Tight TS-808 build

jez79 · September 13, 2015, 02:15:56 AM

Got this to fit on 1/2 of a radio shack PCB

Friend and sound guy Merlin wanted a tube screamer. Stock specs but socket for diode experiments.
The enclosure features a cool green wizard. More pics to come.

GiovannyS10 · September 13, 2015, 09:59:49 AM

Very nice! Waiting for more pics.

duck_arse · September 13, 2015, 11:34:47 AM

wow, that's an interesting build.

also, wow, that's a big image. and I didn't get to see the wizard.

jez79 · September 13, 2015, 12:21:21 PM

Quote from: duck_arse on September 13, 2015, 11:34:47 AM
wow, that's an interesting build.

also, wow, that's a big image. and I didn't get to see the wizard.

whoops! I think I fixed image size.
I'm waiting for the enclosure varnish to dry before drilling. Should have a complete build and pics by tomorrow!

hymenoptera · September 13, 2015, 05:04:11 PM

1590LB??

Cozybuilder · September 13, 2015, 05:10:08 PM

You can fit up to 18x18 holes in a 1590 LB, and up to 13 wide in a 1590A. This board won't fit either, so my guess is 1590B.

jez79 · September 13, 2015, 05:22:15 PM

Quote from: Cozybuilder on September 13, 2015, 05:10:08 PM
You can fit up to 18x18 holes in a 1590 LB, and up to 13 wide in a 1590A. This board won't fit either, so my guess is 1590B.

Indeed! It will easily fit into a 1590B.
I'm surprised I was able to make it so tight, considering it's just a general board and not an optimized two-sided PCB.
I'm just about finished a Rat with the second half. THIS pedal will be cool... two channel drive/selector with the 6 position BYOC mouse setup. The enclosure is finished with mahogany!

jez79 · September 14, 2015, 09:04:23 AM

All Done! Stock symmetric 4148 diodes for now...

Cozybuilder · September 14, 2015, 09:19:17 AM

Symmetric 4148's sound good in this circuit. Nice job of blending the graphic to the box sides.

jez79 · September 14, 2015, 09:22:26 AM

Quote from: Cozybuilder on September 14, 2015, 09:19:17 AM
Symmetric 4148's sound good in this circuit. Nice job of blending the graphic to the box sides.

Yes, I played around to match the green tone of the image to the green paint on the box (painted from Mouser)

duck_arse · September 14, 2015, 10:57:58 AM

wow, green, purple, and slanty. it just keeps getting better.

very nice, worth the wait.

jimilee · September 14, 2015, 01:12:27 PM

The outside is the magic!

Hatredman · September 15, 2015, 10:12:20 PM

Loved the cap crossing over the resistor

hymenoptera · September 17, 2015, 05:56:39 AM

Haha! Yes, I loved that too. And the pile of resistors that looks like a freeway interchange

Maybe I should post some of my DIY builds. I'm always afraid people are going to point out the stuff I do, but I guess it's all good if it works.

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