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Exploder

Massive Fuzz-Face style Fuzz

without the Fuzz-Face Fuss

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No reproduction permitted without the express written

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Page 1: ...Massive Fuzz Face style Fuzz without the Fuzz Face Fuss Contents of this document are 2020 Pedal Parts Ltd No reproduction permitted without the express written permission of Pedal Parts Ltd All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...wise stated in this document this circuit is designed to be powered with 9V DC COMPONENT SPECS Unless otherwise stated in this document Resistors should be 0 25W You can use those with higher ratings but check the physical size of them Electrolytics caps should be at least 25V for 9V circuits 35V for 18V circuits Again check physical size if using higher ratings LAYOUT CONVENTIONS Unless otherwise...

Page 3: ...nal uses PF5102 It makes no difference at all to the sound Pads are provided for through hole or SMT FETs The SMT version of 2N5457 is MMBF5457 Original uses 2N497 Try any low gain BJT transistors in here Pinout on the PCB is E B C with emitter indicated by the tab Use a trimmer OR the volume pot Not both Other transformers may work but we ve only tried it with this one Note the 42TL series has a ...

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Page 5: ...ds are linked within the structure of the PCB as shown in red above When placing your trimmer s you just need to ensure that one leg goes into each column TRIMMER SETTINGS Once you re all soldered up and ready to go you need to set your trimmers If you re using an external volume pot ignore T2 To set the bias control position your bias pot at 12 o clock With a multimeter set to DC voltage attached...

Page 6: ...mistake with the switch Solder some nice long lengths of wire to the board connections for 9V GND IN and OUT Connect IN and OUT to the jacks as shown Connect all the GNDs together twist them up and add a small amount of solder to tack it Connect the battery lead to the 9V wire same method Plug in Go If you re using a ribbon cable you can tack the wires to the ends of that It s a lot easier to take...

Page 7: ... jack then daisy chain that over to the OUT jack It doesn t matter how they all connect as long as they do This circuit is standard Negative GND Your power supply should be Tip Negative Sleeve Positive That s the same as your standard pedals Boss etc and you can safely daisy chain your supply to this pedal L E D BOARD OUT BOARD 9V BOARD GND BOARD GND BOARD GND BOARD INPUT BATTERY IN OUT L E D BOAR...

Page 8: ...arts Ltd can accept no responsibility for incorrect drilling of enclosures FuzzDog co uk Drilling template Hammond 1590B 60 x 111 x 31mm It s a good idea to drill the pot and toggle switch holes 1mm bigger if you re board mounting them Wiggle room good Recommended drill sizes Pots 7mm Jacks 10mm Footswitch 12mm DC Socket 12mm Toggle switches 6mm 32mm ...

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