May release schedule

[madbean]

Since the April releases did so well I've had a few $$ to push through more projects for May. Here's what to expect (probably the 3rd or 4th week of this month):

Collosalus 2022: MXR Flanger - Improved 1590BB 4-layer PCB.
IMP 2022: Klon - new 1590B 4-layer PCB.
Impulse Power: Boss OS-2 - 125B.
Oracle: Boss CS-3 - 125B. (fantastic compressor)
Tourbus: EHX Memory Man PGE (positive ground edition) - 125B 4-layer PCB.

Projects are starting to get much shorter turnaround times so I hope to keep this momentum going through the summer with monthly releases.

[benny_profane]

Does that mean you're going to start a PCB of the month club where we get new boards shipped out regularly? Can't wait for the Tourbus.

[madbean]

Does that mean you're going to start a PCB of the month club where we get new boards shipped out regularly? Can't wait for the Tourbus.

Haha. No.

[nzCdog]

Woah... exciting to hear about Oracle and Tourbus!  Coolness

[gordo]

I dunno, I kind of like the subscription model. Maybe gives you a bit more capital to move forward on boards?

[jimilee]

I dunno, I kind of like the subscription model. Maybe gives you a bit more capital to move forward on boards?

That's a double edged sword though. That's a lot for one person to keep up with while designing other projects and keeping everything stocked. That has the potential of being a full time job. I'm and of itself.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Bucksears]

Return of the Collosalus!!!
Yeah, that and the OS-2 will be day one purchases for me.

[brucer]

Since the April releases did so well I've had a few $$ to push through more projects for May. Here's what to expect (probably the 3rd or 4th week of this month):

Collosalus 2022: MXR Flanger - Improved 1590BB 4-layer PCB.
IMP 2022: Klon - new 1590B 4-layer PCB.
Impulse Power: Boss OS-2 - 125B.
Oracle: Boss CS-3 - 125B. (fantastic compressor)
Tourbus: EHX Memory Man PGE (positive ground edition) - 125B 4-layer PCB.

Projects are starting to get much shorter turnaround times so I hope to keep this momentum going through the summer with monthly releases.

^Great projects MB!  Just those releases would make for a very nice and flexible pedalboard.   

[madbean]

IMP 2022 all boxed up. This is a very easy build (esp. compared to the 1590A version).

[jimilee]

Nice!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[madbean]

Project docs are going up and will continue throughout the week. Shooting for a Saturday or Sunday release.

I hit a major snag on the IMP2022. Even though it was built, boxed and sounding just fine when I got down to taking voltage measurements I found DC at the input which absolutely should not be there. I've spent hours trying to figure out what's going on. Removed, replaced parts, built a second board, even removed silk screen to expose traces. I simply can't find the fault or source of the DC. This is a major bummer since these boards were expensive and I've already invested a lot of time into it. But, such is the life of developing and releasing products as a sole proprietor. Maybe I'll be able to figure it out in the next few days, or maybe it will get shelved:( I did skip the prototying stage for this and went straight to production. I felt safe doing so since it's a proven project. Perhaps that was a big mistake.

[jimilee]

Oh no!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[gordo]

Hopefully simple problem to solve that's staring right at you.  Better yet, one that doesn't require a board rev.

[Thewintersoldier]

I'm curious what the tour bus extras all has in it. Can you share @madbean

[thesmokingman]

have mercy ... been waiting on the bus all day