Folk Fuzz 3.5% build thread

[Strat-o-lux]

jfromel:
f you look at the schematic you will see that the LED's are anti-parallel so as long as you are consitant the result will sound the same. You can put them both in the right way or put them both in backwards, it makes no difference, just don't put one in correct and the other backwards.

Thanks for the clarification.

[aussy]

Dangit! While attempting to screw up the enclosure, three of the screws broke in their respective holes. Guess I'll have to buy an extractor bit now

Also, which of these two switches should I order to replace the one I melted?
http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=792
http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=667

Unfortunately my folk fuzz has ceased to function, so I'm going to have to rewire the whole thing.

[mr. min t.fresh]

Good evening,

First, let me start by saying this was an awesome project to pass on to the members of the forum ( BIG thanks!! )

OK...........after a bumpy start trying to figure out what went where I just finished the project and can confirm it works like a champ!!!!

I am in shock that it worked on the first go and VERY excited about the way the pedal sounds!!!

Once again thank you very much for a chance to build an awesome pedal!!!!

Gino

[JoBro]

More trouble.... I got transistor 3 and 4 soldered in facing in the wrong direction. I've spent some time trying to get #4 out with a soldering vacuum from radio shack but have had no luck. Any ideas?

[mr. min t.fresh]

Radio shack should carry sol. remover in a spool.

You hold the wire over the area you want to remove and apply the heat from the sol. gun. You will see the copper start to turn silver ( this means the sol. is leaving the board. )

This should help you out my man.

[jfromel]

Dangit! While attempting to screw up the enclosure, three of the screws broke in their respective holes. Guess I'll have to buy an extractor bit now

Also, which of these two switches should I order to replace the one I melted?
http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=792
http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=667

Unfortunately my folk fuzz has ceased to function, so I'm going to have to rewire the whole thing.

Ok these are self threading enclosures, the first time you screw the back on it will be tight and you should use some 3 in 1 oil to help lube the fit. I have never broken a screw off so you may have gotten some extra weak screws or an extra strong enclosure.

The switch you want is the SPDT center off, they are also available from Radio Shack.

[JoBro]

So in trying to remove T3 and T4 I broke off the leads. Can someone direct me on finding a replacement. I've found these on mouser do they look right?

http://mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail. ... 12-TN2219A
http://mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail. ... -P2N2907AG

Thanks!!

[jfromel]

So in trying to remove T3 and T4 I broke off the leads. Can someone direct me on finding a replacement. I've found these on mouser do they look right?

http://mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail. ... 12-TN2219A
http://mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail. ... -P2N2907AG

Thanks!!

I think I have extra parts for just about everything so I can send them out.

[JoBro]

I think I have extra parts for just about everything so I can send them out.

That would be great! Thanks!!!

[Strat-o-lux]

On the circuitboard and diagram there is what seems an extra soldering pad for T1 and T2 right on the outline of the transistor. These remain unused? Or did I miss something?