Need help on first build. Fuzz face wiring.

Started by jmreyes, August 04, 2013, 10:11:11 PM

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jmreyes

Hi all,

Im trying to build a silicon Fuzz Face as my first build.
I found the schematic, layout, parts list and pnp transfer here:
http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php/v/DRAGONFLY-LAYOUTS_0/album18/FUZZ+PCB/VINTAGE+STYLE+FUZZ+FACE+-+SILICON_001.GIF.html

Ultra noob and all, I dont know how to wire the thing up. Pots, jacks, power supply, and switch.
From my little understanding, i drew it up and traced in red what i know:
http://i.imgur.com/KttECUd.png

Can someone please help me finish up the wiring?  ;D

By the way, I noticed the output jack I purchased has 3 solder points (2 grounds?) and the input jack only has 2 solder points. I've added that into the drawing.

Also, I noticed in the layout that the pads for ground and fuzz-1 are sticking together, is this intentional?






smallbearelec

Hi--

I just finished an article that applies some to your situation.

https://www.smallbearelec.com/HowTos/BeginnerArticle/BeginnerDos.htm

Preferably, first builds should include step-by-step instructions so that you get something that works to build confidence. Making a PC board for a first build is Not something I'd recommend.

Have you already made the board and committed to solder? Please check out my beginner notes and let us know where you are in the process.

jmreyes

Quote from: smallbearelec on August 04, 2013, 10:21:24 PM
Hi--

I just finished an article that applies some to your situation.

https://www.smallbearelec.com/HowTos/BeginnerArticle/BeginnerDos.htm

Preferably, first builds should include step-by-step instructions so that you get something that works to build confidence. Making a PC board for a first build is Not something I'd recommend.

Have you already made the board and committed to solder? Please check out my beginner notes and let us know where you are in the process.

Hi, funny. I just read your article after hitting send on my original post. Found it to be very helpful.
I admit I should have learned the basic firsts and probably should have done the "breadboarding a fuzz face" article i found online.
I just taught myself how to solder recently by practicing on soldering components onto a veroboard. Before this, i've basically just made cables for my guitar.  :D I just thought it would be neat to try to make a simple pedal. I definitely plan learn the ropes as I go.

smallbearelec

Got it. If you have not already committed to solder, I would say breadboard first. The components you have should work if they are the same as what's in that parts list, tho the sound is likely to be harsh.

If you have committed to solder on a board that you made, test it in the bare-bones mode that I describe in the beginner notes. Maybe you did enough right to have a working board and you can proceed to figure out how to turn that into a complete pedal. If it does not yet work, I hope the troubleshooting notes are helpful. The continuity testing that I mention needs to be done from trace-to-trace on the PCB just as you would if the board were hand-wired. Good luck, and let us know how it goes.

LucifersTrip

Quote from: jmreyes on August 04, 2013, 10:11:11 PM

Can someone please help me finish up the wiring?  ;D

By the way, I noticed the output jack I purchased has 3 solder points (2 grounds?) and the input jack only has 2 solder points. I've added that into the drawing.

Do a few google searches for pedal wiring and you should find some helpful ones like these:

http://www.beavisaudio.com/techpages/StompboxWiring/StompboxWiring96.gif
http://www.guitarpcb.com/photos/Easy%20Pedal%20Wiring%20Diagram.jpg
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8480/3pdtbwiringnegativegrourf8.jpg

The 3 lug (tip, ring, sleeve) jacks are usually used as a switch  power on when the guitar plug is inserted
always think outside the box