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Q3) are the two pots Audio or Linear taper?

Thanks!

I'm going to build a Snarkdoodle over the holidays and have a few questions. There are three versions in the docs: Red Llama, Tube Sound Fuzz and a hybrid. The TSF and hybrid have a boost switch, the Llama does not.

Q1) If I'm building the Red Llama version (without switch), do I need to jumper anything to account for the missing switch? This version doesn't use R7. Do I need to jumper that with wire?

Q2) I like really simple pedals and don't need to melt wallpaper. Can I build the TSF or hybrid versions WITHOUT the switch? What would I leave out? (the switch and R7?)

Thanks!

Michael

I've got my board and am waiting for delivery of parts for my Zombii! I ordered a pair of PNP Germanium transistors form SmallBear. My plan is to include a 9V jack for external power and NO battery (I have a 1Spot and various generic 9V wallwarts).

I just read the Zygote project PDF, and it goes into some detail about PNP transistors with Positive Ground and NPN transistors and Negative Ground.

Is this going to be an issue for me?

Thanks!

My Zombii  board just arrived. Dang! it's tiny! I may need to get one of those flip-down magnifier visors.

Thanks for the quick turnaround, MadBean. Now, I await the arrival of the parts!

Try and get the 9mm pots that solder directly to the PCB

I did get the 9mm mini-pots. I really like the small size of the zvex pedals, and definitely want to make soldering as easy as possible.

Good luck and let us know where you get your germ transistors.

I got a pair of PNP Germaniums from Small Bear. They may or may not be best suited, but I tried to pick something middle of the road (without breaking the bank). I also got two transistor sockets to mount on the board, so I can easily swap transistors later.

When stuff arrives and the build starts, I'll post a build thread. Thanks for all the help so far!

Sweet! I may use it on my Zombii!! Can't wait!

I've ordered the parts for my Zombii and while I wait for them to arrive, I'm thinking about important things: how to decorate my new pedal!

I love the big, bold, cartoony font MadBean is using on the site and PDFs. What is it?

Thanks!

Michael

Thanks for the quick reply!

I don't really use batteries in any of my pedals, so I'm eliminating the battery snap and going with two mono Switchcraft jacks.

Small Bear has a "Taiwanese 'B' Size" small enclosure that is licensed from ZVex (4.39" x 2.36" x 1.03" OD). It comes raw, polished, painted or powder-coated. It looks like the Zombii board (3.61" x 0.86") will fit inside. It'll be a tight fit, but the ZVex stuff is very small.

Off to double-check, then place, my order!

Thanks!

Michael

Hello! I'm taking a stab and building a Zombii. I've been going over the Project PDF w/parts list and I'm putting together an order from Small Bear. I have a few newbie questions:

Q1: I think I've got the capacitors sorted. From the PCB (and searching small bear), it looks like the 10mf and 47mf caps are electrolytic caps and the 100nf/.1mf cap (C2) is not. Is this correct?

Q2: What are your thoughts on the LEDs: 5mm or 3mm? I'm assuming 3mm (looking at other pedals I own).

Q3: Is the switch a 3PDT? NOT momentary, correct?

Q4: Jacks: I know I need one mono (tip/sleeve) and one stereo (tip/ring/sleeve). What are your thoughts on the basic Switchcraft vs. the enclosed black plastic ones?

Q5: DC Power Jack: I'm struggling to find the right one on the small bear site. I use a 1-SPOT. It looks like the plugs are 5mm outside diameter.

Q6: Any idea of the enclosure this is supposed to go into (the size of the zvex one)?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Michael

If you stumbled upon this site and are on the fence; take the plunge with the ZOMBII!

I was looking at the Fuzz Factory this morning, thinking "When I get some cash, I may need to buy me one of them!" This afternoon I found a link to this site (on a TDPRI thread). BANG!!

I'm looking forward to this build!