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#51

Open Discussion / Re: Tayda UV print with Inksca...

Last post by benh - September 20, 2026, 01:54:10 AM

This is so damn cool.  I haven't had a chance to check it for a print job but will do so as soon as I can.  Inspiring to see folks still working out solutions.  I've been using Affinity stuff with generally good results but it always feels like a gamble with Tayda.  I use Inkscape at work to build SVG's for graphic floor plans for an electrical system monitoring software called NLyte.  The software is a bit slow but is stable and I love how I can make minor revisions to large floor plans without blowing out floor plan scales from previous files.

Let me know how it goes and if there's anything I should improve !

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#52

Open Discussion / Re: Tayda UV print with Inksca...

Last post by gordo - September 20, 2026, 01:22:16 AM

This is so damn cool.  I haven't had a chance to check it for a print job but will do so as soon as I can.  Inspiring to see folks still working out solutions.  I've been using Affinity stuff with generally good results but it always feels like a gamble with Tayda.  I use Inkscape at work to build SVG's for graphic floor plans for an electrical system monitoring software called NLyte.  The software is a bit slow but is stable and I love how I can make minor revisions to large floor plans without blowing out floor plan scales from previous files.

#53

Open Discussion / Tayda UV print with Inkscape (...

Last post by benh - September 20, 2026, 12:10:58 AM

Hi Folks !

So for a while I've been making enclosure designs using Inkscape. However it doesn't support spot colors and layered PDFs that are needed for the Versaworks based printer Tayda uses.

To solve that, I used to import the multi layer SVG from Inkscape to Scribus (another open source software), and use the latter to import the Roland swatch & fix things up, then export to PDF 1.6 from there.

It was a convoluted and fragile process, mistakes did happen, hidden transparent layers would occasionally confuse the printer and result in bad prints, and Scribus isn't that actively maintained & broke for me recently.

So with the help of Claude I eventually put together a python tool to perform the SVG to PDF conversion. It will detect various "mistakes" such as transparent layers, white in the colour layer etc... and warn. It will replace white & gloss layer colours with the RDG spots etc... And export to a multiayer PDF.

The tool runs in command line, it needs either librsvg or Inkscape as a backend (for the layer to PDF generation) and *should* work on MacOS with brew though I only used it in Linux. On Windows I would recommend WSL.

https://github.com/ozbenh/svg2updf

Thanks to Hugo from Tayda who checked for me a number of test PDFs generated.

WARNING: I haven't yet received & checked an enclosure printed with this :-) They are almost done but I'll be away for a while so won't be able to check for 3 or 4 weeks. But Hugo has been generally happy.

There's also a checker tool you can use in there to check a PDF for known issues with UV printing.

Cheers,
Ben.



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#54

Build Reports / Re: Sonic Nirvana v2- A new an...

Last post by jessenator - September 19, 2026, 12:22:29 AM

Oh I'm not the OP, sorry. Looks like they were on in May. Might be worth a DM to get more info.

#55

Build Reports / Re: Sonic Nirvana v2- A new an...

Last post by LaceSensor - September 18, 2026, 10:16:31 PM

can you re post the schematic please?

I visited the thread this morning thinking, "it's right there..." but then I remembered, oh, right, Imgur is banned over there :/ Hopefully Invertiguy doesn't mind me re-uploading it.

You cannot view this attachment.

Hi,

Looking at this, assuming the DPDT on-on-on, is there a link missing on your schematic?
Should it be between pin 3 and 4?

Ive built this as per, and have that link, but the lead sound has less gain than the normal mode which feels off. I dont have an original to compare

#56

Open Discussion / Re: Big Bottoms Availablitiy

Last post by madbean - September 06, 2026, 10:50:20 PM

Order button for the BigBottoms should be fixed. The html file wasn't updating for a bit but I've tested across multiple browsers and 'puters now.

#57

Global Annoucements / Re: Jan 2026 restocks

Last post by madbean - September 05, 2026, 07:46:20 PM

Just wondering if the choral reef will be available again? Thanks.

The Choral Reef is being replaced with the SPS version, but I haven't finished the build yet. I need to look again but IIRC the SPS version uses two MN3007 instead of one MN3008. So, it will be more expensive to build but also I think the MN3008 is pretty hard to get now.

I have no objection to getting more of the old version though, if people want it.

#58

Open Discussion / Re: Big Bottoms Availablitiy

Last post by madbean - September 05, 2026, 07:20:34 PM

Wait, maybe not. Still working on it.

#59

Open Discussion / Re: Big Bottoms Availablitiy

Last post by madbean - September 05, 2026, 07:18:56 PM

So sorry about that. I've recreated all the button code and re-uploaded the Store page. That should fix the issue.

#60

Build Reports / Re: Cremulator — All Mosfet To...

Last post by Aleph Null - September 05, 2026, 06:12:02 PM

Crazy range of tone/drive going on there.  I like this one!

Thanks! I'm really pleased with it too! It might find a permanent spot on the pedalboard.