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Title: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: madbean on January 09, 2011, 11:19:48 PM
I built this over several weeks, usually when I had a spare hour or so to devote. I used the PTAP tap tempo and it works really well. The switch is for the tails mod, but I don't see any reason to turn it off! Anyway, great project...fired up the first time.

(http://www.madbeanpedals.com/builds/gallery/echobase1.jpg)
(http://www.madbeanpedals.com/builds/gallery/echobase2.jpg)
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: thetrend77 on January 09, 2011, 11:22:54 PM
LOVE it! Your wiring and enclosure designs are impeccable!
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: pauloman80 on January 10, 2011, 12:29:44 AM
Quote from: thetrend77 on January 09, 2011, 11:22:54 PM
LOVE it! Your wiring and enclosure designs are impeccable!

+1. Top notch, my friend.  That is a gorgeous build, inside and out.
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: PaxWorks on January 10, 2011, 02:10:59 AM
How did you get that great ecth?
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: jkokura on January 10, 2011, 02:12:53 AM
I'll tell ya how.









He's Madbean.
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: irmcdermott on January 10, 2011, 02:50:37 AM
is this a future 'bean project? or something you can post in the "Extra Projects"? That looks incredible and I'm very interested in building one!
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: Haberdasher on January 10, 2011, 03:12:56 AM
Wow you've really outdone yourself on this one bean.  Beautiful!
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: jackbart1960 on January 10, 2011, 03:24:22 AM
I need to build one of these bugga's. Brian what do you think of the over all sound of the box?
Peace. J.J.B.
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: irmcdermott on January 10, 2011, 03:28:57 AM
well, i just saw jkokura's Echo Base build report and saw it's the same board. Where do I go to buy the boards?
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: Haberdasher on January 10, 2011, 03:39:43 AM
I think it's musicpcb.com
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: irmcdermott on January 10, 2011, 03:42:14 AM
Quote from: Haberdasher on January 10, 2011, 03:39:43 AM
I think it's musicpcb.com

Thanks!
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: jkokura on January 10, 2011, 04:37:39 AM
Yes, it's musicpcb.com. Taylor's work on that board in particular is superb. There are few projects I've even enjoyed half as much as this one.

I'll preempt the questions also - the ptap tap tempo addition is no longer available. Unfortunately there isn't a good, simple alternative available right now. So for those of you wanting to ask how the tap tempo can be added, it's not available any more. The closest thing is the taptation circuit found at diystompboxes. Although, last I heard the store there was sold out. Aron is likely getting more in, watch for it.
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: irmcdermott on January 10, 2011, 05:16:46 AM
could the MV-52 chip smallbear sells be worked in somehow?
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: jkokura on January 10, 2011, 07:16:07 AM
Yes, the molten voltage chip is usable, but you'll likely have to work out the application part of it. Thanks for the reminder about that one, I'll have to look at the data sheet again. If I remember right, the MV chip is expensive.

Jacob
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: irmcdermott on January 10, 2011, 10:08:49 AM
It's $10.
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: mjcyates on January 10, 2011, 02:02:34 PM
Great pedal Brian! I have really been digging mine.
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: night-B on January 10, 2011, 06:55:20 PM
I think he's selling his PCBs on ebay. Here's his page :
http://shop.ebay.fr/janlivingston/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
One preprogrammed chip included in one of his project + a pdf of instructions emailed.
Haven't dealt with him yet

Jul
Title: Re: Echo Base w/ Tap Tempo
Post by: Boba7 on January 10, 2017, 10:53:56 PM
Hey sorry for replying to an old thread but...

First the pedal looks great!!

Then, how was the tap tempo accuracy with the modulation engaged?
I'm thinking of building a Dirtbaby with tap tempo, and I'm looking for options... The taptation option could work (some have reported good results with a Multiplex Jr, so why not a Dirtbaby?)

Also, what tap tempo circuit did you use?

Let me know if you have the time... and if you remember! :)