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#31
Tech Help - Projects Page / Re: Harbinger One 2015 not wor...
Last post by jimilee - November 07, 2025, 09:34:51 PMIs it safe to say you put the back cover on before you test it? I may or may not have made that mistake.
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#32
Open Discussion / Re: would putting PCB's in a 1...
Last post by jimilee - November 07, 2025, 06:24:12 PMYep, here's a great example.
https://forum.pedalpcb.com/threads/seeking-advice-for-creating-mini-pedal-x-4-frankenrack.23844/
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#33
Tech Help - Projects Page / Re: Harbinger One 2015 not wor...
Last post by Kardnez - November 07, 2025, 06:22:08 PMHello,
I've had some partial success. After replacing Q2 and Q3 with 2N3904s, a signal (switch set to Chorus) is now present at the output.
Unfortunately, the vibe signal is quiet and distorted. I think I'll have to replace the remaining 2N5088s with 2N3904s as well.
I've had some partial success. After replacing Q2 and Q3 with 2N3904s, a signal (switch set to Chorus) is now present at the output.
Unfortunately, the vibe signal is quiet and distorted. I think I'll have to replace the remaining 2N5088s with 2N3904s as well.
#34
Open Discussion / Re: would putting PCB's in a 1...
Last post by jwin615 - November 07, 2025, 08:12:26 AMFine for non-vintage fuzz circuits that you would want first in chain.
Though, you're going to have a lot of wasted space in that deep enclosure.
Something like a shallow 3RU box would be better. Mount the PCBs vertically on the front panel. Could get close to a dozen circuits in there I bet. Maybe more.
Though, you're going to have a lot of wasted space in that deep enclosure.
Something like a shallow 3RU box would be better. Mount the PCBs vertically on the front panel. Could get close to a dozen circuits in there I bet. Maybe more.
#35
Open Discussion / Re: would putting PCB's in a 1...
Last post by jimilee - November 07, 2025, 12:56:49 AMYessir, it's been done a number of times. I think it's really a cool idea. Seems like someone at pedalpcb had a cool set up.
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#36
Open Discussion / would putting PCB's in a 1U ra...
Last post by dont-tase-me-bro - November 07, 2025, 12:17:04 AMI was thinking about building a rack system where I patch everything into a switcher (like RJM's Effect Gizmo) and then control them with a foot switching unit. This way I can have more control over MIDI stuff.
For the non-MIDI stuff I would build myself, I was thinking about just putting a bunch in a 1U rack enclosure, patch them into the switcher and I can turn them on/off with the foot switcher unit. I've built dozens of pedals, but the grey area for me is if I'm missing something. I would just go DC/in/out on the back panel, pots/switches on the front. I figured no 3PDT, just activate that pedal's loop with the foot switcher. I wasn't sure if I was missing something with grounding, or if I omitted the 3PDT, would it not just be always on.
This is the enclosure I was looking at. Hammond makes one too, but there's is painted on the inside which I figured would mess the grounding up unless I scraped it off.
https://www.budind.com/product/chassis-box/small-rack-mount-chassis-box-series/ch-14402/#group=series-products&external_dimensions_group=0&internal_dimensions=0
Thanks,
Pat
For the non-MIDI stuff I would build myself, I was thinking about just putting a bunch in a 1U rack enclosure, patch them into the switcher and I can turn them on/off with the foot switcher unit. I've built dozens of pedals, but the grey area for me is if I'm missing something. I would just go DC/in/out on the back panel, pots/switches on the front. I figured no 3PDT, just activate that pedal's loop with the foot switcher. I wasn't sure if I was missing something with grounding, or if I omitted the 3PDT, would it not just be always on.
This is the enclosure I was looking at. Hammond makes one too, but there's is painted on the inside which I figured would mess the grounding up unless I scraped it off.
https://www.budind.com/product/chassis-box/small-rack-mount-chassis-box-series/ch-14402/#group=series-products&external_dimensions_group=0&internal_dimensions=0
Thanks,
Pat
#37
Open Discussion / Re: Absence, update and reflec...
Last post by LaceSensor - November 06, 2025, 01:51:06 PMHowdy
Thanks for the nice message. I appreciate it a lot.
Thanks for the nice message. I appreciate it a lot.
#38
Build Reports / Re: VFE Dragon
Last post by pedalbob - November 04, 2025, 07:03:50 PMI think I like the 6dB so far. I'm playing with a Tele thru a Fender Deluxe and the 6 dB gets me everything I need but as with most pedals with a lot of knobs ... you dial in what you think sounds good and then you change something a little and say "hmm I think that sounds a little better ??"
I do agree with Brian's comments in the build document though ... I think the 6/12 middle setting is a bit of overkill.
Great circuit though.
I do agree with Brian's comments in the build document though ... I think the 6/12 middle setting is a bit of overkill.
Great circuit though.
#39
Build Reports / Re: VFE Dragon
Last post by jessenator - November 04, 2025, 03:02:02 PMThat's dope. Do you have s favorite between the two slopes? I've never experimented on guitar before, only synths way back.
#40
Build Reports / Re: VFE Dragon
Last post by jimilee - November 04, 2025, 02:10:38 AM Very cool!
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