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I got my pcb holder and some of the tacky blue stuff from Amazon.
The parts for my second compressor build should be here today. I'm giving this build to a friend of mine.
I did have some painters tape but it appears my brother came and "borrowed" every roll I had.

Thanks.
Painters tape. Never thought of that and I have a few rolls laying around too.

After doing this pedal I have much respect for you guys that build lots of them.
Even a "connect the dots" build such as this tests my patience. Ha ha!

Oh wow. I like that pcb holder, and the putty idea.

Good to know I'm not really missing a "this is how it's supposed to be done" step.

Thanks   

Hi.
At 50 I finally decided to build a pedal. I built an Afterlife compressor.
It turned out ok and worked the very first time but I'm going to build another since I've already learned a few things to make it better. My OCD insists!

For instance, buy low profile caps. I ended up reversing my board and drilling the box a little different.
I have a couple of solder balls on connections. I need to buy a new tip for my solder station.

Anyway, I have a "helping hand" to hold the pcb but what's the best way to hold components in place while you solder them? I was using Scotch tape.
Same goes for wire. I had a hard time getting some to stay in place while I soldered them. It's bad enough that my eyes are going and my hand shaking.

Thanks,

Casey