Crunch box problems

[Outtagetme]

Hi guys,
I built the crunch box with this layout: http://rapidriotboxes.blogspot.it/2009/02/crunchbox-v2-project.html

Here is the schematic:




Here are also pictures of the top and the bottom of the PCB.




I just can't get it to work. No sound is coming out of it! I havent' wired it yet, so I'm using a testing box to test it - I wired only the pots.
Voltage readings: 0 V on all the pins! I checked the power and I get a reading of 9V. With the audio probe, I stopped at the pin 3 of the IC - possibly some cold joints on the ic socket?
Components orientation is ok, I checked it.
Any hint?
M.

[Outtagetme]

I forgot to mention that instead of an internal trimpot I used an external pot, with the upper pad on the left (of the trimpot pads) being the number 3 lug, the upper right pad being the number 1 lug and the bottom pad being number 2 lug.

[Outtagetme]

I was wondering if that 1N4001 is placed the right way - as shown in the layout, the 9v input is connected to the cathode, instead of the anode - shouldn't it be the contrary?

M.

[Outtagetme]

I changed the orientation of the 1n4001 diode and now it's working, but it's very very noisy, I can barely hear the sound of the guitar. I used an audio probe ad that noise starts right at the input, so I think it can depend on the fact that it's not in a box yet. What do you think?

M.

[SISKO]

Check that the noise isnt coming from other sources other than the CB (malfunctioning cables)
What type of power supply are you using? Use a battery if you can for testing.

If those two points are checked, proceed to check you wiring *very* carefully. Dont rush when doing this.

Check this http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=29816.0

Post pictures of your wiring

[Outtagetme]

Actually I redid some solders which wasn't very good, and now it works perfectly! I love that pedal!
Don't know why but it seems like I'm not really good at soldering, I need to learn how to solder properly!

M.