Fuzzy Joe v1.1
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I strongly suggest you install the “Sag”. My best tones came from using it and at
-9V some transistors
from the batch just could not produce a good sound at all! And it is switchable so if you do not agree
with me… switch it off
or turn the pot all the way to the left to produce -9V!
Build sequence
Soldering this board can be very complicated for some people since the solder pads are very close
together. Use a magnifying glass to make the job easier. The trick to soldering a PCB is to work from
small to big components. My building sequence suggestions in this section are based on the parts I
used myself. Sometimes some components are smaller (or bigger) so always use your own common
sense and change the order accordingly. Usually capacitors can differ a lot in size depending on their
rating and value.
Note:
Do not blow on your solder in an attempt to cool it down. That can result in a bad join that
might corrode!
Start by soldering the resistors and jumpers (if needed). Next come the diodes, IC socket. If needed
you can create a jumper using a spare piece of lead from a resistor or diode. If you want to
experiment with other transistors then you could socket them instead of soldering them to the
board. You’ll need a
some 20 SIL sockets, break off the sockets and solder them to the board. Now is
the time to solder these sockets on the PCB as well as the socket for the IC. Place the transistors and
IC once you are finished with all soldering and off board wiring!
Now continue by soldering the SMF and MKT capacitors then solder the internal trimpots (
VR
). Now
finish with soldering the transistors (if not socketed) and the electrolytes.
I suggest you now drill the holes in your enclosure so you can use it during the off board wiring.
Note:
Really take some time to determine where to place the pots, switches, jacks and PCB in the
enclosure before you start drilling. Measure twice, drill once.
You are almost ready to rock
, well… not really
. The difficult part starts now.
Besides the components mentioned in the components table, you will need:
•
2 mono input jacks
.
•
1 x 3PDT footswitch
(9 pins)
•
2,1mm DC jack
(isolated).
•
9v battery clip
(optional).
•
22 gage stranded hook-up wire.
•
LED holders.
This enables you to mount the LEDs in the enclosure.
•
1 x LED (3mm or 5mm depending on your taste)
•
Hammond 125B
case (or similar) in your favorite color.
