Twincaster with Pentaboost "Tap"

sweetwilly · October 09, 2008, 10:11:49 AM

Have done a quick layout based on Adriano's (Renegadrian) layout, leaving out most off board parts as I haven't changed a great deal, and added an in and out between the tube stages that can be connected to a boost of choice (Pentaboost in my case.)

And this would be the switch wiring for the 2. The cut tracks down middle represent 2 seperate boards.

Any problems anyone can see?
Cheers.

mth5044 · October 09, 2008, 02:47:52 PM

so you think a boost sounds better between the tube stages rather then before or after the tube circuit? Any clips?

sweetwilly · October 09, 2008, 03:04:07 PM

Well, I was planning on housing a Twin and a Pentaboost in the same tin and after reading Diamond Dog's post over in the original Valvecaster thread (page 41) I thought I'd give it a try. Easy enough to switch back to the Pentaboost before or after if it doesn't work out!

mth5044 · October 09, 2008, 03:17:49 PM

Good deal. As we are going to do basically the same project, let me know what works out for ya. I've got an echo base to build before I get on this

sweetwilly · October 09, 2008, 04:01:15 PM

Funny, cos an Echo Base is next on my list after this one. Great minds huh?

mth5044 · October 09, 2008, 04:55:54 PM

Aha what are the chances!?

Good stuff.... shall we... race?

Nah rushing things never turns out well.

sweetwilly · October 09, 2008, 05:29:05 PM

Hard not to get a bit. er, ernthusiastic sometimes. Walk before run n'all...

Just figure I can squeeze the Penta circuit (incl tube and heat sink) onto the same board as the Twincaster I've semi-built. Sweet. Just waiting on some tools to get my enclosure ready and will be set to fire it up.

Renegadrian · October 09, 2008, 06:30:51 PM

nice project Willy, I want to see how it ends...

Mind you, altough I triple checked my layout, I haven't build it yet, so take it as UNVERIFIED.
But hey it should be correct...Lemme know, right?!

sweetwilly · October 10, 2008, 04:41:22 AM

There's only 1 way it's going to get verified I guess! I've only made minor changes, mainly to fit the send and return to the Pentaboost in, but also because I have a bit of room to work with. Still only built a couple of pedals now so is easier to debug a slightly roomier board!

Will post some pics soon.

mth5044 · January 09, 2009, 04:19:15 PM

Sorry for the bump, but I need results!

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