Help me find my next project.

[davidnlsw]

Just finished a "yellow shark" on a Haberdasher pcb (Thanks, Haber-er!) and I've been thinking about what I want to try next.

I have this empty case laying around the house leftover from a Christmas gift:




It's about 3 by 2.25 in. and around an inch tall.

So I thought I might try putting a simple project on perfboard in there.

Any suggestions on something pretty simple that would fit? I've never had a fuzz pedal so I'm thinking about going that direction, although I'm open to other ideas too.

[midwayfair]

You have lots of space for a circuit, but a switch is probably too tall and that case might not be robust enough to handle being stomped on. Therefore, I say go with an effect you wouldn't turn off: A foundation overdrive (amp sim of some sort), or perhaps a compressor. But if you want a fuzz that's pretty easy to make on perfboard and sounds great, I have several good ones in my perfboard layout. The Sam Ash Fuzzstainer is a really good one that I built recently, lots of good sounds in it and it's super rare. But if you just want suggestions on fuzzes, it's hard to pick just one.

[angrykoko]

that doesn't look big enough for 1/4" jacks.

How about a headphone amp, I've seen those done in Altoids tins. 

[jubal81]

Transistor or component tester?

[davidnlsw]

You have lots of space for a circuit, but a switch is probably too tall and that case might not be robust enough to handle being stomped on. Therefore, I say go with an effect you wouldn't turn off: A foundation overdrive (amp sim of some sort), or perhaps a compressor. But if you want a fuzz that's pretty easy to make on perfboard and sounds great, I have several good ones in my perfboard layout. The Sam Ash Fuzzstainer is a really good one that I built recently, lots of good sounds in it and it's super rare. But if you just want suggestions on fuzzes, it's hard to pick just one.

I checked the clearance for a 3pdt the other day and it will be snug, but should fit. I'm not that concerned with durability, it probably wouldn't find it's way to any gigs.

However, I have been in the market for a good compressor. Been eyeing the Xotic SP for quite a while, actually.

Any pert comp project suggestions?

I'll dig through some of those fuzz circuits.

that doesn't look big enough for 1/4" jacks.

Again, it's gonna be snug but I checked for space yesterday and it'll do… barely. haha

[Gledison]

IF you dont want to spend to much in components i would go with a perfboard booster. treble booster or an LPB1.
cheers

[midwayfair]

Any pert comp project suggestions?

Well, I'm pretty partial to my Bearhug. The library also has perf layouts for the Flatline (Afterlife), Engineer's Thumb, a couple Circuit Salad projects, ... let's just say there are a lot of compressors in there.

[DutchMF]

If you can fit a switch and jacks in there, I have a suggestion: Since it's a flip-top case, I'd choose a circuit that benefits from experimenting with diodes, IC's, transistors or other components. Maybe a Mudbunny or Greenbean?

Paul

[selfdestroyer]

Dye it red and put a Foxx fuzz tone pedal in there :]

[davidnlsw]

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys.

After digging around for an hour or so today, I still haven't found what I'm looking for. There are just so many perf/vero board layouts out there.

So I'm trying to refine my search. A fuzz or comp layout with a pretty small part count and only 2 pots. Does something that would fit the bill jump out to anyone?

[billstein]

Any pert comp project suggestions?

Well, I'm pretty partial to my Bearhug. The library also has perf layouts for the Flatline (Afterlife), Engineer's Thumb, a couple Circuit Salad projects, ... let's just say there are a lot of compressors in there.

I can vouch for the Bearhug. That is a fantastic sounding compressor. Great design Jon.

[Jabulani Jonny]

Bearhug 2nd!  I haven't even turned it off since it made its way to my board. Seriously.


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[jimilee]

Bear hug is great, as well as the afterlife.

[davidnlsw]

Alright, a lot of love for the Bearhug. I think I might give that build a try.

However I don't think I could fit it in this enclosure I have, right?

[Blues Healer]

Altoid amp:
http://mad-science.wonderhowto.com/how-to/build-your-own-mini-altoids-guitar-amp-for-about-5-0135412/