012, 12:41:56 AM
The 3PDT boards are now available.  Please use the link provided if interested.

http://1776effects.com/store/

Josh  :)



Just ordered 3.  Thanks for making these available!
Title: Re: Simply a Sea Urchin
Post by: raulduke on January 19, 2012, 09:55:08 AM
Thanks gtr2

Just bought ten; in for a penny in for a pound!

Should come in very handy.