Turkey Day SHOOTOUT Competition

[pinkjimiphoton]

damn, i think i felt a little "wiggle" down there!! nice!!!

[haveyouseenhim]

What is an easy free schematic drawing program? I've never drawn a schematic so it needs to be easy to use. I tried googling but all I have found are trial versions for programs that you have to pay for.

[Ronan]

If you can draw one by hand and photograph it I'm sure that would be fine, or send it to me and I'll draw it up for you, since I'm on holidays and have the time. I use MS Paint so it won't be very fancy.

[digi2t]

What is an easy free schematic drawing program? I've never drawn a schematic so it needs to be easy to use. I tried googling but all I have found are trial versions for programs that you have to pay for.

I use TinyCAD. Has all the symbols you'll need, and it's fairly easy to use. Oh yeah... best of all, it's free.

[haveyouseenhim]

What is an easy free schematic drawing program? I've never drawn a schematic so it needs to be easy to use. I tried googling but all I have found are trial versions for programs that you have to pay for.

I use TinyCAD. Has all the symbols you'll need, and it's fairly easy to use. Oh yeah... best of all, it's free.

Thanks Dino. I just downloaded it and tested it and it seems pretty straightforward and easy to use. Too bad I'm so sleep deprived I'm starting to see things     I gotta get some sleep and later I'll whip up that schemmy

[davent]

ExpressPCB's a good freebee, very intuitive and easy to learn. http://www.expresspcb.com/

The pcb design half of the software is also easy to use.

dave

[Jdansti]

^+1

I just tried their schematic program and it was pretty simple to use. The only thing is that their component library is somewhat limited. I had to create a few custom components, which was not too difficult.

[Govmnt_Lacky]

ATTENTION CONTESTANTS....

To avoid confusion regarding the submission deadline, the following will be stated:

The deadline TIME (2359) will be in U.S. Eastern Standard Time. Please take this into account when submitting.

I honestly hope that this does not come into play however, we all know that there are last minute problems that can occur.

[Jdansti]

Oh no!  I'm in CST so I better get cracking!!!

Seriously, thanks for posting that - it could be a problem, especially with contestants all over the globe.

[davent]

^+1

I just tried their schematic program and it was pretty simple to use. The only thing is that their component library is somewhat limited. I had to create a few custom components, which was not too difficult.

There are some pretty good, extensive libraries of custom components around for downloading including good tube libraries for both the schematic and pcb sides of things.

[garcho]

Draw your schematics by hand. Pencil and quadrille forever! Seriously, if you're not using the software to make the PCB, think about doing it by hand and save yourself hours and headaches. As long as it's not chicken scratch, it just might be easier to read than a lot of computer assisted drafts we see online.
When I use software, I use tinyCAD because it's donationware, quick and customizable.

contestants all over the globe.

how cool is that?!

[Perrow]

Just reread the first post to get the date, you haven't moved Thanksgiving the last month or so?

[Govmnt_Lacky]

...you haven't moved Thanksgiving the last month or so?

Nope! Too heavy for me to move. 

[oldschoolanalog]

Nope! Too heavy for me to move. 

Especially after dinner & pie! 

[haveyouseenhim]

I just corrected a mistake I made on the layout. Here's the corrected layout. R2 was 4.7k and it's supposed to be 4.7M.





And thanks to Ronan here's a schematic

[Govmnt_Lacky]

We will be posting some info regarding how the winners will be announced and other pertinent information within the next few days. Stay tuned! 

I guess most of you are going to surprise us at the last minute with submissions. CAN'T WAIT 

[pinkjimiphoton]

damn, i updated the sterno face a little, now the dang thing sounds so good i guess i gotta build ME one.
in the end,
2n222 mosfet in q1, and a parallel pair in q2... a 2n222 and an ac12_. forget if ac127 or 128, whichever is npn.

i wanna give it to somebody, so....make my mind melt!!

[oldschoolanalog]

2n222 mosfet in q1, and a parallel pair in q2... a 2n222 and an ac12_. forget if ac127 or 128, whichever is npn.

Just when I thought it was safe on my pedalboard... 

[pinkjimiphoton]

hi dave!! if ya still got sockets on that thing i sent ya, try changing the order. i was bored last nite, that trio seems to work best.

go figure.

hope to see ya wanna revisit "fight club" one day

[garcho]

Just finished boxing mine up, need to label and do video then done!