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
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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
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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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Hull Fuzz
Schematic/PCB for the Hull Fuzz circuit designed by Amir Akhlaghi. Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BiELj24wj/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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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.
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RV16AF-41
A potentiometer with right-angle PCB pins. Follows the Alpha RV16AF-41 series. #commonpartslibrary #potentiometer #pot #right-angle #pcb #mount
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R82EC1470AA50J
0.0047 µF Film Capacitor 100VDC 63VAC, Polyester, Metallized Radial #CommonPartsLibrary #Capacitor #Film-Capacitor
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PHE426HJ4470JR05
0.0047 µF Film Capacitor 250VDC 160VAC, Polypropylene (PP), Metallized Radial #CommonPartsLibrary #Capacitor #Film-Capacitor
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MKS2C024701A00MC00
0.047 µF Film Capacitor 40V 63V Polyester, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Metallized Radial #CommonPartsLibrary #Capacitor #Film-Capacitor
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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
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3PDT Breakout Board
Breakout board for PCB-mounted 3PDT switch. Includes placement for 5mm status LED and current limiting resistor.
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CFR-25JB-52-1M
1 MOhm ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
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RV16AF-41 a21c
A potentiometer with right-angle PCB pins. #commonpartslibrary #potentiometer #pot #right-angle #pcb #mount
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CFR-25JB-52-200K
200 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Carbon Film #CommonPartLibrary #ThroughHole #Resistor #Axial
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CFR-25JB-52-39K
39 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Carbon Film #CommonPartLibrary #ThroughHole #Resistor #Axial
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CFR-25JB-52-470K
470 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Carbon Film #CommonPartLibrary #ThroughHole #Resistor #Axial
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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.
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CFR-25JB-52-1M8
1.8 MOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
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CFR-25JB-52-2M2
2.2 MOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
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MKS2C021001A00MC00
0.01 µF Film Capacitor 40V 63V Polyester, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Metallized Radial #CommonPartsLibrary #Capacitor #Film-Capacitor
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CFR-25JB-52-510K
510 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
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CFR-25JB-52-33K
33 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
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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/
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CFR-25JB-52-3M3
3.3 MOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
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CFR-25JB-52-27K
27 kOhms ±5% 0.25W, 1/4W Through Hole Resistor Axial Automotive AEC-Q200 Carbon Film #commonpartslibrary #resistor
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MKS2C022201A00JSSD
0.22 µF Film Capacitor 40V 63V Polyester, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Metallized Radial #CommonPartsLibrary #Capacitor #Film-Capacitor
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