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Random Transistor Overdrive

Random Transistor Overdrive

Guitar pedal starter template based on project by Mark Wu. Includes schematic and PCB layout for basic DIY pedal hardware. This includes two 1/4" jacks (one for input and one for output), a 9V power supply (including LED), a 3PDT true bypass wiring setup, and an example potentiometer that can be copy/pasted throughout the circuit. The headers are meant to be unpopulated so that wires can be soldered to the pads. PCB design rules imported from the JLCPCB 2-layer stackup template. #template
jwwitherspoon

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Pedalboard Headphone Amp

Pedalboard Headphone Amp

Stereo headphone amp meant to fit in a pedal enclosure for use on a pedalboard. Buffers the signal, then splits it to an output meant to go to a mixer and a headphone out. The headphone amp circuit is applied to the signal before the headphone jack. Originally designed to give the ability to run effects after an amp simulator pedal with no effects loop. Example chain: amp sim > wet effects > headphone amp > mixer. References: https://electrosmash.com/images/tech/klon-centaur/klon-centaur-power-supply.png https://aionfx.com/app/files/docs/refractor_documentation.pdf https://www.muzique.com/lab/buffers.htm
jwwitherspoon

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6 Comments

Noisy Cricket Amp

Noisy Cricket Amp

PCB design for Beavis Audio Research's Noisy Cricket Amp. Designed to be an onboard amp for an instrument with a speaker in the body. JFET buffer replaced with op-amp buffer from Jack Orman because JFETs are currently hard to find. LED is dimmer than the original because my eyes are sensitive. ☀️ http://beavisaudio.com/projects/noisycricket/ https://electrosmash.com/noisy-cricket-analysis
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jharwinflux

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Hull Fuzz

Hull Fuzz

Schematic/PCB for the Hull Fuzz circuit designed by Amir Akhlaghi. Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BiELj24wj/?mibextid=wwXIfr
jwwitherspoon

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Bazz Fuss Variant

Bazz Fuss Variant

My version of the Bazz Fuss, a popular DIY pedal circuit. Includes a switchable buffer in front of the fuzz for crazy, treble-y goodness. Also includes a pickup simulator between the buffer and the fuzz. The pickup sim can be used in tandem with the buffer to use the fuzz's non-buffered sound at other points in the signal chain without undesirable consequences.
jwwitherspoon

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RV16AF-41

RV16AF-41

A potentiometer with right-angle PCB pins. Follows the Alpha RV16AF-41 series. #commonpartslibrary #potentiometer #pot #right-angle #pcb #mount
jwwitherspoon

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226 Uses

R82EC1470AA50J

R82EC1470AA50J

0.0047 µF Film Capacitor 100VDC 63VAC, Polyester, Metallized Radial #CommonPartsLibrary #Capacitor #Film-Capacitor
jwwitherspoon

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4 Uses

PHE426HJ4470JR05

PHE426HJ4470JR05

0.0047 µF Film Capacitor 250VDC 160VAC, Polypropylene (PP), Metallized Radial #CommonPartsLibrary #Capacitor #Film-Capacitor
jwwitherspoon

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MKS2C024701A00MC00

MKS2C024701A00MC00

0.047 µF Film Capacitor 40V 63V Polyester, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Metallized Radial #CommonPartsLibrary #Capacitor #Film-Capacitor
jwwitherspoon

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2 Uses

Electra Distortion

Electra Distortion

This is a recreation of the Electra Distortion, a ubiquitous and very popular DIY pedal circuit. Schematic taken from here: https://effdubaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/electra_sch.jpg.webp
jwwitherspoon

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3PDT Breakout Board

3PDT Breakout Board

Breakout board for PCB-mounted 3PDT switch. Includes placement for 5mm status LED and current limiting resistor.
jwwitherspoon

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CFR-25JB-52-1M

CFR-25JB-52-1M

1 MOhm ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
jwwitherspoon

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15 Uses

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RV16AF-41 a21c

RV16AF-41 a21c

A potentiometer with right-angle PCB pins. #commonpartslibrary #potentiometer #pot #right-angle #pcb #mount
jwwitherspoon

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CFR-25JB-52-200K

CFR-25JB-52-200K

200 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Carbon Film #CommonPartLibrary #ThroughHole #Resistor #Axial
jwwitherspoon

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9 Uses

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CFR-25JB-52-39K

CFR-25JB-52-39K

39 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Carbon Film #CommonPartLibrary #ThroughHole #Resistor #Axial
jwwitherspoon

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5 Uses

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CFR-25JB-52-470K

CFR-25JB-52-470K

470 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Carbon Film #CommonPartLibrary #ThroughHole #Resistor #Axial
jwwitherspoon

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5 Uses

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FG28

FG28

The TDK FG series of Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC) with dipped radial leads are designed for commercial-grade applications, offering a halogen-free and RoHS compliant solution. These capacitors are available with lead pitches of 5.0mm and 2.5mm, and come in various dimensions ranging from 4.0x5.5mm to 8.5x11.0mm. The FG series includes types such as FG28, FG24, FG26, FG20, FG22, FG23 for the 5.0mm lead pitch, and FG18, FG14, FG16, FG11 for the 2.5mm lead pitch. These capacitors feature a voltage rating of 10V to 630V and a capacitance range from 1pF to 47uF. They are suitable for applications including noise reduction in motors, bypass and smoothing capacitors for switching power sources, snubber circuits, and PFC input filters. The components are characterized by various temperature coefficients including C0G, X5R, X7R, X7S, and X7T, with operating temperatures ranging from -55°C to +125°C. The FG series is available in both bulk and taped packaging styles, designed to meet the needs of general electronic equipment such as AV equipment, telecommunications, home appliances, and industrial robots.
jwwitherspoon

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CFR-25JB-52-1M8

CFR-25JB-52-1M8

1.8 MOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
jwwitherspoon

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2 Uses

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CFR-25JB-52-2M2

CFR-25JB-52-2M2

2.2 MOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
jwwitherspoon

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5 Uses

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MKS2C021001A00MC00

MKS2C021001A00MC00

0.01 µF Film Capacitor 40V 63V Polyester, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Metallized Radial #CommonPartsLibrary #Capacitor #Film-Capacitor
jwwitherspoon

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7 Uses

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CFR-25JB-52-510K

CFR-25JB-52-510K

510 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
jwwitherspoon

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7 Uses

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CFR-25JB-52-33K

CFR-25JB-52-33K

33 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
jwwitherspoon

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47 Uses

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Transistor Tremolo

Transistor Tremolo

Transistor based tremolo circuit using the LFO from the Vox AC15C1. Based on an idea by Leyland Pedals. https://www.reddit.com/r/diypedals/comments/kgs9ki/ultra_simple_tremolo_schematic_and_video/
jwwitherspoon

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CFR-25JB-52-3M3

CFR-25JB-52-3M3

3.3 MOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
jwwitherspoon

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8 Uses

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CFR-25JB-52-27K

CFR-25JB-52-27K

27 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
jwwitherspoon

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9 Uses

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MKS2C022201A00JSSD

MKS2C022201A00JSSD

0.22 µF Film Capacitor 40V 63V Polyester, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Metallized Radial #CommonPartsLibrary #Capacitor #Film-Capacitor
jwwitherspoon

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12 Uses

3 Forks