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Klonulator v1.0 

 

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Switches 

Gain boost 

 

 

Clipping diodes 

If you want to be able to switch the diodes externally and not via the internal DIP switch, then leave 
out the DIP and wire it like this using a SP3T (ON/OFF/ON) switch: 

 

Or as a DP3T On/Z/On switch so you can also switch all diodes on (but not off!) Test the pole that are 
active in the middle position before you solder it. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Klonulator

Page 1: ...Klonulator Building instructions v1 0 Last update 22 10 2019 ...

Page 2: ...ll of Materials 6 Introduction 7 Build sequence 7 Enclosure drilling 7 Populating the PCB 8 Off board wiring 9 Potentiometers non PCB mounted 9 Potentiometers PCB mounted 9 Switches 10 Gain boost 10 Clipping diodes 10 Original wiring Buffered bypass 11 True bypass wiring 12 Klon Bypass PCB 13 Modifications 14 Bare bones power section 14 Treble mod 14 Bass guitar mod 14 Output Pot 14 Output mixer 1...

Page 3: ...licable their trademarks are the property of their respective owners who are in no way associated or affiliated with the author No cooperation or endorsement is implied 3 Silver Pony 16 1994 specs 16 Troubleshooting 16 Drill Templates 17 Topside Hammond 1590BB 17 Back side Jacks Hammond 1590BB 17 Schematic 18 ...

Page 4: ...for circuit identification and where applicable their trademarks are the property of their respective owners who are in no way associated or affiliated with the author No cooperation or endorsement is implied 4 PCB layout Dimensions 100 mm x 49 6 mm 3 94 inch x 1 95 inch ...

Page 5: ... 25V R11 15k 1 metalfilm C16 1u SMF MKT Wima Electrolytic R12 422k 1 metalfilm C17 47u Electrolytic 25V R13 1k 1 metalfilm C18 100n SMF MKT Wima R14 3k9 1 metalfilm C19 47u Electrolytic 25V R15 22k 1 metalfilm C20 1u Electrolytic 25V R16 47k 1 metalfilm C21 1u Electrolytic 25V R17 27k 1 metalfilm C22 1u Electrolytic 25V R18 12k 1 metalfilm C23 1u Electrolytic 25V R19 15k 1 metalfilm D1 LED Status ...

Page 6: ...22k 1 metalfilm 1 D 1N34A Germanium Diode 2 27k 1 metalfilm 3 1N4742 Zener 12V 0 5W 1 47k 1 metalfilm 1 1N5817 Scotky Diode 2 100k 1 metalfilm 3 LED Red difuse 1 392k 1 metalfilm 1 1N4148 Si Diode 2 422k 1 metalfilm 1 IC ICL7660S Charge Pump 1 1M 1 metalfilm 1 TL072 Op Amp 2 SW DIP2 Diodes 1 P B10k 16mm Alpha potentiometer 2 DPDT Gain boost 1 B100k Stereo Alpha 16mm Pot 1 Besides the components me...

Page 7: ...lthough the Output and Treble pots are designed to be used with PCB mounted pots you can always choose not to use them and use different pots with standard solder lugs This can be the case if you want to build it in a bigger enclosure default is Hammond 1590BB For this there are also four 3mm holes in the PCB for standoffs To close things off note that I do not claim any originality or genius I do...

Page 8: ...lated PCB Measure where to drill the gain boost switch if applicable and LED At the back of this document you will find a drill template to make it a bit easier Populating the PCB Before starting with this section make sure you have read the modifications section first Soldering this board can be very complicated for some people since the solder pads are very close together Use a magnifying glass ...

Page 9: ...the switches is the same marking position 1 with a rectangle pad It is a good idea to angle the top row of pins of the stereo pot about 45 degrees This will give you a better fit for attaching the wires top right picture Potentiometers PCB mounted P1 A and B are still not PCB mounted and can be wired as mentioned in the previous paragraph Start by mounting Output and Treble pots in the enclosure a...

Page 10: ...ated with the author No cooperation or endorsement is implied 10 Switches Gain boost Clipping diodes If you want to be able to switch the diodes externally and not via the internal DIP switch then leave out the DIP and wire it like this using a SP3T ON OFF ON switch Or as a DP3T On Z On switch so you can also switch all diodes on but not off Test the pole that are active in the middle position bef...

Page 11: ...g Buffered bypass Cathode short leg Anode long leg Status Tip Sleeve Output Ring Sleeve Tip Input There is no wire from the output sleeve to ground so make sure there is good electrical contact between the jack and the enclosure else you will need to solder a wire from the output sleeve to the input sleeve The footswitch needs to have the missing output mixer resistors fitted directly on the switc...

Page 12: ...st off I suggest you leave out the output mixer resistors both 68k If you really want to you can keep the 100k between the output jack and ground although not really necessary Cathode short leg Anode long leg Status Tip Sleeve Output Ring Sleeve Tip Input There is no wire from the output sleeve to ground so make sure there is good electrical contact between the jack and the enclosure else you will...

Page 13: ... you bought a klon bypass PCB you can solder and wire it up as follows RA and RB are 68k RC is 100k Some clones do not use RA The miniature DPDT switch lets you switch between regular buffered bypass and true bypass There are some handy switches you can buy on Aliexpress or Ebay If you do not want to use the mini switch then you can connect the pads using a piece of spare lead wire like this Buffe...

Page 14: ...C1 from 100n to 390n Output Pot Some people do not like the response of the output pot If you are one of those then change the B10k to a A10K Output mixer Arguably a missed discussion in a lot of clones You will not find these on my PCB as I moved them to the footswitch In the original schematic these are the 68k resistors between the output and the buffer on one side and the effect on the other R...

Page 15: ...SW1 and short Pad A and the common pad Gain mods Splitting the Gain P1 P1 is as true to the original a stereo potentiometer When you choose to split it into 2 separate B100k potentiometers you can adjust the mix of wet and dry signal This can give some extra tone options to your pallet You might have to consider a bigger enclosure due to the tight space in the 1590BB try a 1590XX or bigger Adding ...

Page 16: ... have been 100 factory e tested and out of every batch I receive I build an effect to double check so there should not be a connection problem on the PCB itself The board is not working at all what now Check if your 9V is plugged in correctly and or soldered correctly on the board Pay special attention to the polarity Check that you oriented the capacitors IC s transistors and diodes the right way...

Page 17: ...ircuit identification and where applicable their trademarks are the property of their respective owners who are in no way associated or affiliated with the author No cooperation or endorsement is implied 17 Drill Templates Topside Hammond 1590BB Back side Jacks Hammond 1590BB ...

Page 18: ...mes are mentioned solely for circuit identification and where applicable their trademarks are the property of their respective owners who are in no way associated or affiliated with the author No cooperation or endorsement is implied 18 Schematic ...

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