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Title: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: LaceSensor on March 01, 2012, 12:08:26 AM

I just built a Aqua Puss to mk1 specs using the boards that were made on FSB.
See the Thread here. Its the red Mk2 board
http://www.freestompboxes.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4216&p=172066&hilit=aqua+puss#p172066

having previously made the blue v1 (perfect).

I have an issue that bypass its fine, when switched in, it works all as it should. However, the volume is LOWERED a lot from the bypass.
This is quite a problem, as it means when you use the pedal, overall levels are dropped.

This is regardless of where the mix control is set. The straight signal is always there, as expected, and the repeats get louder as you turn it up of course, but the overall volume is less.
Fullly CCW, the straight signal is much lower.

Any tips what to check first?

Thanks

Title: Re: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: jkokura on March 01, 2012, 03:06:16 AM

Part values.

Jacob

Title: Re: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: LaceSensor on March 01, 2012, 11:16:34 AM

Hey

Ive been round the board with a DMM, the parts all check out correct.

Title: Re: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: Scruffie on March 01, 2012, 11:38:34 AM

Dodgy Footswitch?

Otherwise I gotta go with wrong value or poor solder joint/hair.

Title: Re: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: LaceSensor on March 01, 2012, 11:40:57 AM

Fixed by replacing Q1. Thanks bean (for advice on fsb) and thanks to you guys for the suggestions.

Now to tweak the clock :)

Pretty happy with this pedal.

Title: Re: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: madbean on March 01, 2012, 12:26:24 PM

Yeah I pulled out my old "Bluey" the other day. Still sounds tops! I've got a red one I still need to build up.

Title: Re: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: LaceSensor on March 01, 2012, 12:27:35 PM

Quote from: madbean on March 01, 2012, 12:26:24 PM
Yeah I pulled out my old "Bluey" the other day. Still sounds tops! I've got a red one I still need to build up.

Yeah man great builds these, love it.
Very nice to know you can build something that at one point was commanding ridiculous amounts.
I added the modulation board to my second one (Red) sounds really cool!

Title: Re: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: aziltz on March 01, 2012, 01:40:37 PM

anyone have a drill template or measurements for putting this project in a 1590BB? I'm finally getting around to finishing mine.

Title: Re: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: LaceSensor on March 01, 2012, 02:19:02 PM

New one with mod board
(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/LaceSensor1/Aqua%20Puss/P1020859.jpg)

Side by side with the old one :)
(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/LaceSensor1/Aqua%20Puss/P1020860.jpg)

Wet pussies FTW

Title: Re: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: LaceSensor on March 01, 2012, 04:31:50 PM

Heres the measurements I used
You need to cut out with a dremel to get the lid on at the In and Out jacks.
See here.

Title: Re: Way Huge Aqua Puss
Post by: cjkbug on March 05, 2012, 04:42:18 AM

nice clean builds!

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